Babyexpert RecommendedStylish and contemporary cot bed in white finish with contrast dark edging onend panels. Includes teething rails, three mattress heights, one-handed drop side, plus two solid end panels to convert to a bed.Info www
Babyexpert RecommendedHoney-coloured wooden bed that converts from cot, to junior bed and then day bed. Features two mattress heights and one-hand drop side.Info: www.cosatto.comRRP / price at purchase: £229
Babyexpert RecommendedSimple, sturdy and attractive oak cot with curved sides. Features three-position mattress base and all-round slats. Can also be converted to day bed - a three-sided sofa-style bed - after use.Info www
Babyexpert RecommendedSleigh bed with solid ends and slatted sides. Converts to junior bed and then to nursery sofa.Info: www.babiesrus.co.ukRRP / price at purchase: £269.99
Babyexpert RecommendedWooden cot/bed with gently curved solid ends and two slatted sides. Features three-position mattress base, but no drop side. Separate bed ends included in price to convert to junior bed.Info www.urchin.co.uk/babyRRP / price
Babyexpert RecommendedAttractive white or natural finish with two solid ends and two slatted sides. Three-position mattress base, drop side and built-in teething rail. Converts easily to a bed with addition of end panels.Info www
Babyexpert RecommendedScandinavian-inspired new furniture collection in the pale tones of ash, and gently curving outlines. All-round slats adn adjustable-mattress heights.Info: www.mamasandpapas.comRRP / price at purchase: £495
The choice is enormous, from classic and modern to painted or natural, there's something for every budget.Cost: From £59.99 for the Hertford CotInfo: mothercare.com
baby in bed with you after the labour, you're likely to be exhausted and your baby may be at increased risk of suffocation or being squashed by you. Once at home, it's a good idea to let your baby sleep in your room in a cot for the first six months
in his cot. We tried leaving him to cry, but he'd sob until he was in a terrible state, so we let him sleep in our bed. Big mistake as we can't get him out now!We bought him a little bed with side guards and usually settle him to sleep in our bed
