Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide For Cot Beds

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. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel was impressed by its clever mix of white and natural pine.

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

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot bed sales bed is packed full of wonderful features that are designed to follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also built to last. It easily converts into a toddler's bed, and will carry your child from birth until the age of four.

Its slightly tapered feet give it a modern version of the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's size, and the lower base, which increases security. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw as well as teething rails that will protect your infant's gums when they start getting their first teeth.

Megan Our tester for parents, really liked this cot-bed. She said that it was easy to put together and was gorgeous. It also came with lots of extra features including an excellent storage drawer. She also loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning it can be passed down to future children.

Another thing to remember is that cot beds don't always come with 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 best mattress for cots is made of springs, foam, or coir. It must be inspected and certified in accordance with British safety standards BS A1:5852 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot's height should be no more than 55cm, to prevent your child from escaping. The distance between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm, so that your child's head doesn't get trapped in the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot, from a Scandi company, gives an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors add a pop that will make your child feel at home. It's a perfect fit for most recommended cribs nurseries and seamlessly blends with the rest of your design scheme, with the matching changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. This cot comes in two neutral shades: white or soft grey. it takes less than an hour to assemble with the clear directions and separate screws aiding you in the process.

The cot sets bed will expand with your child, with the option of adding an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to around age five. It's a top-quality option with a price tag that will match, but if looking to purchase a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth looking into.

It's suitable for babies and features three handy mattress base heights, so you can set it up with the mattress up high to make it easy for your child to move in and out of. It's also sturdy and can be used with standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is simple and modern, with an oval shape that'll enhance your cheap baby cots for sale's feeling of security and safety. This is the smallest cot on our list, yet it provides plenty of space for your baby to lay down.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a great option for those looking for a unique vintage-style cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges that give it a distinct look from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your baby, with three heights for the base to fit their requirements. This means that you won't have to bend over to pick them up from the bed, which can save your back.

It's also a great option when you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up too much floor space with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that occupies less space than you imagine from its appearance."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot's end gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is about four years old. It it can be converted into a junior bed by removing the side rails and lowering the ends. It comes with a Finest 140cm x70cm mattress. It features a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot from Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed, but it's not bulky like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all your baby necessities close by.

One of the best things about this cot is that it can change with your child as they change and grow. You can take off the side rails to convert it into a toddler bed, and when they are old enough, you can even turn it into a useful day bed.

This cot bed is made of solid pine and has a stunning hand-carved design. The hand-carved edges blend beautifully with the curved side rail to set it apart from other cot beds and make an exquisite choice. The mattress base is deluxe and can be adjusted in two positions to make it easier to lay your baby down without unnecessary bending. It also includes teething rails that protect your baby's delicate gums during their period of teething.

Although it's quite expensive it's a stunning cot that will impress your friends and family when they visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear and include useful pictures. However, if you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall when necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a wonderful choice for parents who wish to gift their child a piece of furniture they can treasure. It is sturdy and well-made which means it will last a long time. It's also simple to assemble and change as your child grows. Our tester found it particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps around the edges so that your child isn't able to get out of the bed.

It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed when your child is ready. With an Allen key you can remove the side bars and the solid end pieces to transform it into an old-fashioned bed. It will remain in the room of your child for a long time.

Despite its stunning design even though it looks expensive, this cot is quite affordable. Our tester called it the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tried, especially as you still need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is labeled alphabetically so there's no way to go wrong.

The biggest drawback with this cot is that you have to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you will need to change the mattress of your child at least once a month, and occasionally more frequently. So this is not an issue. Plus, it's made from natural wood, so you can be comfortable about purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

A stylish and sturdy cot with a classic design, this good cribs Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It comes with a matching changing table that clips onto the top of the cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. When baby's done with this, it folds safely away underneath the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress sizes to pick from.

This cot is an impressively durable option that is suitable for use until your child is four years old (or even longer if you get the toddler bed conversion kit). It's also constructed from sustainable wood - in this case it's a mixture of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress base positions to adapt to the needs of your child's growing.

Grace the tester, a parent was delighted that the sides were slatted and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's also a great option for rooms with tiny spaces and ceilings that slope, as it takes up very little floor space, and only the side panel that separates the cot from your bedroom for your toddler.

The cot meets the high safety standards set by BS EN 716, and assembly was easy thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and easy-to-follow instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rail are included too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed to store more toys, nappies and clothes if you like.