5 Laws That Can Help With The Cot Beds Industry

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When it comes to cot beds for sale you need a product that's safe, sturdy and a good size. The model is made by hand, and it checks all the boxes. Our panel liked its mix of white and pine.

This crib bed includes all the features you'll need, like an area for storage, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also simple to assemble, and will look great in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed by mamas and papas is packed with great design features, all following an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also built to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's bed, and will carry your child from birth until the age of four.

Its slightly tapered legs give it a more contemporary alternative to the traditional cot. It also features three mattress positions that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby. It also has a lower base for added safety. The cot also comes with an under-cot storage draw as well as teething rails that will protect your infant's gums when they start getting their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan was extremely pleased with 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 babies.

You'll also have to purchase a mattress on your own, as cot beds usually do not come with one. You should choose a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The best mattress for cots is made from foam, springs or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS 582+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The height of the cot should be no more than 55cm to prevent your child from climbing out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head won't be trapped within the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

The dazzling cot, which is made by a Scandi company, adds an exciting vibe to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors add a pop that will make your child feel at home. It's a great choice for any nursery and blends seamlessly with the rest of your design scheme, including an accompanying changing unit to tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes only an hour to put together with the clear directions and separate screws really helping you out.

The cot bed will expand with your child, and includes the option to add an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to around age five. This is a premium option with a price to match. However, if you want to invest in nursery furniture that will last for many years, it's definitely worth looking into.

It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, meaning you can set it up with the mattress high to make it easy for your little one to get in and out of. It's also sturdy and fits standard cot mattresses up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed however it still offers plenty of room for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is an excellent choice to get an old-fashioned cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create a design distinct from other cots offers in this price range. It offers three different levels of the base to accommodate their requirements. This means that you won't need to bend to lift them from the bed, which can save your back.

It's also a great option for those with a smaller nursery, sloped ceilings or do not want to take up too much floor space with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less space than you think from its design."

The curved sleigh design on the cot's ends adds a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four, then it can be converted to a junior bed by cutting off the rails on the sides. It comes with a Finest 140cm x70cm mattress. It features a large under-drawer with handles and runners for easy access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The last cot we'll be discussing is this elegant alternative from Obaby. It has a sleigh design but doesn't have that chunky feeling that you usually get from these types of beds. Additionally, it also comes with a drawer underneath that means you can keep all the baby necessities within easy reach.

The cot can expand with your child's. You can remove the rails and convert it to an infant bed. Once they've grown out of it, you can turn it into a useful day bed.

This cot bed has a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends are incorporated into the curving side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered in two positions to make it easier to place your baby down without having to bend. The teething rails protect the gums of your baby when they are teething.

Despite being fairly expensive, this is a great-looking cot that will impress your family and friends when they visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful pictures, but in case you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if needed and removing all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot is the ideal option for parents who want their little one to grow up in a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It's sturdy and well-made so will endure the test of time, and it's also easy to put together and adjust as your baby grows. Our tester found it particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps along the edges so your baby will not fall out of bed.

It can also be converted into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars and solid end pieces to turn it into an old-fashioned bed. It will remain in your child's bedroom for cheap baby cots a long time.

Despite being so premium-looking even though it looks expensive, this cot is quite affordable. Our test subject said it was the best value cot bed she's ever tested and especially since you need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the quickest flatpack cot that you can put together. Each piece is alphabetically labelled so you can't make a mistake.

The main drawback to this cot is that you need to buy a separate mattress that could be uncomfortable for some parents. But, it's important to remember that you'll probably need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and more frequently which isn't an issue. Plus, it's made from natural wood, so you can be confident about the purchase.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot that is traditional in design. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that clips neatly to the top of the cot for quick changing nappy. It can be put away safely under the cot when baby is finished. It also converts into a toddler bed at the time of need with three mattress heights to pick from.

This cheap cot bed is an impressively durable choice, and is suitable for use until your child is four years old (or even longer if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainable wood - in this case it's a mixture of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress positions that you can adjust to your growing child.

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 also a good choice for small rooms and sloped ceilings as it takes up very little floor space, with just the side panel that separates the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.

The cot was designed to meet the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rails are included, too, and you can add drawers under the bed for extra storage space toys, nappies and clothes if you like.