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

This cot bed comes with all the added extras such as a storage drawer teething rails, as well as two height positions. It is also simple to put together, and looks great in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley crib is full of amazing design features that follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It's durable and easily converts into a toddler bed. It is sure to be with your baby from birth until four years old.

The slightly tapered feet make it a modern version of the traditional cot. It also features three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby, and an lower base for extra safety. The cot is equipped with a handy under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Megan Our tester for parents loved this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble it looked stunning and came with numerous extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it down to future children.

You'll also have to purchase a mattress on your own, as the cot beds don't always come with one. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The best cot mattress is made from 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 height of the cot should not exceed 55cm to prevent your child from escaping. The distance between the bars should not be greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head won't be trapped within them.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot, from a Scandi company, gives an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats with a color give a pop of color that makes your child feel comfortable. It's a perfect option for all nurseries and blends seamlessly into 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 less than an hour to put together with the clear instructions and screws in separate packs that will help you.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It is possible to add a junior extension kit that will take them until they reach the age of five. It's a high-end option with the price tag to match, but if planning to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, tots and cots this is well worth a look.

It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights, so you can set it up with the mattress raised to make it easy for your child to get in and out of. It's also built to last and fits standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the small cot on our list but still has plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a wonderful option if you're after a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It has rounded dowels which create a distinctive look unlike other cot beds within this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your child with three base heights to suit their requirements. This will help you avoid having to bend over to pick up your baby.

This is a good option for a nursery that is a small size with a sloped ceiling, or you don't want your cot bed to take up a lot of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you would imagine."

The curved sleigh details on the cot bed's ends bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is approximately four years old. It then converts to a junior bed by simply taking the side rails off and dropping the ends. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm premium mattress as well as a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The last cot we'll be discussing is this elegant alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed, but it doesn't feel bulky like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby cots online's essentials close at hand.

This cot will grow with your child's. You can remove the side rails to convert it into a toddler bed and after they've outgrown it, you can turn it into a great day bed.

This cot bed features an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends blend beautifully with the curved side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds and make an extremely luxurious option. The deluxe base mattress can be set in two positions, making it easier to place your newborn without needing to lean over. The teething rails safeguard your baby's gums when they are teething.

The cot isn't cheap, but it is beautiful and will impress your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are simple to follow and come with useful photos. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service that costs 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 wonderful option for parents looking to gift their child a piece of furniture they can cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will endure the test of time, and it's also easy to build and adjust as your baby grows. Our test subject found it especially helpful that the cot does not have any gaps at the edges so that your child will not be thrown out of the bed.

It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. Simply remove the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and then it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for years to be.

Although it looks expensive, this cot is actually quite affordable. It was rated the top price cot-bed we tested by our testers however, you'll need to buy a mattress separately. It's also the most recommended cribs efficient flatpack cot you can build. Each piece is labeled alphabetically, so you can't go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires a separate mattress. For certain parents, this could be a problem. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and more often and this shouldn't be something to worry about. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you can feel good about your purchase.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot with a traditional design. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a changing table that clips to the top of the cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. It can be put away in a safe place under the cot once baby is done. It could also be transformed into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.

This cot is able to be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainably sourced wood - in this case, a blend of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress bases to accommodate the growing needs of your child.

Parents test Grace loved that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't have sharp edges that could pose a hazard for little ones. It's also a good option for rooms with small or ceilings with slopes, since it occupies a tiny floor space, with just the side panel separating the cot from your toddler's bedroom.

The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and simple instructions. The cot also has teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also put in drawers under the bed to store clothes, toys, and nappies.