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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When looking for cot beds you want one that is safe, sturdy and of a decent size. This model is constructed by hand, and it checks all of the boxes. Our panel liked its mix of white and pine.

This cot bed comes with all the accessories you require, including an area for storage as well as teething rails and two height settings. It is also easy to put together, and will look great in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot bed by mamas and papas is brimming with stunning design features, all following an artistically designed aesthetic. It's also built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed and will surely see your little one through from birth until four years old.

The slightly tapered legs make it a more modern alternative to the traditional cot. It also features three adjustable mattress positions to fit your growing baby, and a lower base for added safety. The cot also has an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums as they begin to get their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan loved this cot bed. She said it was easy to put together, looked lovely and had numerous extra features like a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender neutral, so you can pass it down to future children.

Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds don't always come with a mattress, so you'll need to purchase it separately. You should choose a flat, firm mattress that is the right size for your baby. The best mattress for cots is made from springs, foam, or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot itself should have a maximum height of 55cm to ensure that your child can't get out. The distance between the bars should not be greater than 6.5cm, so that your baby's head can't get trapped in them.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand gives a lively look to the nursery, with the slats coloured to add a pop of colour that'll make your baby feel at the home of their dreams. It's an ideal option for all nurseries and blends seamlessly into your design scheme, including an accompanying changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. This cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey. it takes only an hour to assemble with the clear directions and separate packs of screws aiding you in the process.

This cot bed will grow with your child, and includes the option of adding an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to the age of five. This is a top-of-the-line option with a price to match. If you're looking to purchase nursery furniture that lasts for a long time, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, so you can set it up with the mattress high to make it easier for your baby to get in and out of. It's also sturdy and can be used with standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and simple and features an elegant oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the smallest cot on our list but it has plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a wonderful option to get a distinctive vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic that is different from others in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your baby, with three different heights of base to meet their needs. This will save you from having to bend to pick up your baby.

It's also a good choice for those with a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up more floor space 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 design on the cot ends adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is approximately four years old. It then it transforms into a junior bed by taking off the side rails and lowering both ends. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm premium mattress as well as 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 last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed, but it's not big like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all of your baby cots online (just click the following page)'s necessities close by.

The cot can expand with your child. You can take the rails off and transform it into an infant bed. When they are out of it the cot, you can transform it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed is constructed from solid pine and features an amazing hand-carved design. The carved ends flow into the curving side rails to create an extremely luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered by two positions to make it easier to lay your cheap baby cots for sale down without unnecessary bending. It also includes teething rails to safeguard the delicate gums of your baby during their period of teething.

Despite being fairly expensive however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to delight your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are simple to follow and come with helpful photos. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service that costs PS60. This includes mounting it to the wall, if necessary and then removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed the ideal choice for parents who want their baby to grow into a piece furniture they will cherish. It is sturdy and well-made which means it will last many years. It's also easy to assemble and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges so that your child can't fall out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the side bars and solid ends with an Allen key and it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for years to come.

Although it looks expensive, this cot is actually very affordable. It was rated the best value cot-bed by our tester, even though you still require a mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot to assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a deal-breaker. It's important to keep in mind that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per year, and sometimes more frequently which isn't something to worry about. It's also made of natural wood so you can be confident about the purchase.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot that is traditional in design. It's extremely affordable. It includes a space-saving changing table that snaps neatly onto the top of the cot for quick nappy changes. When baby's done with this, it folds safely away underneath the cot. It also converts into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress heights to pick from.

This cot is an impressively long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. old (or even longer if you get the extra toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainably sourced wood - in this instance it's a mix of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress positions that you can accommodate your child's growing.

Grace the tester, a parent was delighted that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could pose a risk to children. It's also a good option for rooms with small or ceilings that slope, as it takes up a small amount of floor space, with just the side panel detaching the cot from your bedroom for your toddler.

The cot was designed to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rail are included, as well as the option to include drawers underneath the bed to store more clothes, nappies and toys should you wish to.