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. As a general guide, a cot bed will normally last until your child is about 3-4 years old, depending on their size.
One thing to remember though is that you may need to check the sizes of the cot bedding you buy. 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 bear in mind that cot beds do not usually have drop sides and not all models enable parents to select different mattress positions. Not having drop sides means it can be more difficult to get a baby in and out of their cot.
We think that a cot bed can be a useful way to bridge the gap between a cot and an adult bed. You don't have to be concerned 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. As a general guide, a cot bed will normally last until your child is about 3-4 years old, depending on their size.
One thing to remember though is that you may need to check the sizes of the cot bedding you buy. 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 bear in mind that cot beds do not usually have drop sides and not all models enable parents to select different mattress positions. Not having drop sides means it can be more difficult to get a baby in and out of their cot.
We think that a cot bed can be a useful way to bridge the gap between a cot and an adult bed. You don't have to be concerned 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 site. Click here to get your own unique version of this article with free reprint rights.
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