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When you bring your baby home, you're going to need somewhere for them to sleep and a
cot bed is a good option as it lasts from birth to age nine. Some cot beds cost over
six hundred pounds. But we found you don't have to spend a lot to get a good one. So,
follow our quick guide to help you choose the best.
Cot beds are generally larger than cots. You need to make sure you think about how it's
fit in your bedroom and in the nursery.
As your child grows, you'll need to easily adjust the base of the cot bed. Cot beds usually
have three adjustable heights to allow the cot to grow as your child does. You might
want to think about getting a cot with drop sides, but it's worth trying out in the shop
just to make sure that it suits you.
How easy a cot bed is to assemble, adjust and use is something we test in our labs insuring
that the stress is taken out of caring for your baby.
If you're thinking of using a cot bed with several children you might want to consider
getting a hardwood one such as walnut because they're generally more durable with less slightly
that you'll be able to over tighten the joints which you can sometimes do in a soft wood
one. But hardwood doesn't automatically ensure a more durable cot bed.
We test cot beds by simulating a toddler jumping on them by pounding each one thousand times
with a ten kilogram weight. Price generally means that you will get a sturdier cot, bed
but it really doesn't mean you will get a better overall product that's easy to use
is safe and durable. We've even found best buys for a hundred and seventy pounds.
it's worth looking out for a few useful features that cot beds have like teething rails, storage
under the bed, or casters so it can be moved around easily. We test all of our cot beds
make sure that they comply with British standards including making sure that all of the bars
are the correct distance apart so your baby doesn't get trapped.
If you're buying second hand, it's worth checking this yourself self, measuring to make sure
that they are no more the 6.5 centimeters apart.
It's important to think about where you are going to put it in the nursery so that it's
in the safest possible place. And think about assembling it correctly.
So, make sure you take a look at our guide to assembling and using your cot bed.
A Best Buy cot bed will not only make your life as a new parent easier but also be a
safe place for your child to sleep. So take a look at all of our reviews at which.co.uk