How to Choose the best rated cribs Cot Bed

The best cot bed is a must-have for every baby. This guide will help find the best cots choice for your baby.

This premium option fits perfectly it perfectly Scandi style nurseries. This sturdy and durable choice will grow with your child with three mattress positions and the ability to remove the sides to create a stylish bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There's a cot that fits every nursery and budget. There are also different options with different lifespans, some of which can be transformed into toddler beds that can be used throughout the preschool years or even beyond. Obviously, the ones which convert into beds tend to be more expensive, but the cost can be well-repaid if you want a cot that lasts for years rather than just the duration of a few months.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner, with its elegant design and simple design making it a great choice for those who want a top quality crib that can stand the years. Our parents liked the minimalist design and warm oak finish of this model, which looks beautiful in a contemporary nursery. The cot bed has a drawer that mum tester Katrina believed was a better choice than some less expensive cots that have a drawer built in. It also comes with an anti-bite strip that runs along the top rails of the cot to prevent your child's teeth from getting stuck. However, at over PS599 with a mattress sold separately the crib isn't cheap cot beds. It does require an Allen key to start it up.

A less expensive alternative that will still provide your baby a good night's sleep is the cot that's Elementary from John Lewis' Anyday range. The easy design and simple assembly were praised by our parents who tested it. The cot can be folded up and stored easily, since it can fit into bags similar to that used for the camping chair. It's not ideal for camping in the car but it's perfect for apartment life or those who don't need to move their cot around too often.

We recommend the SnuzKot for an alternative to a cot that is budget-friendly, particularly if it comes with the toddler kit (sold separately) and mattress extender. It will grow with your baby until they reach four years old. Our father tester liked the possibility of converting it into a minimalist-looking toddler bed, and created an atmosphere of cocoons by putting up a fabric canopy.

Safety

A good cot will not only meet UK safety standards, but will also feel solid and secure. Look for a sturdy design with bars of safety or sides, and a solid foundation so that your baby cannot easily climb out. Some cots include extra features such as teething rails, unowdon Classic Cot Bed is the perfect cot bed for design lovers, with its sleek modern design that is a modern take on the traditional sleigh design that doesn't have the bulky feel that these beds often feature. It's packed with storage space-saving features, including the drawer that is built into the cot and teething rails on the side. It was sturdy and robust. The three-position height of the base lets it grow with your baby.

The Modena cot-bed from Tutti Bambini is a great value for money and comes in a panelled design that will fit in with any nursery. It's made to last until your child is six years old, and then it transforms first into a junior bed and later into a chic sofa bed. It's also among the only cot beds we tested that has a draw with a hanging rail as well as teething rails. Its solid pine construction makes it a good choice for parents who want their cot bed to endure the test of time.

Another option with a smart panelled design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, that is available in a variety of colors to match the decor of your nursery. Our mom testers loved its nifty features including the storage drawer being especially useful to store bedding and clothes. It is also one of the easiest cot beds to assemble. The components are clearly labelled, and the directions are easy to follow. It's also a great choice for those with limited space, as it can be collapsed and then flat-packed. It uses a standard cot-mattress (140cm by 70cm) and is suitable for babies through toddlerhood. An extension kit permits it to be used until 10 years of age.

Convertibility

There are a variety of baby necessities that you should consider as the new parent. One of the most important things to consider is a high-quality cot bed. You want it to last for as long as you can and grow with your child so that they have a safe bed to sleep in.

Some cots are designed to be more than a bed for toddlers. The Boori Eton Cot Bed is our top choice. It converts into a toddler (L207cm, W147cm, H90cm) as well as the daybed (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm) and a sofa (L234cm, W145cm and H70cm). This makes it our top ranked cribs choice for durability, as it will last from birth until childhood.

It's a bit pricey in comparison to other cot beds that we evaluated, but it offers an attractive look and feel that will suit any nursery. The instructions could be more clear, but our parent testers were impressed by how easy it was for to construct and put up. This is a minor fault, however, as it was still a breeze and took just 30 minutes to complete.

Another unique aspect of this cot is the fact that it has four mattress heights for the base, which is an upgrade on the three most popular options. This allows you to adjust it as your child grows, because they might require an upper or lower base level based on their age and level. It includes teething rails which are helpful and a plastic strip on the top to keep it from being bit.

This cot comes in several different Scandi-inspired finishes and our dad tester was especially keen on the grey finish. It's not inexpensive, but it does offer excellent value for money since it will see your child through the age of toddler and beyond. It also comes with an assurance of one year to ensure that it will last. The only thing you'll have to purchase separately is a mattress, which is not included.