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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When it comes to cot beds for sale (Highly recommended Reading) you want a bed that is solid, safe and of adequate in size. This model is made by hand and ticks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by its combination of pine and white.

This crib bed includes all the features you need, such as storage compartments teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It's also easy to assemble and looks great in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cheap cot beds is brimming with wonderful design features that adhere to a hand crafted aesthetic. It's built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed. It will surely be with your baby from the time they're born until four years old.

Its slightly tapered feet make it a modern version of the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's growing needs and also a lower base which adds security. The cot comes with an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums when they begin to get their first teeth.

Megan, our parent tester, really liked this cot-bed. She said it was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features like storage drawers that are useful. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral so it can be passed down to your children in the future.

Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds don't always include a mattress, therefore you'll need to purchase this separately too. You'll need to select a firm, flat mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The best mattress for cots is made from foam, springs or coir. It should be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 582+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot's height should be no more than 55cm, to prevent your child from climbing out. The gap between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to keep your baby's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively style to the nursery with the coloured slats adding the right amount of color to make your little one feel at the home of their dreams. It's a perfect fit for most nurseries and blends seamlessly into the rest of your design scheme, with the matching changing unit to tie it all together. The cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes less than an hour to assemble with the clear directions and separate screws aiding you in the process.

The cot bed can expand with your child. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors that will take them until they reach the age of five. This is a high-end option with a price to match. However, if you're looking to invest in nursery furniture that lasts for many years, it's definitely worth considering.

It is suitable for babies from the time of birth. The mattress can be set up high for easy access by your child. It's also sturdy and fits standard cot mattresses up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest of cots on our list, but it has plenty of space for your baby to rest.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a great option to get a distinctive vintage-looking cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic that is different from others in this price range. It comes with three different levels of the base to accommodate their needs. This means that you won't have to crouch to pick them up from bed, which can ease your back.

It's also a good option if you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to occupy the floor with your crib bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that takes up less space than you think from its design."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot ends adds a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is around four years old and then converts to a junior bed by simply taking the side rails off and lower the ends. It comes with a Finest 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also includes a large under drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The final cot in our round-up is this chic alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style design but doesn't have that chunky feeling that you usually get from these types of beds and it also has a handy drawer underneath which allows you to keep all the baby necessities within easy reach.

One of the great things about this cot is that it will adjust to your child's needs as they grow and change. You can remove the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed and after they've outgrown it, you can turn it into a great day bed.

This cot bed has a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends blend beautifully with the curved rear side rails to differentiate it from other cot beds and create an extremely luxurious option. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered by two positions to make it easier to place your baby down without bending. It also includes teething rails to safeguard your baby's delicate gums during their teething period.

This cot is not expensive, but it's gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends who visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are clear with helpful pictures, but 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 necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed is the ideal choice for parents who want their child to grow into a piece of furniture they will cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will endure the test of time, plus it's easy to build and adjust as your child grows. The tester was pleased the fact that there aren't any gaps around the edges of the cot so your baby won't fall off the to bed.

It can also be converted into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. You just remove the sides bars and solid ends by using an Allen key and it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for many years to be.

Despite being so premium-looking even though it looks expensive, this cot is relatively affordable. It was rated as the top rated cots value cot-bed by our testers even though you have to purchase a mattress separately. It is also the fastest flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is alphabetically labelled so there's no way 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 change the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more often. So, this shouldn't be a big problem. It's also made of natural wood, so you'll be able to be comfortable about purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot with a traditional design. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a changing table that clips onto the top rated cots of cot for quick and simple nappy changing. It can be stored in a safe place under the cot once baby is done. It can also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot is an impressively durable choice, and is suitable for use until your child is four years old (or even longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainably sourced wood - in this instance it's a mixture of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress base positions to accommodate your child's growing.

Grace, a parent tester, loved that the sides were slatted, and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a risk to children. It's also a great option for rooms with tiny spaces and sloped ceilings as it takes up very little floor space, and only the side panel detaching the cot from the toddler's bedroom.

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. 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.