9 Lessons Your Parents Taught You About Best Cot Bed

How to Choose the best cot bed (written by Avtoworld)

The best baby cots cot bed is a must-have for any baby. This guide will assist you in choosing the right cot for your baby.

A premium option that will look great in Scandi-style nursery rooms. It's a sturdy and durable option that will grow with your child, offering three mattress height positions as well as the ability to remove the sides for a sleek bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

When it comes to cots, there's a cot to fit every budget and every nursery. There are also different options that have different lifespans, some of which can be transformed into toddler beds that can be used in the age of preschool or beyond. The ones that can be transformed into a bed are more expensive, but they will last longer.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley won our overall prize. Its luxurious design and easy to assemble make it an ideal choice for those who want an excellent cot that will last for a long time. The minimalist design and warm color will look fantastic in a Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with a drawer that mum tester Katrina believed was a better choice than some cheaper cots which have a drawer built-in. It also has an anti-bite strip along the top rails of the cot to prevent your child's teeth from getting stuck. The cot bed isn't cheap, and requires an Allen key for setup.

The Elementary cot is a cheaper option that will provide your baby a peaceful night's sleep. It's part of the range called Anyday by John Lewis. The simple design and easy assembly were praised by our testers' parents. The cot is compact when folded and can be put away easily, fitting into a bag that's the size of the carry case for a camp chair. It's lighter than the average cot and therefore may not be suitable for car camping but it's a good choice to live in apartments or for those who don't plan to move their cot too much.

The SnuzKot is an additional affordable cot that we suggest particularly if you decide to purchase the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will expand with your child until about four years old, and our dad tester liked the fact it converted to a minimalist toddler bed and created a cocoon-like feeling by incorporating a fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is of good quality must not only meet strict UK safety standards, but it must also be sturdy and secure. Choose a sturdy design that has sides or safety bars and a solid base to ensure that your child is unable to easily get out. Some cots come with extra features like teething rails or drawers for under-bed storage that can aid in keeping your baby organized as your baby grows.

Parent tester Becki says that her Boori cot "has endured through 3 kids and is still beautiful." Its traditional design is suitable for all homes and is made from sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, Baby Cot online which means you can feel confident about the purchase. It can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed by leaving three sides open to ensure safety. There's an extension kit available that can transform it to a full-sized bed when your child is ready.

This elegant and simple cot is an excellent choice for those with a tight budget. It's easy to set up and has clearly labeled components and clear instructions. It comes with three height settings for the mattress so that you can adjust it as your baby grows. It fits most standard cot mattresses and is an excellent buy for the price.

If you're looking for a top cot, this is a great option. It can be used as a cot and features four mattress positions. It will last until your child reach the age of three. It can be folded flat and has locks on the wheels, making it very convenient to move it from room to room.

The cot is extremely lightweight at just 6kg and comes with a convenient bag to carry it around in. It's also extremely sturdy and has a sturdy frame that'll stand up to noisy toddlers. Our test subjects found it a bit tricky to put together, but the instructions were well-written and clear. They also noted that the slats are far enough apart to prevent fingers from getting caught between them. It's also a little more expensive than the other cots we looked at, but it is worth the cost for its durability and utility.

Design

It's easy to overlook the design when you are buying a cot bed. The cot you choose for your baby will be used for a long time, therefore it's crucial to choose one you like and also is practical and useful.

The icklebubba Snowdon Classic Cot bed is the ideal bed for design-lovers. Its modern, sleek take on the classic sleigh style does not have the bulky feel that these types of cots can provide. It's got plenty of storage space-saving features, including a drawer that fits underneath the cot and teething rails on the sides. It was sturdy and robust. The three-position height of the base allows it to grow with your baby.

The Modena cot-bed by Tutti Bambini is a great value and comes with an elegant panel design that will suit any nursery. It's made to last until they reach the age of six older. It converts into a junior mattress and then into an elegant sofa bed. It's also among the only a few cot beds that we've tested with a drawer as well as a teething rail and a hanging rail.

The Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed is another option with an elegant panel design. It is available in a range of colors to match your nursery decor. The storage drawer was particularly useful for clothing and bedding. Our mum testers were impressed with its features. It's also the easiest cot bed to assemble. All the pieces are clearly labelled, and the instructions are easy to follow. It is also an excellent choice for those who have limited space as it can be rolled up and rolled down. It is made of a standard cot-mattress (140cm by 70cm) and is suitable for babies to toddlerhood. An extension kit permits it to be used up to 10 years of age.

Convertibility

There are many baby essentials you need to think about as a new parent. One of the most important things to consider is a high-quality crib bed. You want it to last as long as you can and evolve with your child, so that they have a secure place to sleep.

Some cots are designed to be more than just a bed for toddlers. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top pick. It can be converted into a toddler (L207cm, W147cm H90cm) and it can also be used as a daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm, and H70cm). This is the longest-lasting option on our list, because it will last your child through childhood to.

It's a bit more expensive than the other cot-beds we tested however, its high-end design and feel will look great in any nursery. The instructions could have been more precise, but our parent testers were awed by the ease with which it was for them to build and set up. This is a minor flaw, though, considering it was a breeze and took less than 30 minutes to complete.

Another impressive characteristic of this cot is that it comes with four mattress base heights that are an improvement on the three most common options. This gives you the flexibility to adjust it as your child gets older, since they may require a higher or lower base level based on their age and ability. It includes teething rails that are useful and a plastic strip at the top to keep it from becoming a bit.

This cot comes in a variety of Scandi-inspired finishes and our dad tester was keen on the grey finish. It's not expensive however it offers great value for money as it will last your child through toddlerhood and beyond. It also comes with one-year warranty, so you can be confident that it will last. The only thing you'll need to buy an additional mattress, which is not included.