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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best cot for newborn Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's solid, safe and of an appropriate size. The model is made by hand and ticks all of the boxes. Our panel liked its mixture of pine and white.

This cot bed has all the added extras that you would expect, such as a drawer for storage teething rails, as well as two height positions. It's also easy to assemble and looks fantastic in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot is packed full of wonderful design features that follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's bed, and will carry your child from birth to age four.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a more modern take on the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your baby's growth, and an lower base that adds safety. The cot also has an under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan was extremely pleased with this cot bed. It was easy to assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many other features like a useful drawer for storage. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral, so you can pass it down to your children in the future.

Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds don't always include a mattress, so you'll have to purchase it separately. You will want to select a firm, flat baby mattress that is the correct size. The best rated cribs cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir and should be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.

The cot's height should not exceed 55cm, to prevent your child from escaping. The gap between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to keep your baby's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot, made by the Scandi company, gives an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors provide a splash of colour that will make your child feel comfortable. It's an ideal fit for most nurseries and seamlessly blends into the rest of your design scheme, with a matching changing unit to tie it all together. The cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey. it takes only an hour to put together with the clear instructions and separate packs of screws aiding you in the process.

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

It is suitable for babies from the time of birth. The mattress can be positioned high to make it easy for your child. It's also made of durable materials and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cmx70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest cot on our list, but it still has plenty of space for your baby to rest.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a wonderful option to get a distinctive vintage-looking cot bed. It has rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your child with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This will prevent you from having to bend down to pick up your baby.

It's also a good cribs choice if you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or don't want to take up more floor space with your crib bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that takes up less space than you think from its design."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's ends adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted to a junior bed by taking off the side rails. It comes with a 140cm x70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge under-drawer for 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 model from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style design but doesn't have that bulky feel that is often associated with these kinds of beds. And it also has a handy drawer underneath which means you can keep all the baby necessities easily within reach.

One of the best things about this cot is that it will adapt with your child as they change and grow. You can remove the rails and make it an infant bed. When they are out of it the cot, you can transform it into a useful day bed.

This cot bed is constructed out of solid pine, and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The hand-carved edges are beautifully integrated into the curved side rails to distinguish it from other cot beds and create an extremely luxurious option. The luxurious base mattress can be lowered in two different positions making it easy to place your newborn without having to lean over. The teething rails guard your baby's gums while they are teething.

This cot isn't expensive, but it's stunning and will 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, in case you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall when required and disposing of all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed is the ideal choice for parents who want their baby to grow into a piece furniture they'll cherish. It's sturdy and well-constructed which means it will last a long time. It's also easy to assemble and change as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps along the edges, so that your baby can't get out of the bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed once your child is ready. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars and the solid end pieces to turn it into an old-fashioned bed. It will be in your child's bedroom for many years.

This cot looks expensive, but it's actually very affordable. It was rated as the top value cot-bed by our testers, even though you still have to purchase the mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot that you can put together. Each piece is alphabetically labelled so you can't go wrong.

The main drawback to this cot is that you need to buy a separate mattress which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, and occasionally more often. This isn't a big issue. It's also made from natural wood, so you'll be able to feel confident when purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot in a traditional style. It is incredibly affordable. It includes a space-saving changing table that snaps neatly onto the top of the cot for super-speedy nappy changes. Once baby is done with this, it can be tucked safely away underneath the cot sales. It can also be converted into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.

This cot is an impressively long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. older (or even longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made from sustainably sourced hardwood a blend between Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress positions so that you can alter it to meet your child's evolving needs.

Grace the tester, a parent, loved that the sides were slatted and did not have sharp edges that could be a danger for children. It's also a clever choice for small rooms and ceilings that slope, as it takes up very little area, with only the side panel separating the cot from your toddler's bedroom.

The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled parts and simple instructions. The cot comes with teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also install drawers under the bed to store toys, clothes, and nappies.