Mini Cot Beds
Mini cot beds are a great alternative to traditional cots particularly if you have smaller rooms in your nursery. They are designed to last until your child is the age of four and come in many different colours and styles.
The cozy Cot-bed from Boori was a huge hit with our mum testers. It's easy-to-assemble, looks great and has a lot of additional features like teething rails, a storage drawer, and is very stylish.
Style and Design
When you are choosing a cot for your baby It's easy to get swept up in the safety and specification features. However, via forget about the design. You want something that's stylish and will suit your nursery, no matter if you have a modern or traditional arrangement.
The Obaby Maya Mini Cot Bed is our top choice in this category as it's an exquisite piece that's super-easy to put together and looks fantastic in the room. It's also very durable and the only cot that we tested that we believed would last the test. The narrow bars make it easy to clean because there are no crevices or nooks where dust can collect. As your baby grows and develops, you can lower the base further to keep them from climbing out. The teething rails will guard them from sharp teeth.
Another beautiful piece is the Silver Cross Nostalgia - a beautiful sleigh-style cot that's suitable from birth and can be made into a bed for toddlers using an extension kit (sold separately). The three height positions will keep your child content as they grow, however the fiddly assembling process may put some people off. It's also costly, but it's worth the investment in the event you're looking to purchase a timeless design that will last for years to be. Tested by: Gemma mother to Boden, 13 months.
Durability
When purchasing a mini-cot it is essential to consider the quality since this piece of furniture will last well into the age of toddlerhood. We've tested a wide selection of cot beds to ensure they provide the highest levels of durability and are built to last. We also looked at design and style, ingenuity features, comfort, convertible, storage, and extra features in order to help you select the best cot bed for your family.
Whether you are seeking a stylish solution or one with a more modern twist we have uncovered the top cot beds to suit your nursery's decor. We have chosen a range of styles and finishes that meet the needs of all budgets and tastes from basic and practical to extravagant and expensive. We've even looked at a variety of convertible cot beds to ensure you can get the best value for money and use this piece of furniture into your child's toddler years.
We love this gorgeous solid oak cot from Clair de Lune It is a double-framed masterpiece that has been designed to be more than a place for your baby to sleep. The wood is of high-end quality and has been crafted precisely to ensure durability and longevity. Grace the MFM test subject was able to put it together easily and the packaging was designed to ensure no parts were left in the dust. This cot does come with a mattress, but you'll need to purchase it separately.
Innovation
Designed with efficiency in mind, a lot of mini cot beds come with innovative design features that optimise space and functionality. Some models include an integrated changing station to help you to change your baby. This can improve the comfort of both you and your baby during the diaper changing process and also makes it safer by keeping all necessary supplies within reach.
Other designs that are innovative include the cot that folds into a small unit or a crib that has an integrated trundle drawer to provide extra storage space. These compact designs are a great choice for homes with tight spaces or where the nursery can double as a bedroom. Some models can be converted into a couch and give your child more flexibility.
In terms of safety, most mini cot beds are designed to ensure your child's health and wellbeing by providing features like side rails that are secure and non-toxic finishes. This ensures that they stay secure and comfortable throughout their first few years.
Obaby Nika is a modern premium cot bed with exceptional safety features as well as a chic design. It's a bit smaller than its larger counterpart, but it doesn't sacrifice features, with three mattress positions to accommodate your growing baby and even teething rails. Our reviewer also found it simple to assemble, and then move around the room, once it's all set. Its unique oval shape allows it to fit into standard door frames.
Comfort
When you are preparing your nursery for your baby, it's easy to get caught-up in the safety and spec features. But comfort is equally important. If your child is going to spend the majority of their time in the crib they pick it is essential that they feel comfortable and safe.
It's especially important if you are considering using a Moses basket as an alternative. It is recommended that babies sleep with their parents during the first six months, so a cosy and comfortable cot will allow them to do this while keeping them close to you.
The Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed is a great choice if you're looking for a premium cot for smaller spaces that will still give plenty of space for your baby to develop into a toddler. It's not cheap but it comes with a one-year guarantee and is a great value for money considering that you can use it from birth until toddlerhood.
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a good alternative if you're looking for a cot that has added features like a drawer, teething rails, and two height positions that can be adjusted. It was easy to put together and Jill loved the way it fit through door frames that are standard. You'll need to purchase an oval mattress separately.
Convertability
Cot beds are made to last longer than standard cots, providing your child with the bed they need from birth to the age of toddlers. This makes cots a better choice over cribs . They also are an economical option because you don't have to buy a brand new bed for your child when they grow out of it.
Some cots and cot beds are designed to adapt to the needs of your child, transforming into junior beds or even small sofa beds. The Stokke Sleepi for example can be used from age 2 and beyond by purchasing a junior conversion kit and mattress extender (sold separately). It's simple to install and looks fantastic in any nursery. However, you will need a fitted sheet for the cot-bed, not a crib since the gaps are quite large.
Try the Obaby Nika Mini Cot Bed, which is suitable for children from birth up to four years of age. It's small and has a contemporary nursery feel with a textured finish made of oak. It comes with three mattress positions to accommodate your growing baby, and teething rails to protect the baby from harm.
Explore a variety of stylish and innovative cots and cot beds that will create a cosy nursery for your child at Pram Centre. Our collection offers a variety of custom designs from top brands such as Mamas & Papas, Obaby and a host of others. Many of them come with adjustable features that can be adjusted to suit your baby's growth. You can also buy additional items that will ensure your baby is comfortable and safe, such as an infant padded safety guard to stop them from falling out of the cot or an upholstered cot mattress made of the ability to breathe, which can help promote healthy sleeping habits.
Storage & Extra Features
If you're a new parent looking for a cot that will last for a long time after your little one has grown out of it, think about getting a design that converts into a toddler bed. This will save you money on purchasing separate furniture for toddlers and will help your child get through the transition from sleeping in their cot to their bed.
The Katie mini Sleigh cot from Silver Cross is an example of a cot that is compact and has built-in storage. You can store extra bedding nappies, sleepsuits, and other bedding in a neatly arranged way. This is an important feature to have for your baby's early months when you'll be changing the diapers frequently.
The Obaby Maya continental bed cot is another great option for parents who are seeking a cot that has storage. This cot is designed for use from birth to around four years old. It comes with a two-tone design. It can be transformed into a toddler bed by cutting off one side panel, and includes a toddler rail. The model is also available with a variety of drawers for under-cots.
Explore the Pram Center's collection of mini cots to see our amazing designs. We offer a wide range of options from the top brands like Babymoov and Mamas & Papas to suit any nursery. We also have a broad range of nursery furniture to complement your cot and create the perfect sleeping environment for your child.