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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking for cot beds for sale, you want something that's solid, safe and of a good size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes and our panel loved its smart mix of natural and white pine.

This cot bed comes with all the extras you'll need, like a storage compartment as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also easy to assemble and looks fantastic in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed by mamas and papas is brimming with great design features, all based on an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's bed and will be used by your child through from the time of birth until age four.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a more modern version of the traditional cot. It also has three adjustable mattress positions to accommodate your growing baby, and an lower base for extra security. The cot is equipped with an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan really liked this cot bed. She said that it was easy to put together and was gorgeous. It also came with numerous extra features like an excellent storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender neutral, so it can be passed down to future babies.

Another thing to remember is that cot beds do not always come with a mattress, so you'll have to purchase one separately. You'll need to choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the correct size. The best cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir. They should be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The cot's height should be no more than 55cm to stop your child from escaping. The space between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm to stop your child's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively style to the nursery with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your child feel at home. It's a great design for any nursery, and the changing unit that matches will tie it all together. The cot is available in two neutral colors white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to assemble, thanks to the clear directions and screws that are separate.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors which will allow them to the age of five. It's a top-quality option with a price tag to match, but if looking to purchase a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth considering.

It's suitable for babies and has three useful mattress base heights, so you can put the mattress high to make it easier for your little one to move in and out of. It's also made of a durable material and can be used with cot mattresses up to 140cmx70cm. The design is simple and modern, with a sleek oval shape that'll boost your baby's feelings of safety and security. This is the smallest cot on our list, but it still provides plenty of space for your baby to lay down.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a lovely choice for those looking for a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges that create a unique aesthetic unlike other cot beds within this price range. It has three heights of base for your baby to accommodate their needs. This will help you avoid having to bend to pick up your baby.

It's also a great option if you have a smaller nursery cots, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up the floor with your crib bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you imagine."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot ends gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted into a junior bed simply by removing the rails on the sides. It comes with a top quality 140cm x 70cm mattress and includes a large under drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot from Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have the bulky feel that is often associated with these types of beds. Additionally, it also has an under-bed drawer that means you can keep everything your Baby beds needs in reach.

One of the most appealing aspects about this cot is that it can adjust to your child's needs as they change and grow. You can take the rails off and make it an infant bed. Once they've grown beyond that the cot, you can transform it into a useful daybed.

The cot bed is constructed from solid pine and features a stunning hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curving side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The deluxe base mattress can be set in two different positions making it easy to position your baby without needing to lean over. It also has teething rails to safeguard your little one's delicate gums throughout their teething phase.

This cot isn't inexpensive, but it's gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends when they visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear and include helpful pictures, but in case you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if required and disposing of all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed is the ideal choice for parents who wish for their Baby Cot to grow up in a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It is sturdy and well-made and will last for many years. It's also simple to assemble and adjust as your child grows. The tester was pleased that there are no gaps between the edges of the cot so your Baby Cot won't fall out of his bed.

It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed when your child is ready. With an Allen key you can remove the side bars and the solid end pieces to transform it into an old-fashioned bed. It will remain in your child's bedroom for a long time.

This cot looks expensive but it's actually very affordable. Our tester said it was the best value cot bed she's tested, especially as you still need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to put together, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The biggest drawback with this cot is that you have to buy a separate mattress, which might be off-putting for some parents. It's important to remember that you'll need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more often. This isn't an problem. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you can be comfortable about purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot in a traditional style. It's extremely affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that clips onto the top of the cot to allow to make it quick and easy to change nappy. It can be tucked away in a safe place under the cot once baby is finished. It also transforms into a toddler bed at the time of need, with three mattress heights to pick from.

This cot is an impressively long-lasting option, suitable for use until your child is four years old. old (or even longer if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). It's also constructed from sustainably-sourced wood - specifically it's a mixture of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress base positions to adapt to the needs of your child's growing.

Grace the tester, a parent loved the fact that the sides were slatted and didn't have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's an excellent choice for small rooms with a sloped ceiling, as it takes up only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is what divides the cot from your toddler's room.

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 easy-to-follow instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rail are included too, and you can add drawers under the bed for extra storage space toys, nappies and clothes If you'd like.