Cot beds are basically cots which are wider and longer than a standard size cot. Often parents choose to buy a cot bed because they convert into a junior bed - that is a toddler sized bed - after their baby has outgrown the cot.
A junior bed is smaller than an adult bed. Generally speaking, a cot bed will probably last until your child is about 3-4 years old, depending on how quickly they grow.
One thing bear in mind though is that you need to buy cot bed bedding and not bedding designed for a cot. A cot bed is larger than a standard sized cot so cot bed bedding, including cot bed duvets and cot bed sheets, take this into account and are made larger to fit properly.
Also cot beds do not usually have sides which drop down and not all versions enable parents to select different mattress positions. Not having drop sides means it can be more difficult to get your baby in and out of their cot.
We think that a cot bed is a useful way to bridge the gap between a baby cot and an adult bed. You dont have to worry about your child's sleeping arrangements until they are almost school age.
Cot beds don't usually cost more than a cot so a cot bed can be a money saving option too as you wont need to buy a separate junior bed. Cot beds can provide a roomy sleeping solution for both toddlers and older babies.
A junior bed is smaller than an adult bed. Generally speaking, a cot bed will probably last until your child is about 3-4 years old, depending on how quickly they grow.
One thing bear in mind though is that you need to buy cot bed bedding and not bedding designed for a cot. A cot bed is larger than a standard sized cot so cot bed bedding, including cot bed duvets and cot bed sheets, take this into account and are made larger to fit properly.
Also cot beds do not usually have sides which drop down and not all versions enable parents to select different mattress positions. Not having drop sides means it can be more difficult to get your baby in and out of their cot.
We think that a cot bed is a useful way to bridge the gap between a baby cot and an adult bed. You dont have to worry about your child's sleeping arrangements until they are almost school age.
Cot beds don't usually cost more than a cot so a cot bed can be a money saving option too as you wont need to buy a separate junior bed. Cot beds can provide a roomy sleeping solution for both toddlers and older babies.
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Alice Ault gives online advice for parents choosing Cot Beds at her baby nursery bedding website. Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.
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