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A comfortable night's rest is crucial whether you're camping or visiting relatives. Invest in one of our best crib beds, so that your little one is snug, safe and (hopefully) sleeping easily.

With a slim design and a simple to assemble frame this cot bed bears all the marks of an excellent design. It is also able to be transformed into a chic toddler's bed.

The Mamas and Papas Coxley

Our overall winner is the Coxley is brimming with features that reflect an exquisitely designed and hand-crafted style. It comes with three adjustable base heights, and can be converted into a toddler bed, so it will last your child through the first four years. It comes with two teething bars to soothe gums and stop chewing on the cot sides.

The Coxley is available in a complete nursery cots set, which includes a chic cotbed, a multi-purpose dresser/changer and double wardrobe. The dresser/change has an easily removable changing unit that transforms it into a handy baby changing station to an elegant dresser. It can be filled with your child's favorite toys and keepsakes. The drawers can be customized to match your nursery's style.

A good quality cot should be able to last until your child reaches four years old. However some offer the possibility of purchasing expansion packs that can extend their use to five or even 10 years. It's worth looking out for these since they may be less expensive than buying a new mattress and cot later.

When it comes to the top rated cots cot beds and cots to tots, the Coxley is a great choice. It ticks all the right boxes. It's well-made, easy to put together and looks great in any nursery. It's more expensive than other models and requires a standard-sized mattress which you'll have to purchase separately. This is still worth a look, as it looks like a very sturdy and long-lasting design.

The Silver Cross Westport

The Silver Cross Westport is an elegant and sleek choice that will look great in any nursery. It combines minimalist inspiration with modern twists, with warm oak effect details and soft curves for a striking design that's sure loved by parents as well as baby. The cot bed can be used until your child is at the age of four. It can be easily converted into an infant bed with an easy extension kit. The coordinating dresser comes with an under-bed drawer, which is perfect to store blankets and muslins and teething rails to keep your little one safe as they sleep.

This cot was named the top by our testers for its design, ease of assembly, and the Allen key that comes with it. She also praised the sturdy construction and luxurious feel, adding that it is it's a "real investment piece" and is a stylish addition to any nursery.

It's a bit more expensive than the other cot beds we looked at however it's an affordable option that's worth the extra cost for its durability and quality. The sleigh-style style is striking and will make your baby the center of attention in any room! You can save money by purchasing extras such as teething rails and drawer. We suggest buying an oval mattress instead of a standard UK size one, to prevent stretching the slats out and causing discomfort to your baby. Our tester had no other issues with the cot, and deemed it an excellent buy.

The La Redoute Willox

This cot bed is absolute luxurious. With solid lumber slats made of birch and plywood made to last, it's designed to last and has a classic French style. It also meets French safety standards and you can be at ease knowing that your child is in good hands. It is available in two stunning colors grey-green and off-white.

Our test subjects found it simple to assemble and thought it was the most elegant looking cot in our round-up. However, it is expensive particularly since you have to buy an additional mattress - and if you're on a budget there are more affordable alternatives there.

The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This crib bed is an excellent choice if you are looking for extra features. It comes with an under-bed storage drawer and teething rails. You can also adjust the height of the base by three different settings, so your child won't have to climb out when they're older.

The only drawback of this cot is that you will need to buy a mattress separately - something that can push the price up even more than other models in our review. The stunning design and ease of assembly and ability to grow along with your child are all appealing and make this cot worth the investment. Our test participants loved the cot and thought it would make a wonderful addition to any nursery.

The John Lewis Elementary

The John Lewis Elementary is a great choice for parents looking for a stylish modern frame that can endure the test of time. It's more expensive than other frames, but it comes with an accompanying changing table and wardrobe so you can furnish your nursery all at once. It's also easy to put together, and has three mattress heights for your baby to grow into. It also has teething rails as well as an attractive drawer that slides under so that you don't have to lose precious floor space.

It's worth noting that you'll have to purchase a separate mattress for this cot bed, so make sure to budget accordingly. You can get a good mattress of good quality for less than PS100 and that's not too much of an additional cost. It may be difficult to find a mattress that will fit the oval shape of the cot, but there are many different types that will fit.

A lot of parents choose cot beds due to the fact that they are affordable and provide your child with a comfy place to sleep. The majority of cot beds are suitable for children ranging from birth to about four years old age, but some may be converted into toddler beds by purchasing an extension kit. We've included a couple of these in our list and suggest you look out for them if you would like your cot to last longer.

The Wooden Cotbed

One of our top cot beds, this gorgeous, solid-wood number is beautifully constructed and elegant. It also has a number of useful extras, including a drawer beneath that is handy as well as three adjustable heights for the base. The cot can be used until the age of four (though the majority of them will need to be converted to a toddler bed with the conversion kit, which is sold separately).

Included are a teddy-bear canopy and teething bars that can be removed. Our test participant said that this cot bed was easy to put together, particularly since all the pieces were clearly labeled and well packed. It's also a bit smaller compared to some of the other cots offers we tested and is a good choice for smaller rooms.

It is not cheap at PS599 with the mattress included. However, it is an investment piece and you can use it for more than one baby. It's beautiful in natural wood, but also comes in three Scandi inspired finishes. It is easily transformed into a toddler bed (leaving the three sides open to ensure safety) and it can be converted into a daybed or sofa when your child is ready to let go of the bars.

This is a great option for parents who are seeking a sleeping solution that can last for as long as their children do. Our parent tester Becki said her Boori cot was able to last through 3 children. It has a lovely traditional design that will fit most homes, and is made from sustainable sources of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood. The cot comes with useful accessories like the teddy bear canopy teething rails, as well as the option to buy a reflux wedge.