The Best Way To Explain Cot Beds To Your Mom

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the best crib newborn Deals

When it comes to cot beds for sale (click over here), you want something that's safe, sturdy and a good size. This model is hand-crafted and ticks all the boxes, and our panel members loved its unique mix of white and natural pine.

This cot bed comes with all the added features, including a storage drawer teething rails, two height positions. It's also easy to assemble and looks stunning in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is full of great design features, all following an artistically designed aesthetic. It's durable and can easily be converted into a toddler bed and is sure to keep your child safe from birth until four years old.

Its slightly tapered feet make it a contemporary take on the traditional cot. It also comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby, and an lower base for extra security. The cot also has an under-cot storage draw and teething rails which help protect your little ones gums when they start to get their first teeth.

Megan Our parent tester 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 that it was gender-neutral, so she could give it to the next generation of babies.

You'll also need to purchase a mattress separately, as cot beds usually do not come with one. You'll need to choose a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the correct size. The ideal cot mattress is made from springs, foam, or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS A1:5852 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot itself must have a height limit of 55cm, so that your child isn't able to climb out. The distance between the bars should be no more than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head doesn't get trapped in the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand gives a lively look to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding a pop of colour that'll make your baby feel at in their own home. It's an ideal fit for most nurseries and blends seamlessly into your design scheme, with the matching changing unit to tie everything together. This 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.

The cot bed can grow with your child. It comes with the option of adding an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to about age five. This is a high-end option that comes with a price to match. However, if you want to invest in furniture for your nursery that will last for years, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights, so you can put the mattress high to make it easy for your child to take out and in from. It's also sturdy and can be used with standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. 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 of best cots uk on our list, but it has plenty of space for your baby to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is an excellent choice to get an old-fashioned cot bed. It features rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby with three base heights to suit their needs. This will prevent you from having to bend down to take your baby.

This is a good alternative if your nursery is an insignificant size or ceilings that are sloped, or you don't want your cot bed to take up a lot of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you would imagine."

The curved sleigh design on the ends of the cot bed provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is approximately four years old. It it can be converted into a junior bed by simply taking off the side rails and lower the ends. It comes with a premium 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also has a large under drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to get access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It has a sleigh design but doesn't have that bulky feeling that you usually get from these types of beds. Additionally, it also comes with a handy drawer underneath which means you can keep all the baby necessities in reach.

This cot can grow with your child's. You can take off the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed, and after they've outgrown it, you can also convert it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed comes with stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved edges flow into the curving side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The premium mattress can be lowered in two positions which makes it easier to place your newborn without needing to lean over. The teething rails guard your baby's gums when they are teething.

This cot is not expensive, but it's stunning and will impress your family and friends who visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are clear with useful pictures. However, if you're worried about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when needed and removing all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a great option for parents looking to gift their child something they will cherish. It is sturdy and well-made which means it will last an extended period of time. It's also simple to assemble and change as your child grows. The tester was pleased that there are no gaps between the edges of the cot so your baby won't fall out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. Simply remove the sides bars and solid ends with an Allen key, and it converts into a lovely traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for many years to be.

Although it looks expensive even though it looks expensive, this cot is quite affordable. It was rated the top value cot-bed by our tester, even though you still have to purchase the mattress separately. It is also the fastest flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The main drawback to this cot is that you have to buy a separate mattress, which might be off-putting for some parents. However, it's worth remembering that you'll likely have to replace your child's mattress at least every year, and more frequently and this shouldn't be a big deal. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you can be comfortable about purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren mini cotbed

A stylish and sturdy cot with a traditional style This Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It includes a space-saving changing table that clips neatly to the top of the cot for super-speedy changing nappy. It can be stored securely under the cot when baby is finished. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.

This cot is able to be used until your child is the age of four (or more if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainably-sourced wood - in this case, a blend of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress base positions to adjust to your child's growing.

Grace, a tester for parents, loved that the sides were slatted, and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's a great choice for rooms with ceilings that slope because it occupies the floor area in a tiny amount. The side panel is all that divides the cot from the room for your toddler.

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