Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When it comes to cot beds for sale you need a product that's solid, safe and of an appropriate size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel members loved its unique combination of white and natural pine.
This crib bed includes all the features you need, such as a storage compartment, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also simple to assemble, and will look great in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is brimming with wonderful features that are designed to follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It's built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed and is sure to be with your baby from newborn until they are four years old.
Its slightly tapered feet give it a modern take on the traditional cot. cots and tots comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growth, and the lower base, which increases safety. The cot also has a handy under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums when they begin to get their first teeth.
Megan, our parent tester loved this cot-bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble, looked beautiful and had numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender neutral, so you can pass it down to future children.
Another thing to remember is that cot beds don't always come with a mattress, so you'll have to purchase one separately. You'll need to select a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The best cot mattress is made of springs, foam or coir. It must be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot itself must have a height limit of 55cm to ensure that your child won't be able to climb out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head doesn't be trapped within the bars.
Stokke snuzkot
The dazzling cot, which is made by a Scandi company, adds a fun feel to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors add a pop that makes your child feel at home. It's an ideal fit for most nurseries and seamlessly blends into your design scheme, including the matching changing unit to tie everything together. This cot comes in two neutral colours that are soft grey and white. It takes only an hour to put together thanks to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.
This cot bed will grow with your child, with the option to add a junior extension kit which 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 nursery furniture that lasts for a long time, it's worth looking into.
It's suitable from birth and has three useful mattress base heights so that you can assemble it with the mattress up high to make it easy for your baby to take out and in from. It is also made of a sturdy material and can be used with cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and simple, with a sleek oval shape that'll enhance your baby's feeling of safety and security. It's the smallest cot on our list but still has plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a fantastic option for those who want a vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowels which create a distinctive look that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It offers three different heights of base for your baby to accommodate their needs. This will prevent you from having to bend over to pick up your baby.
cots and tots 's also a good option when you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to occupy more floor space with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that occupies less room than you might think from its design."
The curved sleigh detail on the cot's end adds a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from birth until around four years old and then it transforms into a junior bed by simply taking off the side rails and lower both ends. It comes with a top quality 140cm x70cm mattress. It has a large under drawer on runners and handles for easy access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This stylish cot made by Obaby is the last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed, but it's not bulky like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all your baby essentials in one place.
One of the most appealing aspects about this cot is that it will adapt with your child as they grow and change. You can remove the rails and transform it into an infant bed. Once they've grown beyond that then you can convert it into a practical day bed.
This cot bed comes with an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends flow beautifully into the curved rear side rail to set it apart from other cot beds, creating an exquisite choice. The premium mattress can be adjusted in two different positions, making it easier to put your baby in a position without needing to bend over. The teething rails protect your baby's gums when they are teething.
Despite being fairly expensive however, it's a beautiful cot that will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. The instructions are easy to follow and contain useful photos. If you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it to the wall, if needed and removing the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed is the ideal option for parents who want their little one to grow up in a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It is sturdy and well-made which means it will last a long time. It's also easy to put together and adjust as your child grows. The test subject was impressed that there are no gaps between the edges of the cot so your baby won't fall from bed.
It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. You just remove the side bars and solid ends by using an Allen key and then it transforms into a beautiful traditional-style bed that can be part of your child's bedroom for many years to be.
The cot appears expensive, but it's actually very affordable. Our tester called it the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tried and especially since you require the mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to assemble and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.
This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires a separate mattress. For some parents, this may be a problem. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely need to replace your child's mattress at least every year, and sometimes more often which isn't an issue. Plus, it's made from natural wood, so you'll be able to be confident about the purchase.
Great Little Trading Company 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 comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that clips onto the top of the cot to speed up diaper changes. When baby's done with this, it tucks securely under the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed at the time of need with three mattress heights to choose from.
This cot is a long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child is four years older (or even longer if you purchase the extra toddler bed conversion kit). It's also constructed from sustainably-sourced wood - specifically, a blend of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress bases to adapt to the needs of your child's growing.
Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't have sharp edges that could pose a hazard for little ones. It's an excellent choice for rooms with sloped ceilings since it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is the only thing that divides the cot from the room of your toddler.
The cot meets the high safety standards set by BS EN 716, and assembly was easy thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and easy-to-follow instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rails are included, too, and you can add under-bed storage drawers for more room to stash nappies, toys and clothes If you'd like.