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How to Choose the best crib newborn Cot Bed

With so many essentials for babies to consider, the Best baby cots crib bed is among the most important items to purchase. We've put together this guide to help you find the perfect bed for your little one.

This high-end option works perfectly to be used in Scandi style nursery. This sturdy and durable option can expand with your baby, with three mattress positions, and the ability to remove the sides to create a chic bench-style toddler bed.

Budget

There is a cot for every nursery and budget. There are a myriad of options that offer different levels of durability and some convert into toddler beds to be used throughout the preschool years and beyond. Of course, the ones that convert into a bed tend to be more expensive, but the investment can really pay off if you want an item that lasts for a long time instead of just a few months.

The Mamas & Papas Coxley was our overall winner, with its luxurious aesthetic and easy-to-assemble design, making it an excellent choice for those who want a top quality cot that will stand up to the test of time. The sleek design and warm-toned finish is perfect for the Scandi nursery. This cot bed comes with a drawer that mum tester Katrina believed was a better choice than some less expensive cots that have a drawer built-in. It also has an anti-bite strip along the top rails of the cot to stop your child's teeth from getting stuck. The cot bed isn't cheap, and requires an Allen key for setting up.

A more budget-friendly alternative that will still provide your baby a comfortable night's sleep is the cot that's Elementary from John Lewis' Anyday range. Our parent testers were impressed by the simplicity of the design and simple assembly. The cot sales is foldable up and stored easily, as it fits into bags that are similar to the one used to store the camping chair. It's not ideal for car camping however it's suitable for apartment life or those who don't need to move their cot around too often.

The SnuzKot is another good budget-friendly cot we recommend, especially if you choose to go with the toddler kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It will grow with your baby until they reach four years old. Our dad tester loved the possibility of converting it into a modern-looking toddler bed, and created the feeling of a cocoon by putting up a fabric canopy.

Safety

A cot that is safe and sturdy should not only meet the strict UK safety standards, but it must also be sturdy and feel secure. Choose a sturdy design that includes 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, such as teething rails or under-bed storage drawers that can aid in keeping your baby organized as your baby develops.

Parent test subject Becki says that her Boori cot "has been through three children and still looks amazing." Its classic design will fit in with any home and is made of sustainably sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, so you can feel good about the purchase. It can be converted to a toddler bed (leaving three sides up for reassurance) and also has the option of an extension kit to take it all the way up to a double bed when your child is ready.

This elegant and simple cot is an excellent choice for those on a limited budget. It's easy to put together with clearly marked parts and clear instructions. It has three height settings for the mattress so that you can alter the height as your baby grows. It will fit on any standard cot mattresses and is a great purchase for the price.

This is a great choice when you're in search of an extremely high-end cot. It can be used as a cot and has four mattress positions. It will keep your baby cots online safe until they reach the age of three. It can be folded flat and has locks on the wheels, making it mobile if you have to move it from room to room.

This cot comes with handy travel bag, and is one of the smallest cots that we tested at 6kg. It's also extremely robust and has a sturdy frame that will stand up to the demands of boisterous toddlers. The instructions were well-written and clear, but our testers found the assembly to be a little difficult. They were impressed by the fact that the slats are spaced 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's well worth the price for its durability and utility.

Design

It's easy to overlook the style when buying a cot-bed. It's important that you choose a cot that is both functional and beautiful.

The ickle bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed is the ideal bed for those who appreciate design, with its sleek modern design that is a modern take on the traditional sleigh design that does not have the bulky look that these types of beds often come with. It's got plenty of space-saving storage, including a drawer that fits underneath the cot as well as rails for teething on the side. Our mother test subject found it to be solid and sturdy and has a three-position base height that allows the bed to expand with your child.

The Modena cot-bed from 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 old. It can be converted into a junior mattress and transforms into a chic sofa bed. It's also among the only a few cot beds that we tested with the option of a drawer and a rail for teething and a hanging rail.

Another option with a sleek panelled design is the Stokke Sleepie Cot Bed, which comes in a variety of colors to match the decor of your nursery. The storage drawer was especially useful for clothing and bedding. Our mum testers were awed by the features. It's also among the easiest cot beds to assemble, with all the pieces being clearly labelled and with easy-to-follow instructions. It's also a great choice for those with limited space, since it can be collapsed and then flat-packed. It's a standard cot mattress (140cm by 70cm) and is suitable for children from birth through toddlerhood. An extension kit allows it to be used until 10 years old.

Convertibility

If you're a new parent, there are plenty of baby essentials to think about. But one of the most important is a good quality cot bed - you need something that will last as long as possible and grow with your child, giving them a safe and comfortable place to sleep.

While most cots can be transformed into toddler beds with the purchase of a conversion kit, certain cots are designed to go beyond this. Our top choice is the Boori Eton Convertible Plus Cot Bed, which transforms into an infant bed (L207cm x W147cm x H90cm) and a daybed and sofa (L234cm x W145cm x H70cm). This makes it our top choice for durability, as it will last from birth to childhood.

It's expensive compared to some of the other cot beds we test, but it comes with an attractive look and feel that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. Our parents were impressed with how easy it was to set up and build but they did say that the instructions could be more clear. This is not a major issue, however, as it was still very simple and took just 30 minutes to complete.

The cot comes with four different mattress base heights. This is an upgrade from the three standard options. This allows you to adjust it as your child grows, since they may require a lower or higher base level depending on their age and level. It also comes with useful teething rails as well as a plastic strip along the top to protect it from biting.

The cot is available in a variety of Scandi-inspired finishes, and our dad tester was especially attracted by the grey-colored finish. It's not expensive, but it does offer great value for money as it will last your child through to the age of toddler and beyond. It also comes with an one-year guarantee, so you have peace of mind that it will be sturdy and long-lasting. The only thing you'll have to purchase separately is a mattress which isn't included.