Cot recommendations for an active baby 🩵

My 8 month old is currently still in our room in a travel cot. We don’t have a proper cot for him yet as I feel like he won’t take to it and I don’t want to waste the money. TBH he does do a lot of his naps on our bed 😬

Looking for recommendations for a big 8 month old that moves around A LOT in his sleep and just generally. I feel like he needs space!

Any suggestions would be great xx

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My baby is a mover, especially since she’s learned to roll and move around.

I’ve currently got this one. It should last long so I’m seeing it as an investment haha.

https://share.google/bJZB60PpHM2iObcrj

Love For Sleep AMIE Convetible Wooden Baby Cot Bed 120x60cm with Wooden Guard Barrier & Teething Rails (White/Pink) : Amazon.co.uk: Toys & Games https://share.google/X4HsIeXsRBZXHsnJI

We had something similar (I don't have that link) , it's adjustable heights, can be used later too. It's very sturdy after rough handling.

Maya Cot Bed - Slate – Obaby https://share.google/YyMUUxNNNyjjRfMjg

We have this one from day 1. It can go into toddler bed and LO loves it. Its big enough to roll and nove all night and tall enough to pull himself up and kind of walk.

You could have a look at cot beds, which you can eventually change into a toddler bed, as they tend to be a bit bigger. Mine’s in his at 18 months with plenty of space x

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