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When you're looking for cot beds for sale you want a bed that is safe, sturdy and a good size. The model is made by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel loved its mixture of pine and white.
This cot bed comes with all the added extras, including a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It's also easy to put together and looks great in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The coxley cot-bed by mamas and papas is packed with stunning features that are designed to follow an exquisitely designed style. It is also built to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's bed, and will see your child through from the time of birth until age four.
Its slightly tapered legs give it a more modern take on the traditional cot. It also has three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby cot online, and an lower base for extra safety. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums when they begin to get their first teeth.
Megan Our tester for parents loved this cot-bed. She said it was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had lots of extra features including storage drawers that are useful. 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 cot beds do not always come with one. You'll want to choose a firm, flat mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best cot mattress is made from springs, foam, or coir. It must be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The height of the cot should be no more than 55cm to prevent your child from escaping. The distance between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm so that your baby's head can't be trapped within them.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot, from the Scandi company, brings a fun feel to the nursery. The coloured slats add a pop that makes your child feel comfortable. It's an ideal fit for most nurseries and seamlessly blends with the rest of your decor, and comes with a matching changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. This cot is available in two neutral colors - white and soft grey. It will take just one hour to put together, thanks to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.
The cot bed will expand with your child, with the option of an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to around age five. It's a high-end option with the price tag to be matched, but if you're looking to invest in an item of furniture for your nursery that will last, this is well worth considering.
It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, so 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 a sturdy build and can be used with standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is modern and simple, with an oval shape that'll increase your baby's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest cot in our list, but it provides plenty of space for your baby to rest.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a wonderful option if you're after a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic that is unique from other beds in this price range. It offers three different levels of the base to suit their requirements. This will prevent you from having to bend to take your baby.
It's also a great option if you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up more floor space with your crib bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that occupies less space than you imagine from its appearance."
The curved sleigh design on the cot bed ends bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is around four years old and then converts to a junior bed by simply taking the side rails off and lower both ends. It comes with a top quality 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also has a large under drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to get access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This stylish cot from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have that chunky feel that is often associated with these types of beds and it also has a handy drawer underneath which allows you to keep all the baby necessities in reach.
One of the best things about this cot is the fact that it can adapt with your child as they grow and change. You can take off the side rails to convert it into a toddler bed, and after they've outgrown it, you can also convert it into a practical day bed.
This cot bed is constructed out of solid pine, and has an amazing hand-carved design. The hand-carved edges are beautifully integrated into the curved side rails to differentiate it from other cot beds, creating an extremely luxurious option. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered in two positions to make it easier to place your baby down without bending. The teething rails guard the gums of your baby when they are teething.
Despite being fairly expensive, this is a great-looking cot that is sure to impress your family and friends when they come to visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear and include useful pictures. However, should you be concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall when needed and removing all the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed is the ideal option for parents who want their child to grow up in a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It's durable and well-built and will last for an extended period of time. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges so that your child will not fall out of bed.
It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed once your child is ready. Simply remove the sides bars and solid ends by using an Allen key and it converts into a lovely traditional-style bed that can be part of your child's bedroom for years to be.
This cot looks expensive however, it's actually very inexpensive. It was rated the top value cot-bed by our testers however, you'll have to purchase a mattress separately. It's also the most recommended cribs efficient flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is alphabetically labelled so there's no way to fail.
The biggest drawback with this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. However, it's worth remembering that you'll likely have to replace your child's mattress at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently and this shouldn't be a big deal. It's also made of natural wood, which means you can feel confident when purchasing it.
Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed
This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot in a traditional style. It's extremely affordable. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that snaps neatly onto the top of the cot to speed up changing nappy. When baby is finished with this, it folds securely under the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time comes, with three mattress heights to pick from.
This cot is a durable choice, and is suitable for use up to the time your child turns four years old. older (or even longer if you get the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made of sustainably sourced hardwood - an amalgamation of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress bases so you can alter it to your child's growing requirements.
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 a great choice for small rooms with ceilings that slope because it occupies the floor area in a tiny amount. The side panel is what divides the cot from the room of your toddler.
The cot was designed to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot comes with a teething rail and swivel-rocking frame. You can also put in drawers under the bed to store your toys, clothes and nappies.