Buying Small Cot Beds

When looking for a small cot bed it's easy to get caught up on the specs and safety features, but take into account the aesthetic too. A well-designed cot can help make your room appear bigger and less cluttered.

This model is perfect for bedrooms with small spaces. It's lightweight and stroller-style. It's the most simple flatpack assembly.

Space-saving

Cot beds are smaller versions of traditional cots, but still offer all the safety and comfort features that your baby deserves. They can be used until your toddler is ready for an adult bed around the age of 2. Some models convert to an elegant sofa bed to use with older children too.

To make the most recommended cribs of your space, look for the right model that will fit with your existing furniture in the bedroom, or one that you can easily dismantle and reassemble when you want to make room for other baby items. Consider a cot-bed that is compact with built-in storage or a multi-functional design that incorporates the changing unit, chest of drawers and benches into one piece of furniture.

There is a wide range of sizes in our small cot beds and cribs roundup, so no matter if you have a small nursery or a large playroom, there should be something to fit your space. A lot of the designs in our roundup include a fitted bed, which makes it easier to keep your child's bed neat and tidy.

When selecting a cot, it's important to determine the size of your nursery and check the dimensions to make sure it will fit before purchasing. The gap between the bars should not be greater than 6.5cm. This is for safety purposes.

Our real moms loved the Silver Cross Nostalgia cot, that can accommodate the standard 120x60cm mattress and comes with a beautiful frame in the sleigh style. It's built to last, with high-quality materials and a sturdy structure. It is also easy to adapt to your baby's increasing requirements. It's more expensive than the other cots we've reviewed, and you'll have to buy a mattress separately.

The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot, which we consider to be the best value cot for sale, is a great option for a compact nursery. It comes with a variety of extra features, including teething rails. There are two height positions which can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growth. It's also easy to assemble. It includes a mattress but you'll need to buy an additional one to convert it into a toddler.

Comfort

As a parent you want your child to have an enjoyable, safe sleep environment and one of the best things you can do to ensure they get an excellent night's rest is to choose a small sale cot bed with a comfy mattress. They are more firm than the traditional cot mattress, but soft enough to ensure that your child gets a good night's sleep.

They are cushioned to reduce heat retention which can cause discomfort for some babies. The materials used on the mattress are free of irritants and chemicals so that they won't disturb your baby's delicate skin.

Typically, these types of mattresses are a great choice for side and back sleepers since they provide excellent support for the neck, head and body. They can also be used in conjunction with the cot's built in cradling, which parents have found to be beneficial for reflux and colic.

It is crucial to measure the mattress size and ensure that it fits in the base of the cot before purchasing a small cot. It is also possible to determine whether there are any specific rules and regulations you need to adhere to when buying mattresses for cots, such as the minimum thickness.

If you're looking for a cot bed that can grow with your child and be able to adapt, you should consider this design from Vox. It's initially an cot, but it can be converted into a toddler bed, saving you from having to purchase another bed when your baby is ready for it.

Our panel of testers enjoyed the cot's simple setup and easy setup, with mom tester Grace noting that it "came out of the box and folded like a camping chair". The middle joints snap into place and the cot folds up without a complicated mechanism to handle. It is also compact and light, fitting into a carry case that is larger than the case of a camp chair. This makes it perfect for transporting the cot to grandparents home.

The cot is extremely comfortable despite being bigger than other models from our tried-and tested range. It's designed to feel like a mattress, with plenty of padding and a springy base that carries the weight but doesn't make your child feel like they're in a bouncer. It's also a solid stable and safe option for back and side sleepers, but senior editor Nick Belcaster noted that stomach sleepers might struggle with it.

Safety

To ensure the safety of your baby it is essential to ensure that a cot bed meets the UK standards it claims to meet. You should look for the BS EN code or BS8509 when you're looking to transform it into a toddler's bed. Also, make sure it's the right size for your nursery and has enough room for a safe sleeping environment for your child. It should measure 140cm by 70cm and should not have gaps around the corners or edges.

Make sure the mattress is firm and lies flat inside the cot. If it's a bit soft, old or damaged, it could cause suffocation. Examine the mattress to determine if it springs back quickly after pressing. A high-quality cot mattress should feel firm and lie flat when you press down on the middle of it.

Keep the cot clear of any toys, stickers and anything else that could pose a choking risk. Babies should be able to move easily and roll over in their sleep, so it's important that the cot does not have raised corner posts or cut-outs that could be used as footholds to climb out. If your cot has a drop side check it frequently to ensure that the mechanism is locked securely.

Do not place the cot next to the heat source or a bright window. It could become too hot or awake with sunburn. It is also important to keep the mini cot beds away from wall mounted curtain cords, baby monitor cables and decorative accessories that have long cords. Babies could be strangled by these, and older children may pull themselves up on them or reach out to grab the cot bars.

This cot is definitely worth the extra money for those who want the Scandi style and a top quality finish. It's not the easiest to assemble, but the instructions are clear and the wood feels solid. It's not cheap but it will last your child into their toddler years.

Design

It is important to keep in mind that you'll be investing in furniture that will last a long time when you shop for a bed that is small. Contrary to cribs, which are utilized only for a short period of time, cots and beds are suitable from birth until the time a child is old enough to safely transition into the toddler or single bed. To ensure the cot you buy will last, search for a design with adjustable heights for the base. This feature lets you to lower the mattress's in height to suit your baby's growing needs, while keeping them safe and comfortable.

Another useful design feature to keep an eye for is the ability to remove sections of cot bars. This will give your child the feeling of independence as they start to toddle and make it easier for them to get in and out of bed. Some cot beds, such as the Leander Luna Baby Cot, can be transformed into a sofa by removing the front.

The slatted style of many cots is an excellent choice for a small space, too, as it helps to circulate air and regulate your baby's temperature. This can make a huge difference in comfort, and can make all the difference when trying to ensure that your baby has an adequate night's rest.

A small cot or cot bed is a great investment for your baby's sleep habits and safety, and can be an excellent accessory to any nursery. With so many designs available to choose from, it's worth taking the time to explore the wide range of cots and cots on offer at Cuckooland to find the style that's perfect for you.

There's also various accessories, such as baby bumpers and soft duvets with premium bed linen, are available for each crib to make it look more complete. This makes it simple to put together a cosy and welcoming environment for your baby to get the best cots for newborns quality sleep, and ensures they're enjoying every aspect of their new home.