You'll Never Guess This Best Cots For Newborns's Secrets

Best Cots For Newborns

A cot is a bed that is elevated for your child that prevents them from falling off. They are available in a variety of styles ranging from bedside cribs (bassinet-style cribs that attach to the side of your bed for safe co-sleeping) to travel cots and tots.

Mum tester Jasmin liked the cot's convenient storage compartment that can be used to store spare sheets and blankets. It is also easy to set-up and has an inclined design to ease reflux.

1. Mamas&Papas Franklin Cot Bed

Cot beds are often a parent's best friend. They can keep baby warm and (hopefully) asleep peacefully. When looking for a crib, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. From safety and spec to design and style. A good cot should last from birth to toddlerhood. So durability is important. The cot is stylish and sturdy and meets all the most recent regulations. It's also reasonably priced and comes with a mattress included.

Gemma is the mother of Boden 13 months old, tested the product.

This cot is a great example of how Mamas&Papas can create stylish and practical nursery furniture. It's a chic option for your baby's first room and features a modern gray finish that can be matched to any color scheme. It can also be converted into a cool day bed or toddler bed for long-term use. It also comes with two different heights for the base, making it more secure and easier to reach your baby than a traditional drop-side cot. It's shaped base allows it to pass through doors of all sizes, which is a great advantage for parents with a tight schedule. There's even a matching dresser/changer that will keep all your baby's necessities close at hand.

2. SnuzFino Cot Bed

This cot can grow with your baby, from birth to about four years of age. It has two levels of mattress, so you can begin with a higher base and then move to a lower one as your baby grows and learns to sit on their own. It was awarded Gold in the Mother&Baby awards in 2024 for the best crib, cot or Moses basket and is a top pick for parents.

This cot is more sleek than other models we've tested. It's also ideal for smaller rooms. It comes with a convenient side door that lets you reach in easily to feed, change nappies or change diapers. Our tester only took 12 minutes to set up the cot.

When choosing a cot bed, look for ones that conform to safety regulations. To prevent your baby's legs from getting trapped in the cot, it is recommended that all cots and tots have bars that are no more than 6cm apart. Also, make sure that the slats are firmly secured to prevent any loose or rusty fastenings.

A high-quality cot sale mattress is also key to ensure your baby's comfort. Choose pocket springs or latex coated coir mattresses, as these offer the best support and won't slide like foams. It is also recommended to invest in an waterproof mattress cover as any dirt will get into the mattress itself and cause your baby to sweat or feel uncomfortable.

Some cots also come with extra bonuses like gentle rocking motions that help settle your baby (like the SNOO Smarter Cot), adjustable inclines to ease reflux and storage for nappy essentials (like the Mamas&Papas Lua Bedside Cot). These are a great option, but make sure to only buy additional items that are safe and are suitable for your baby.

3. Graco SnuzFino Bedside Crib

If you want a bedside crib that you can use from birth and put close to your bed when the Baby Cot Bed sleeps, this might be what you're seeking. It's compact design fits through standard door frames, and weighs just 6 kg. This makes it simple to move around your home. It's also a breeze to get up and down, perfect for those diaper changes.

It's lightweight and portable, meaning you can move it easily between rooms or even during a trip. Its stand-alone design is popular with new parents who want to be able to access their baby easily in the beginning stages of their child's development. It also comes with the cover for a reflux wedge and a mattress with a fitted cover, which are both useful features.

It can also be converted to a toddler bed when you purchase the included Toddler Kit (PS70), which is great news for parents because it it will last until your child is ready to step away from cot life. It's a gorgeous cot bed with Scandi-inspired designs that will look lovely in your nursery. It's also a good value if you consider how long it will be used for.

This solid pine cot is a great option. It is suitable for children ranging from birth to 3 years old and costs just PS372. Our testers really liked its elegant panelled design. It's simple to assemble and includes teething rail, a storage drawers and adjustable height settings. Its small size means it's a great option for anyone with a smaller room or with sloped ceilings. Its strong construction ensures that it will last for a long time and not break like some cribs.

4. Babyletto Bedside Crib

This crib in the bed allows parents to snuggle up their baby close to them just before the time to go to bed. The NHS recommends that babies be kept in a separate bedroom for the first six month however, many parents find that having their child close prior to bedtime relaxing.

This cot is available in a range of colors and non-toxic paints and can be matched to your bedroom or nursery decor. It's a good option for parents who have low ceilings and don't want to take up too much space on the floor. It can be adjusted to 11 different heights, and tilted to four different positions. This includes an incline for reflux.

It's also a well-constructed product that will last into the toddler years. One parent tester stated that her baby slept in the cot for two years and was in good condition to pass it on to her next.

Another benefit is that the cot is small and compact, making it easy to build and move around when needed. It's an ideal fit for parents with smaller rooms and can be used as a travel cot too. Testers found it easy to assemble and loved the storage drawer to keep all your little one's necessities. It's not cheap however it's a worthwhile cost due to the design and functionality. The cot doesn't include a mattress, so you'll have to purchase one separately. We suggest an airy, firm and well-fitting mattress to keep your child from becoming suffocated. It should be a few inches shorter than the cot frame to ensure that your child is not able to climb out.

5. SnuzFino Bedside Cot

The SnuzFino cot is among our most elegant models, but it's not only about appearances. The cot is made to last for their first 18 months. It can also be converted to a toddler's bed by adding a separate toddler kit. The design is timeless and chic, and our test-run showed that it would suit any nursery, especially when you choose a matching changing table and wardrobe.

Regardless of what type of cot you pick, make sure it meets the relevant regulations for your baby's age group and your home. The distance between bars must not exceed 6.5cm (2 inches) that will keep children's heads from becoming stuck, and the surface must be smooth to reduce the risk of suffocation. You'll also have to purchase an appropriate cot mattress which should fit perfectly without gaps at the edges and made from breathable materials to ensure that your baby's temperature is kept in check.

Although it's tempting to purchase a cot with additional features, such as built-in storage drawers, as well as sides that can be removed for the bassinet (as with the Mamas & Papas Lua Cot) however, these must be carefully considered in the light of your budget and lifestyle. The best cots allow your baby to rest comfortably and safely. There are all-in-one cots 4 tots with plenty of storage that don't cost a fortune.

If you're looking for a high-tech alternative then the SNOO Smart Sleeper crib has an inbuilt sensor that responds to your baby's cries and gently rock them to sleep in a manner that replicates their mother's womb. The price is a little expensive, but it could be worth it for fussy sleepers.