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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 safe, sturdy and a good size. This model is hand-crafted and ticks all the boxes and our panel members loved its unique combination of white and natural pine.

This cot bed has all the extras you need, including a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It's also easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot is brimming with wonderful features that are designed to follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It's also built to last, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed. It will surely be with your baby from the time they're born until four years old.

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

Megan Our tester for parents loved this cot-bed. She said it was easy to assemble, looked lovely and had many extra features, including storage drawers that are useful. She also loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning it can be passed down to future babies.

You'll also have to purchase an additional mattress, since cot beds do not always come with a mattress. You'll need to select a flat, firm mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best cot mattress is made from foam, springs or coir. It must be inspected and certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot should have a height limit of 55cm to ensure that your child won't be able to climb out. The gap between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to keep your child's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot, made by the Scandi company, adds an exciting vibe to the nursery. The coloured slats give a pop of color that makes your child feel at home. It's the perfect suitable for a variety of nurseries, and the changing unit that matches will help tie everything together. This cot comes in two neutral colors that are soft grey and white. It takes only an hour to put together due to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.

The cot bed will expand with your child, with the option of adding a junior extension kit which can allow them to grow up to about age five. This is a top-of-the-line option that comes with a price to match. If you're looking to purchase nursery furniture that will last for a long time, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth and has three useful mattress base heights so that you can assemble it with the mattress raised to make it easy for your little one to get in and out of. It's also constructed of durable materials and fits standard cot mattress that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and simple with an oval shape that'll boost your baby's feelings of security and safety. This is the smallest of cots on our list, but it offers plenty of room for your baby to lay down.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a lovely choice to get a distinctive vintage-looking cot bed. It features dowel slats that are rounded to create a look that is different from others in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your baby, with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This means you don't have to bend over to get them out of bed, which can ease your back.

It's also a good choice when you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up too much floor space with your cot bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece and occupies less space than you imagine."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's end gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is approximately four years old. It then it transforms into a junior bed by taking off the side rails and lower the ends. It comes with a premium 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 elegant cot from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style bed, however, it doesn't look heavy like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer beneath to keep your baby's essentials close at hand.

This cot can grow with your child. You can remove the side rails to transform it to a toddler bed. And after they've outgrown it, you can also convert it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed has an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carvings on the ends blend beautifully with the curved rear side rails to set it apart from other cot beds and make an exquisite choice. The deluxe mattress base can be adjusted in two positions, making it easier for you to put your newborn down without unnecessary bending. It also comes with teething rails that protect your little one's delicate gums during their teething period.

Although it's quite expensive it's a stunning cot that will impress your friends and family when they come to visit. The instructions are simple to follow and contain useful photos. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service for an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if necessary, and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot is an excellent choice for parents who want their child to grow into a piece furniture they will cherish. It's durable and well-built and will last for an extended period of time. It's also simple to assemble and adjust as your child grows. The tester liked that there are no gaps between the edges of the cot so your baby won't fall from to bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed when your child is ready. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars as well as the solid end pieces to transform it into traditional-style beds. It will be in the room of your child for a long time.

Although it looks expensive the cot is very affordable. Our tester said it was the best value cot bed she's tested, especially as you still need to purchase the mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cheap cot beds to assemble and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires a separate mattress. For certain parents, this could be a problem. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need to change the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more often. So, this shouldn't be a big issue. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you'll be able to be confident about the purchase.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that clips to the top of the cot to allow to make it quick and easy to change nappy. Once baby is done with this, it folds completely away beneath the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time is right, with three mattress heights to pick from.

This cot is a long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child turns four years old. old (or even longer if you buy the extra toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made from sustainably sourced hardwood it is a mix of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress bases so you can alter it to meet your child's evolving needs.

Parent tester Grace was impressed that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have sharp edges that could pose an issue for toddlers. It's an excellent choice for rooms with a sloped ceiling because it occupies little floor space. The side panel is all that is needed to separate the cheap cot bed from your toddler's room.

The cot meets the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze due to the alphabetically labeled parts and straightforward instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rail are included as well as the option to add drawers under the bed for more room to stash toys, nappies and clothes If you'd like.