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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking at cot beds for sale you need a product that's safe, sturdy and a good size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes and our panel was impressed by its clever mix of natural and white pine.
This cot bed has all the added extras such as a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It's also simple to assemble, and looks fantastic in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley cot bed is brimming with wonderful features that are designed to follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It easily converts into a toddler's bed, and will see your child through from birth to age four.
The slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary take on the traditional cot. It also features three adjustable mattress positions to suit your growing baby and a lower base for added security. The cot also has a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums when they get their first teeth.
Megan Our tester for parents, really liked this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it was gender neutral which meant she could give it to the next generation of babies.
You'll also need to purchase an additional mattress, since the cot beds don't always come with one. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. Baby Cot for cots is made of springs, foam, or coir. It must be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot's height should not exceed 55cm, to prevent your child from escaping. The distance between the bars should be no more than 6.5cm, so that your child's head doesn't get caught in them.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand brings a fun vibe to the nursery, with the slats coloured to add an element of color that will make your baby feel at the home of their dreams. It is a perfect fit for most nurseries, and the changing table that comes with it will tie it all together. The cot is available in two neutral colours white and soft grey. It takes only an hour to put together due to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.
The cot bed can grow with your child, and includes the option of a junior extension kit which will allow them to reach about age five. It's a high-end option with a price tag that will be matched, but if you're looking to purchase an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is well worth considering.
It's suitable from birth and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, so you can set it up with the mattress up high to make it easier for your baby to take out and in from. It's also built to last and can be used with standard cot mattresses up to 140cm 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the smallest cot on our list but still has plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a lovely choice to get a distinctive vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your child with three different heights of base to meet their needs. This means that you won't have to bend over to get them out of bed, which could save your back.
This is a good alternative if your nursery is an insignificant size or ceilings that are sloped, or you don't want the bed to take up lots of floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that occupies less room than you might expect from its appearance."
The curved sleigh detailing on the ends of the cot bed provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until around four years old and then it transforms into an adult bed by taking off the side rails and dropping the ends. It comes with a top quality 140cm x70cm mattress. It features a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to get access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This stylish cot made by Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed but it doesn't feel big like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer beneath to keep your baby's necessities close by.
The cot can expand with your child's. You can take the rails off and make it an infant bed. Once they've grown beyond that, you can turn it into an useful daybed.
This cot bed is made out of solid pine, and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved edges flow into the curves of the side rails, creating the most luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered by two positions to make it easier for you to lay your baby down without having to bend. The teething rails protect your baby's gums while they are teething.
Despite being Baby beds , it's a beautiful cot that will delight your family and friends when they come to visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are clear with useful pictures. However, in case you're concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall if necessary and disposing of the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot is a smart choice for parents who want their child to grow into a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It is sturdy and well-made and will last for many years. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps along the edges, so that your baby isn't able to be thrown out of the bed.
It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed when your child is ready. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars and the solid end pieces to turn it into a traditional-style bed. It will be in your child's bedroom for many years.
The cot appears expensive, however, it's actually quite affordable. Our tester said it was the best value cot bed she's ever tried particularly since you need to purchase a mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically, so you won't get wrong.
The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this might be a deal-breaker. However, it's worth remembering that you'll probably need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per year, and sometimes more frequently which isn't an issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you'll be able to feel comfortable when you purchase it.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It is incredibly affordable. It comes with a changing table that clips to the top of the cot to allow for quick and simple nappy changing. When baby is finished with this, it folds safely away underneath the cot. It could also be transformed into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.
This cot is a durable option that is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. old (or even longer if you get the additional toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainably sourced hardwood - a blend between Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress positions so that you can adjust it to meet your child's evolving requirements.
Parent tester Grace was impressed that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could be a hazard for little ones. It's a great choice for small rooms with sloped ceilings because it occupies little floor space. The side panel is what divides the cot from the room for your toddler.
The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and simple instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rails are included, too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed for extra storage space nappies, toys and clothes should you wish to.