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Tutti Bambini Rio Cot Bed review: "Comfy, cosy and just what we were looking for!"

A firm favourite with many Mumsnetters, Tutti Bambini's Rio Cot Bed is top of our best cot beds shortlist, with parents loving its minimalist style and the convenience of the included cot top changer. But how did it fare when put to the test by our parent-tester Tamsin?

By Jenny Wonnacott | Last updated Dec 8, 2025

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Overall rating:
What we like

  • Incorporates a super useful changing table on top of the cot railings

  • Includes a fibre cot bed mattress

  • Can be converted into a toddler bed designed to last until age six

What we don't like

  • Tester found it quite tricky to assemble

Key specs

Dimensions: 95 x 144 x 75cm | Materials: New Zealand Pine and Engineered Wood | Age range: Birth - six years | Mattress dimensions: 140 x 70 x 7cm | Cot top changer dimensions: 87 x 49 x 10cm

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Our verdict

Overall, Tamsin really liked the Rio Cot Bed, particularly its size and the change table topper which she said "makes life so much easier." She liked the look of the Rio too, and praised its comfort and adjustability, saying that her baby slept very well in it. Although the edges of the cot have chipped slightly during use - affecting the overall quality and durability score - Tamsin liked the level of safety and stability the Rio provides.

What we tested
Performance
5
Quality
4
Ease of use
5
Value for money
5
Safety and stability
5
Assembly
4
Comfort
4
Adjustability
5

How we tested the Rio Cot Bed

Verified Mumsnet parent-tester Tamsin tested the Rio Cot Bed over a period of several months with a toddler and a newborn baby. During this time she assessed the cot bed carefully for a variety of considerations including ease of use, durability, safety, comfort and value for money. She provided scores for eight key criteria (listed above) using a carefully formulated scoring system, which then informed her overall rating of the Rio Cot Bed.

Tamsin pointed out that while her newborn has mostly used the cot bed for naps to help with the transition into his nursery environment, she anticipates this will become his main bed for many years to come.

Tutti Bambini Rio Cot Bed review images showing close up of cot bed and change topper

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How easy is it to assemble the Rio Cot Bed?

"The cot arrived flat packed and it was super heavy," said Tamsin. "My husband put it together. He's not the best with flat pack items so it did take him around a day. He said that it was tricky in places and at times found the instructions difficult to follow."

What comes included with the Rio Cot Bed?

"The Rio included the cot frame which can be changed based on the child's age, a mattress and the change table topper."

We particularly like that it’ll adapt as our baby grows and the changing table as it meant we didn’t need to find a different dedicated area in his room for changing

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Tutti Bambini Rio cot bed review image showing cot conversion into toddler bed and two review testing images

How big is the cot bed when assembled?

  • Cot Bed Dimensions: H95 x L144.2 x W75 cm

  • Cot Bed Weight: 22 kg

  • Cot Bed Base Height Position 1: 22.9 cm

  • Cot Bed Base Height Postion 2: 35.7 cm

  • Cot Bed Base Height Position 3: 48.5 cm

  • Height of space under the Cot Bed: 14.9 cm

  • Mattress Dimensions: L140 x W70 x D7 cm

It’s a great size and doesn’t take up too much room in a small double bedroom. 
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Does the cot bed have different mattress levels?

"Yes, it has three different levels and these are easy to adjust between."

How easily does the Rio cot bed convert into a toddler bed?

tutti bambini rio cot bed toddler bed conversion

It seems very easy to turn it into a bed by removing the sides and lowering. Due to a tricky putting together session, we do think this will probably take time and patience!

Parent-tester Tamsin

Rio Cot Bed

Tutti Bambini
£259

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How comfortable is the Rio Cot Bed?

"It seems very comfortable and cosy. We are currently using it for our little one to nap in to get used to his room before we transition him in there full time."

How does the cot bed look?

Tutti bambini rio cot bed four colour options
We really like the look of the cot. It’s sleek and clean and just what we were looking for.

How long do you think you will use the cot bed?

"We’re planning to use this cot bed up until our little one needs to transition to a proper big boy bed."

What are the best standout features of the Rio Cot Bed?

Rio cot bed review image from above

We love the changing table over the bed. Perfect height for us and makes changing time so easy for our little one. The fact that it moves across the bed frame is helpful too

Parent-tester Tamsin

Rio Cot Bed

Tutti Bambini
£259

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Do you think the Rio Cot Bed represents good value for money?

"When you consider the included changing mat and mattress and the fact that the cot bed will last for a good few years, I absolutely think it's good value for money."

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About the author

Jenny Wonnacott is a Content Editor for Mumsnet, specialising in writing, editing and optimising pregnancy, baby care and general parenting-related content. As a parent of three primary school-aged children, Jenny is passionate about making Mumsetters' lives easier through rigorous research of all items recommended in reviews, features buyers' guides.

She regularly reviews a wide range of parenting and lifestyle products for Mumsnet, from breast pumps to kettles, board games and cribs.

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