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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking for cot beds for sale, you want something that's secure, durable and adequate in size. The model is made by hand, and it checks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by its mixture of pine and white.

This cot bed comes with all the extras you'll need, like a storage compartment, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley crib is packed full of wonderful design features that adhere to an exquisitely crafted look. It's also built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed and is sure to keep your child safe from the time they're born until four years old.

The slightly tapered legs make it a more modern version of the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's growing needs and also an lower base that adds safety. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails to safeguard your baby cots online's gums when they get their first teeth.

Megan Our tester for parents loved this cot-bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it looked stunning and came with many other features like a useful storage drawer. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral so you can pass it on to future babies.

You'll also need to buy a mattress separately, as cot beds usually do not come with one. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The best mattresses for cots and tots are made of foam, spring or coir and should be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot itself must have a height limit of 55cm, so that your child can't climb out. The distance between the bars should be no greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head won't get caught in them.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot, from the Scandi company, brings a fun feel to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors give a pop of color that will make your child feel welcome. It's an ideal choice for any nursery and seamlessly blends with the rest of your decor, and comes with an accompanying changing unit to tie it all together. This cot is available in two neutral shades: white or soft grey. it takes just an hour to put together with the clear directions and separate packs of screws that will help you.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It comes with the option to add an extension kit for juniors that will allow them to reach around age five. This is a premium option with a price that can match. If you're looking to purchase furniture for your nursery that will last for many years, it's definitely worth considering.

It's suitable from the time of birth. The mattress can be positioned high to allow easy access for your child. It's also built to last and fits standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of safety and security. This is the smallest of cots 4 tots on our list, yet it has plenty of space for your baby to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is an excellent choice for those who want an old-fashioned cot bed. It features dowel slats that are rounded to create an aesthetic that is unique from other beds in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby with three heights for the base to fit their requirements. This means that you won't need to bend to pick them up from bed, which can ease your back.

It's also a good choice when you have a smaller nursery, sloped ceilings or do not want to occupy the floor with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less room than you might expect from its appearance."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's ends adds a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four and then converted into a junior bed simply by removing the rails on the sides. It includes a 140cmx70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This elegant cot from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style bed, however, it doesn't look big like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all of your baby's necessities close by.

This cot can grow with your child. You can take the rails off and make it a toddler bed. Once they've grown out of that then you can convert it into a practical daybed.

This cot bed is made from solid pine and features a stunning hand-carved design. The hand-carved edges flow beautifully into the curved rear side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds and make an exquisite choice. The premium mattress can be adjusted in two different positions which makes it easier to place your newborn without needing to bend over. The teething rails protect your baby's gums when they are teething.

Despite being fairly expensive it's a stunning cot that is sure to impress your friends and family when they come to visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are clear and include useful pictures. However, should you be concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a fantastic choice for parents who wish to give their child something they can treasure. It's durable and well-built, so it will last an extended period of time. It's also simple to assemble and change as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially helpful that the cot does not have any gaps along the edges, so that your baby isn't able to fall out of the bed.

It is also able to be transformed into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can remove the side bars as well as the solid end pieces to transform it into an old-fashioned bed. It will be in your child's bedroom for a long time.

This cot looks expensive but it's actually very affordable cots. It was rated the top value cot-bed by our testers even though you need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the quickest flatpack cot you can assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

The main drawback to this cot is that you have to purchase a mattress separately that could be uncomfortable for some parents. It's important to remember that you'll need replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more often. So this is not an issue. Plus, it's made from natural wood so you can feel good about your purchase.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot that is traditional in design. It's extremely affordable. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that clips neatly onto the top of the cot for quick nappy changes. Once baby is done with this, it folds completely away beneath the cot. It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

The cot can be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also constructed from sustainably sourced wood - in this instance it's a mix of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress positions that you can adapt to the needs of your child's growing.

Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could be a hazard for little ones. It's a great choice for rooms with a sloped ceiling because it occupies the floor area in a tiny amount. The side panel is what is needed to separate the cot from the room for your toddler.

The cot is in compliance with the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze due to the alphabetically labeled parts and easy-to-follow instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rail are included, as well as the option to include drawers underneath the bed for more room to stash clothes, nappies and toys if you like.