10 Basics About Cot Beds You Didn't Learn At School

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10 Basics About Cot Beds You Didn't Learn At School

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If you are looking for cot beds, you need something that is solid, safe and of a suitable size. This model is constructed by hand and ticks all of the boxes. Our panel liked its mixture of pine and white.

This crib bed comes with all the extras you require, including storage compartments, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot bed by mamas and papas is full of great design features, all following an exquisitely designed style. It's also built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed. It is sure to keep your child safe from the time they're born until four years old.


Its slightly tapered feet give it a modern version of the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's size and the lower base, which increases safety. The cot comes with an under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums as they begin to get their first teeth.

Megan Our tester for parents, really liked this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated that it was gender-neutral, so she could give it to future children.

You'll also need to buy a mattress on your own, as cot beds usually do not come with one. You'll want to choose a flat, firm mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best cot mattresses are made from springs, foam or coir and should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child isn't able to climb out. The distance between the bars should be no greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head won't get trapped in them.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand gives a lively vibe to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your baby feel at home. It's a great choice for any nursery and blends seamlessly into your design scheme, with the matching changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. The cot is available in two neutral shades - white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to put together thanks to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.

This cot bed will grow with your child. You can add a junior extension kit that will take them to age five. It's a premium choice with a price tag to match, but if planning to invest in an item of furniture for your nursery that will last, this is worth a look.

It is suitable from the time of birth.  mini cotbed  can be positioned high for easy access by your child. It's also constructed of a sturdy material and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of security and comfort. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed but it has plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a lovely choice to get a distinctive vintage-looking cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic distinct from other cots in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby with three heights for the base to fit their requirements. This means you don't have to bend over to pick them up from bed, which can ease your back.

It's also a great option if your nursery has a small size with a sloped ceiling, or you don't want the cot bed to take up lots of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece and takes up less space than you would think."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's ends gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four, then it can be converted to a junior bed by removing the rails on the sides. It comes with a premium 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also features a large under-drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The final cot we've reviewed is this chic option from Obaby. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have that bulky feel you often get with these types of beds and it also has a handy drawer underneath which means you can keep everything your baby needs within easy reach.

One of the best things about this cot is the fact that it can adapt with your child as they grow and change. You can take the rails off and make it an infant bed. Once they grow out of that the cot, you can transform it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed features stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved edges flow into the curves of the side rails, creating a truly luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be adjusted in two positions, making it easier to place your baby down without unnecessary bending. The teething rails safeguard your baby's gums when they are teething.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly it's a stunning cot that is sure to impress your family and friends when they come to visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear and include helpful photos, however in case you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a fantastic option for parents who want to give their child an item of furniture that they can cherish. It's durable and well-built and will last for many years. It's also easy to assemble and change as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps along the edges so that your child can't be thrown out of bed.

It is also able to be transformed into a bed for toddlers when your child is old enough. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends by using an Allen key and then it converts into a lovely, traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for many years to come.

Despite being so premium-looking the cot is very affordable. It was rated the best value cot-bed by our tester however, you'll have to purchase an additional mattress. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can build. Each piece is alphabetically labelled so there's no way to go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this might be a problem. It's important to remember that you'll need change the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more frequently. So, this shouldn't be a big problem. It's also made from natural wood, so you can feel good when you buy it.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

A sturdy and stylish cot with a classic style, this Good Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It includes a space-saving changing table that clips neatly to the top of the cot for quick nappy changes. When baby is finished with this, it tucks completely away beneath the cot. It can also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

visit link  is a durable option that is suitable for use until your child is four years older (or even longer if you buy the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed of sustainable hardwood - an amalgamation of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress base positions so you can alter it to your child's changing requirements.

Grace, a parent tester was delighted that the sides were slatted and didn't have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's also a good choice for small rooms and sloped ceilings as it occupies a tiny floor space, with just the side panel that separates the cot from your bedroom for your toddler.

The cot was designed to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rail are included, too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed for more room to stash nappies, toys and clothes if you like.