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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's solid, safe and of a good size. This handmade model checks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart combination of white and natural pine.
This cot bed includes all the features you'll need, like an area for storage as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also simple to assemble, and looks great in any nursery for babies.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The coxley cot bed by mamas and papas is packed with stunning design features, all based on an exquisitely designed style. It is also constructed to last. It can be converted into a toddler's bed and will see your child from birth to age four.
The slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary alternative to the traditional cot. It also has three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby. It also has an lower base for extra safety. The cot also has an under-cot storage draw and teething rails that help protect your little ones gums when they start getting their first teeth.
Our tester for parents Megan loved this cot bed. She said it was easy to put together and was gorgeous. It also came with numerous extra features like a useful storage drawer. She also liked the fact that it's gender neutral so it can be passed down to future babies.
Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds do not always include a mattress, so you'll have to purchase this separately too. You'll want to choose a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The most suitable mattresses for cots are made of springs, foam or coir and should be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.
The cot itself must have a height limit of 55cm, so that your child can't get out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm so that your child's head doesn't get caught in the bars.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively style to the nursery with the slats that are coloured adding a pop of colour that'll make your little one feel at in their own home. It is a perfect design for any nursery, and the changing table that comes with it will make it all more cohesive. This cot is available in two neutral shades: white or soft grey and it takes only an hour to assemble with the clear instructions and separate packs of screws that will help you.
This cot bed will grow with your child. It comes with the option to add a junior extension kit which will allow them to reach the age of five. It's a premium choice with the price tag to match, but if you're planning to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth considering.
It's suitable for babies and has three useful mattress base heights, meaning you can set it up with the mattress up high to make it easier for your child to get in and out of. It's also built to last and fits standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and simple, with a sleek oval shape that'll increase your baby's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest of cots on our list, but it still has plenty of space for your baby to rest.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a lovely choice if you're after a unique vintage-style cot bed. It features dowel slats that are rounded to create a look that is unique from other beds in this price range. It offers three different heights of base for your baby to meet their requirements. This will save you from having to bend to pick up your baby.
This is also a great alternative if your nursery is a small cot beds size, sloped ceilings, or you don't want the bed to take up the floor space. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that takes up less space than you expect from its appearance."
The curved sleigh detail on the cot's ends gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four, then it can be converted into a junior bed by cutting off the rails on the sides. It comes with a top ranked cribs quality 140cm x 70cm mattress and has a large under drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to get access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This stylish cot from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed but it's not heavy like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all your baby essentials in one place.
The cot can expand with your child. You can remove the rails and convert it to an infant bed. Once they grow beyond that, you can turn it into a useful day bed.
This cot bed features stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends flow into the curved side rails to create an extremely luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered in two positions to make it easier to place your baby down without having to bend. It also has teething rails to protect your baby's delicate gums during their period of teething.
This cot is not expensive, but it's stunning and will impress your family and friends who visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful photos, however if you're worried about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall when needed and removing all the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot is an excellent choice for parents who wish for their little one to grow into a piece of furniture they will cherish. It's durable and well-constructed, so it will endure the test of time, and it's also easy to build and adjust as your child grows. The test subject was impressed the fact that there aren't any gaps between the edges of the cot to ensure that your baby won't fall out of to bed.
It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers when your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can remove the side bars as well as the solid end pieces to turn it into traditional-style beds. It will stay in your child's bedroom for a long time.
Despite its stunning design even though it looks expensive, this cot is very affordable. Our tester called it the best value cot bed she's ever tested particularly since you require an additional mattress. It's also the most simple flatpack Mini Cot Bed to put together and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically, so you won't get wrong.
The main drawback of this crib is that you will need to buy a separate mattress that could be uncomfortable for some parents. It's important to keep in mind that you'll probably need to replace your child's mattress at least every year, and often more frequently and this shouldn't be a big deal. It's also made from natural wood, which means you can feel good when you buy it.
Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed
This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot in a traditional style. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that clips onto the top of cot for quick and simple nappy changing. It can be tucked away securely under the cot when baby is done. It could also be transformed into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.
This cot is an impressively long-lasting option, suitable for use until your child is four years old. of age (or even longer if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made of sustainable hardwood - a blend between Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress base positions so you can alter it to meet your child's evolving requirements.
Grace the tester, a parent loved the fact that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could pose a threat to children. It's also a clever option for rooms with tiny spaces and ceilings with slopes, since it takes up a small amount of area, with only the side panel detaching the cot from the toddler's bedroom.
The cot is in compliance with the high safety standards set by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled parts and straightforward instructions. The cot comes with teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store toys, clothes, and nappies.