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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 solid, safe and of an appropriate size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart combination of white and natural pine.

This crib bed comes with all the accessories you need, such as an area for storage as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also simple to assemble, and looks great in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot bed by mamas and papas is full of great features that are designed to follow a handcrafted aesthetic. It is also built to last. It easily converts into a toddler's crib and will carry your child from birth until the age of four.

The slightly tapered legs make it a modern alternative to the traditional cot. It also comes with three adjustable mattress positions to accommodate your growing baby. It also has a lower base for more security. The cot is equipped with a handy under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums as they begin to get their first teeth.

Megan Our tester for parents, really liked this cot-bed. It was easy to put together, looked beautiful and had many other features like a useful drawer for storage. She also liked that it was gender neutral which meant she could pass it on to future children.

Another thing to remember is that cot beds don't always come with a mattress, so you'll have to purchase this separately too. You should choose a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the right size. The best crib newborn cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir. They should be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot's height should not exceed 55cm to prevent your child from climbing out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm to ensure that your baby's head can't get trapped in them.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot, from a Scandi company, brings a fun feel to the nursery. The coloured slats provide a splash of colour that will make your child feel comfortable. It's a great option for all nurseries and blends seamlessly into your design scheme, with the matching changing unit to tie it all 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 instructions and screws in separate packs really helping you out.

This cot bed will grow with your child. You can also add an extension kit for juniors that will take them to the age of five. It's a high-end option with a price tag that will match, but if you're looking to invest in an item of furniture for your nursery that will last, this is well worth looking into.

It is suitable from birth. The mattress can be set up high to make it easy for your child. It's also a sturdy build and can be used with standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm. The design is modern and simple, with an oval shape that'll enhance your baby's feeling of security and safety. It's the small cot on our list however it still offers plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a great option to get a distinctive vintage-looking cot bed. It features dowel slats that are rounded to create a look that is unique from other beds in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby, with three heights for the base to fit their requirements. This means that you won't need to bend to pick them up from bed, which can ease your back.

This is also a great option if your nursery has small dimensions with a sloped ceiling or you don't want the bed to take up lots of floor space. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that takes up less space than you imagine from its appearance."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot ends gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is around four years old and then converts to an adult bed by taking off the side rails and lowering the ends. It comes with a premium 140cm x70cm mattress. It includes a large under drawer on runners and cot Sales handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The last cot we'll be discussing is this elegant option from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed but it's not bulky like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all your baby essentials in one place.

This cot can grow with your child's. You can remove the rails and make it an infant bed. Once they've grown out of it, you can turn it into an useful daybed.

The cot bed is constructed of solid pine and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved ends flow into the curved side rails to create an extremely luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered by two positions, making it easier for you to lay your Baby beds down without having to bend. It also includes teething rails to protect your baby's delicate gums during their teething period.

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 easy to follow with useful pictures. However, if you're worried about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if needed and removing all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed is a smart choice for affordable Cots parents who want their baby to grow into a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will endure the test of time. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges, so that your baby will not fall out of the bed.

It is also able to be transformed into a bed for toddlers 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 traditional-style beds. It will stay in your child's room for many years.

Although it looks expensive, this cot is actually very affordable. Our tester called it the best value cot bed she's ever tried and especially since you require an additional mattress. It's also the quickest flatpack cot to assemble and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this might be a major issue. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, and occasionally more often. This isn't a big problem. It's also made from natural wood, so you can feel comfortable when you purchase it.

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 is incredibly affordable. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that clips neatly onto the top of the cot for quick diaper changes. When baby is finished with this, it tucks securely under the cot. It also converts into a toddler bed at the time of need with three mattress heights to choose from.

This cot is a durable option that is suitable for use until your child turns four years old. of age (or even longer if you buy the extra toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed of sustainable hardwood - a blend between Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress bases so you can adjust it to your child's changing requirements.

Parents test Grace loved 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 great option for rooms with tiny spaces and sloped ceilings as it takes up a small amount of floor space, with just the side panel separating the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.

The cot is built to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rail are included, as well as the option to add under-bed storage drawers to store more clothes, nappies and toys should you wish to.