Bright BRIO

Brio goes from strength to strength with their idiosyncratic design: this bright cot in yellow, red or green is the icing on the cake as far as I'm concerned.

In a world which tries to steer you towards tasteful shades of maple and chestnut, there will always be parents wishing for something just a little brighter - something which makes a true statement. And while the fluorescent spectrum of colours may not be your first choice when you're thinking about how to aid restful sleep, there's no doubt that this is a statement piece.

There's more to it than just looks, too: one option allows for gradual evolution through cot, toddler bed to seat and day bed. Good-looking and useful.