Cot beds advice guides

Help your baby sleep safely with our pick of the best cot beds, cot mattress and baby bedding advice and safe sleeping tips.

How to buy the best cot bed or cot
by Alison Potter
Would a cot or a cot bed be best and how much should you spend on a standard, drop-side or sleigh cot bed? We explain cot bed types and prices and whether you should pay more for a height adjustable base, teething rail or storage.
Using cot beds safely
by Alison Potter
Our expert cot bed advice will help you to assemble your baby's cot bed correctly, prevent your baby from falling out or trapping head or limbs, and explains the signs to look for before converting your cot into a toddler bed
Baby bedding safety
by Alison Potter
Discover the baby bedding essentials to buy for your baby's cot or cot bed, including baby sheets, baby blankets and baby sleeping bags, as well as key baby safety advice for parents about cot bumpers, quilts, duvets and pillows

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Cot beds advice guides

How to buy the best cot bed or cot

Using cot beds safely

Baby bedding safety

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Baby safe sleeping tips

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