The Best Cot Beds For Your Little One

Whether you're camping with baby or visiting family getting a good night's rest is vital. Invest in one of our top cot beds to ensure your little one is snug and safe (hopefully) sleeping easily.

With a slim aesthetic and easy to assemble frame the cot bed has all the marks of an excellent design. It can also be converted into a stylish toddler bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

The Coxley, our overall winner is packed with features that follow an elegantly handcrafted style. It comes with three adjustable base heights that can be converted into a toddler bed, which will help your child through the first four years. It also comes with two rails for teething that can soothe gums and keep them from chewing the cot sides.

The Coxley comes in an entire nursery set that includes a chic cotbed as well as a multipurpose dresser/changer unit. It also includes two wardrobes. The dresser/change cabinet has an easily removable changing top that turns it from a useful baby cots on sale changing station into an elegant dresser that could be filled with all your children's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers are fully customisable and you can tailor it to the decor of your nursery.

Some cots can be extended for 10 years or more with expansion packs. They are less expensive than buying a new mattress or cot.

When it comes to the best cot beds and cots, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes - it's well-made, easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. However, it is somewhat more expensive than some of the other options we've listed and will require a standard sized mattress (which you'll need to buy separately). This is still worth looking at, however it appears to be a very sturdy and durable design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is a sleek and elegant choice that'll complement any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with modern twists, with warm oak-like details and soft curves for a standout style that's sure to be loved by parents and the baby. The cot bed is made to last until your child is four years old and converts to a toddler bed by using a simple extension kit. The matching dresser includes a drawer underneath the bed that is perfect for blankets and muslins. It also has teething rails to ensure your child is safe sleeping.

This cot was rated as the most effective by our testers for its design, its ease of assembly and the Allen key that is included. The tester also praised its sturdy construction and premium feel, adding that it is a "real investment piece" as well as being a stylish design for any nursery.

It's more expensive than the other cribs we've seen, but the quality and durability make it worth the extra expense. The sleigh's design is stunning and will make any room where your baby's centre of attention! The extras, like a handy drawer and teething rails, will also save you the cost of purchasing separate furniture pieces if you're on a tight budget. We would recommend purchasing an oval mattress instead of a standard UK sized one, to prevent stretching the slats too far and causing discomfort for your baby. Our tester had no issues with the cot, and thought it was a great buy.

The La Redoute Willox

As its name suggests the cot bed is the epitome of luxurious. It is constructed of solid slats of plywood and birch, and is designed to last. It has an ethereal French feel. It is certified to French safety standards too, so you can rest assured that your child is safe and sound. It is available in two stunning colors Grey-green and off-white.

Our test participants found it easy to put together and believed it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. However, it is expensive - especially as you need to buy a mattress separately - and when you're on a tight budget, there are cheaper alternatives out there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

If you are looking for additional features for you, then this cot bed is the ideal option. It comes with a handy under-bed storage area and teething rails. Additionally, you can alter the height of the base through three different settings so your child won't have to climb out when they're older.

The only drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress, which can cause the price to go more than other models we've reviewed. The beautiful design and ease of assembly and the capacity to grow with your child are all attractive, making this cot worth the cost. Our test participants liked this cot sale and believed it would make a stunning addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents who want a chic contemporary frame that can stand the test of time. It's more expensive than other options but it comes with matching wardrobe and changing table so you can furnish your nursery all at once. Plus, it's easy to set up and has three positions for the mattress's height so that your baby can grow into it. It has teething rails and a drawer that slides neatly beneath so that you don't lose valuable floor space.

It's important to note that you'll need a mattress separately for this cot bed, so be sure you budget for it. You can get a good mattress for less than PS100, so it's not too much of an additional expense. It may be difficult to find a mattress that fits the oval shape of the cot, however, there are a variety of kinds that are suitable for.

A lot of parents choose cot beds because they are a great value and offer your child a comfy place to sleep. The majority of cot sale beds are suitable for babies to around four years of age, however some can be transformed into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. You can find several of them on our list if you're looking for a cot that lasts longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

One of our favorite cot beds, this gorgeous solid-wood version is beautifully constructed and stylish. It also comes with a range of useful extras, including a handy drawer underneath and three adjustable heights for the base. The cot is suitable for kids from 4 years old to age (though some of them will require conversion to a toddler bed by using the conversion kit available separately).

The bed comes with a teddy bear canopy as well as teething bars that can be removed. Our test participant said that the cot bed was simple to put together, particularly since all the pieces were clearly labeled and packed. It's also smaller in size than the other cots that we tested and is the perfect choice for smaller rooms.

It's not cheap baby cots for sale, costing PS599 with the recommended mattress included, but it feels like a real investment piece and you could possibly utilize it for multiple children. It's gorgeous in natural wood, but it comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It can easily be converted into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides open to ensure safety) and later into a sofa/daybed once your child is ready to let go of the bars.

It's an excellent choice for parents who are looking for an option for a flexible sleep solution that will last as long as possible - our parent tester Becki claims that her Boori cot has lasted through three children, which means it does seem to stand the test of time. It's a beautiful traditional design that will fit most homes, and is made from sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot also comes with some useful extras including a teddy bear canopy and teething rails, plus there's the option of buying a reflux wedge for added comfort for little ones.