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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When it comes to cot beds for sale, you want something that's secure, durable and a good size. This model is made by hand and ticks all the boxes. Our panel loved its mix of white and pine.
This crib bed comes with all the accessories you'll need, like a storage compartment, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also simple to put together and looks fantastic in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is packed with great design features, all following an artistically designed aesthetic. It's durable, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed and is sure to keep your child safe from newborn until they are four years old.
Its slightly tapered feet give it a contemporary take on the traditional cot. It also has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby and a lower base for added safety. The cot comes with a handy under-cot for sale storage drawer, as well as teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.
Megan Our tester for parents loved this cot-bed. She said that it was easy to assemble and was gorgeous. It also came with numerous extra features like a useful storage drawer. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral so you can pass it down to future babies.
You'll also need to purchase a mattress on your own, as cot beds usually do not come with a mattress. You'll need to choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the correct size. The best cot newborn mattress for cots is made from foam, springs or coir. It must be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS A1:5852 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot's height should not exceed 55cm to prevent your child from climbing out. The space between the bars shouldn't exceed 6.5cm to stop your baby's head from getting stuck.
Stokke snuzkot
This dazzling cot, made by a Scandi company, brings a fun feel to the nursery. The slats with a color add a pop that makes your child feel at home. It's a great fit for most nurseries and the changing table that comes with it will tie it all together. This cot comes in two neutral colours - white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to put together thanks to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.
The cot bed will expand with your child. It comes with the option to add a junior extension kit which can allow them to grow up to around age five. It's a high-end option with the price tag to be matched, but if you're planning to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is well worth a look.
It is suitable for babies from birth. The mattress can be placed high for easy access by your child. It is also made of a sturdy material and will fit a standard mini cot beds mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is simple and modern and features an elegant oval shape that will boost your baby's feelings of security and safety. This is the smallest cot in our list, but it has plenty of space for your baby to lay down.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a lovely choice to get a distinctive vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowels which create a distinctive look from other cot beds in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby with three different heights of base to meet their needs. This will save you from having to bend down to pick up your baby.
This is a good option for a nursery that is an insignificant size or ceilings that are sloped or you don't want the cot bed to take up the floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you expect."
The curved sleigh detail on the cot's ends gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four, then it can be converted into a junior bed by cutting off the rails on the sides. It comes with a top quality 140cm x 70cm mattress and features a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The final cot we've reviewed is this elegant alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it doesn't feel heavy like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also comes with a drawer to keep all your baby essentials in one place.
This cot will grow with your child's. You can remove the side rails to convert it into a toddler bed, and once they outgrow that you can also convert it into a useful daybed.
This cot bed has stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved edges flow into the curved side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered in two positions, making it easier for you to lay your baby down without unnecessary bending. The teething rails guard your baby's gums when they are teething.
This cot isn't inexpensive, but it's beautiful and will impress your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are simple to follow and contain useful photos. If you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if required, and disposing of the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a fantastic choice for parents who wish to give their child something they can cherish. It's durable and well-built, so it will last a long time. It's also simple to assemble and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges so that your child will not be thrown out of bed.
It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed once your child is ready. Simply remove the side bars and solid ends by using an Allen key, and it transforms into a beautiful traditional-style bed that can be part of your child's bedroom for many years to come.
Despite being so premium-looking, this cot is actually relatively affordable. It was rated the top value cot-bed by our tester however, you'll require a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot you can assemble and is labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.
The main drawback to this crib is that you will need to purchase a mattress separately that could be uncomfortable for some parents. It's important to keep in mind that you'll likely need to replace your child's mattress at least once a year, and sometimes more often and this shouldn't be something to worry about. It's also made of natural wood, which means you can feel good when you buy it.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot with a traditional design. It's incredibly affordable. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that clips neatly to the top of the cot to speed up nappy changes. When baby's done with this, it folds completely away beneath the cot. It also converts into a toddler bed when the time comes with three mattress sizes to choose from.
This cot is an impressively long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. older (or Cot Beds For Sale even longer if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainably sourced hardwood - an amalgamation of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress bases so you can adjust it to your child's changing needs.
Grace, a parent tester, loved that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could be a danger for children. It's an excellent choice for rooms with sloped ceilings because it occupies little floor space. The side panel is the only thing that separates the cot and the room for your toddler.
The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards set by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and easy-to-follow instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rails are included, too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed to store more toys, nappies and Cot Beds For Sale clothes if you like.