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

.babiesrus.comRRP / price at purchase: £139.99

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

. This advice follows a study, led by Professor Robert Carpenter of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, that showed for babies under 8 weeks old, bed-sharing increased the risk of cot death by 1.6%.

then carry him through to his room. Then he wakes crying any time between 11pm and 1am and comes into our room. He'll only settle cuddled up in bed with us - and always prefers Aidan. All good intentions go, as we're so tired we let him stay there - often