Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide To Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When it comes to cot beds for sale, you want something that's safe, sturdy and adequate in size. This model is hand-crafted and Cot For Sale ticks all the boxes and our panel members loved its unique combination of white and natural pine.

This cot bed comes with all the added features, including a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. 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 packed with amazing design features, all following a handcrafted aesthetic. It's also built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed. It will surely keep your child safe from birth until four years old.

Its slightly tapered legs give it a modern version of the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growing needs and a lower base which adds security. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw and teething rails which help protect your little ones gums when they start getting their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan loved this cot bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it looked stunning and came with many other features like a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact the fact that it was gender neutral, so she could pass it on to future babies.

You'll also need to purchase a mattress separately, mini cot beds as the cot beds don't always come with one. You should choose a firm, flat mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The ideal cot mattress is made of foam, springs or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS 582+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot itself must have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child won't be able to get out. The gap between the bars shouldn't exceed 6.5cm to stop your child's head from becoming stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand brings a fun style to the nursery with the slats coloured to add an element of color that will make your baby feel at in their own home. It's the perfect suitable for a variety of nurseries, and the changing table that comes with it will make it all more cohesive. The cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey. it takes only an hour to assemble with the clear directions and separate screws really helping you out.

This cot bed will grow with your child, with the option to add an extension kit for juniors which can take them up to around age five. This is a top-of-the-line option with a price to match. However, if you want to invest in furniture for your nursery that will last for a long time, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable for babies and features three handy mattress base heights, so you can put the mattress raised to make it easier for your child to move in and out of. It's also a sturdy build and can be used with standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and simple with a sleek oval shape that'll enhance your baby's feeling of security and safety. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed but still 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-looking cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create a look distinct from other affordable cots in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby, with three base heights to suit their requirements. This will save you from having to bend down to pick up your baby.

It's also a great alternative if your nursery is a small size, sloped ceilings or you don't want the bed to take up the floor space. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less room than you might expect from its appearance."

The curved sleigh details on the cot bed's ends provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until around four years old and then converts to a junior bed by taking off the side rails and dropping both ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The final cot we've reviewed is this stylish alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have the bulky feeling that you usually get from these kinds of beds. And it also has a handy drawer underneath which lets you keep all the baby essentials within easy reach.

This cot will grow with your child. You can take the rails off and convert it to a toddler bed. Once they grow out of that the cot, you can transform it into a useful day bed.

The cot bed is constructed from solid pine and features an amazing hand-carved design. The carvings on the ends flow beautifully into the curved side rail to set it apart from other cot beds and make an exquisite choice. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered by two positions to make it easier to lay your baby down without unnecessary bending. The teething rails protect the gums of your baby when they are teething.

This cot isn't cheap, but it is stunning and will impress your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are easy to follow and include helpful pictures. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service for an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if needed and removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed the ideal option for parents who want their little one to grow up in a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It's durable and well-built and will last for a long time. It's also simple to assemble and change as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially helpful that the cot does not have any gaps at the edges so that your child will not be thrown out of the bed.

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

This cot looks expensive however, it's actually very inexpensive. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money 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 and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically, so you won't get wrong.

The main drawback of this crib is that you will need to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. But, it's important to remember that you'll probably need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per year, and more often and this shouldn't be a big deal. It's also made of natural wood, which means you can feel comfortable when you purchase it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

A sturdy and stylish cot with a traditional design, this Good Little Trading Company option is great value for Cot beds money. It comes with a matching changing table that clips to the top of cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. Once baby is done with this, it can be tucked securely under the cot. It can also be converted into a toddler's bed by using 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 toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainable wood - in this instance it's a mixture of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and includes three mattress base positions to adjust to your growing child.

Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't come with sharp edges that could pose an issue for toddlers. It's a great choice for rooms with sloped ceilings since it occupies the floor area in a tiny amount. The side panel is the only thing that divides the cot from your toddler's room.

The cot is designed to meet the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rail are included as well as the option to add drawers under the bed to store more clothes, nappies and toys If you'd like.