Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide Towards Cot Beds

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When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's solid, safe and of adequate in size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart mix of natural and white pine.

This cot bed has all the extras you need, 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 mamas and papas coxley crib is packed full of wonderful features that are designed to follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It easily converts into a toddler's bed and will see your child through from birth until the age of four.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a modern alternative to the traditional cot. It also comes with three adjustable mattress positions to fit your growing baby. It also has an lower base for extra security. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as 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 simple to put together, looked lovely and had numerous extra features like an excellent storage drawer. She also appreciated that it was gender-neutral which meant she could pass it on to the next generation of babies.

You'll also need to purchase a mattress separately, as the cot beds don't always come with one. You'll need to select a flat, firm mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best Mini Cot Bed mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir, and must be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.

The cot's height should be no more than 55cm to prevent your child from climbing out. The space between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to stop your child's head from becoming trapped.

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 home. It's a perfect choice for any nursery and seamlessly blends into your decor, and comes with an accompanying changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. This cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes only an hour to put together with the clear directions and screws in separate packs aiding you in the process.

This cot bed will grow with your child. You can 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 that can match. However, if you want to invest in nursery furniture that will last for years, it's worth considering.

It is suitable for babies from birth. The mattress can be placed high to allow easy access for your child. It's also a sturdy build and can be used with standard cot mattresses up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is simple and modern and features an oval shape that'll enhance your baby's feeling of safety and security. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed but still has plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a lovely choice if you're after a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It has rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your baby, with three base heights to suit their needs. This will save you from having to bend over to take your baby.

It's also a good option for those with a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up the floor with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that occupies less space than you imagine from its appearance."

The curved sleigh details on the cot bed ends add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is around four years old and it can be converted into an adult bed by taking off the side rails and lower both ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge 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 model from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed, however, it doesn't look big like other beds of this type. It also comes with a drawer to keep all your baby cot online essentials close at hand.

The cot can expand with your child. You can take the rails off and convert it to an infant bed. Once they've grown out of that then you can convert it into an useful daybed.

This cot bed is made of solid pine and has an amazing hand-carved design. The carved ends flow into the curved side rails to create the most luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be adjusted in two positions to make it easier to place your baby down without having to bend. It also comes with teething rails to safeguard your little one's delicate gums during their teething period.

Despite being fairly expensive it's a stunning cot that is sure to delight your family and friends when they come to visit. The instructions are easy to follow and come with useful photos. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it to the wall, if necessary and then removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot will be a great option for parents who want to give their child something they can cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will last for a long time, plus it's easy to put together and adjust as your baby grows. Our test subject found it especially handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges so your baby will not get out of bed.

It can also be converted into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. Simply remove the side 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.

The cot appears expensive, however, it's actually quite affordable. Our tester said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tried, especially as you still need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the quickest flatpack cot to assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically, so you won't get wrong.

The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress. For some parents, this may be a major issue. It's important to keep in mind that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and often more frequently and this shouldn't be an issue. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you can be comfortable about purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

A sturdy and stylish cot that has a classic style This Good Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It comes with a matching changing table that clips to the top of cot for quick and easy nappy-changing. When baby's done with this, it can be tucked securely under the cot. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.

This cot is a long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. of age (or even longer if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed of sustainably sourced hardwood - a blend between Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress base positions so you can alter it to your child's growing needs.

Grace, a parent tester was delighted that the sides were slatted and didn't have any sharp edges which could pose a risk to children. It's a great option for small rooms with sloped ceilings because it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is all that divides the cot from the room for your toddler.

The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze due to the alphabetically labeled parts and straightforward instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rail are included as well as the option to include drawers underneath the bed for more room to stash clothes, nappies and toys if you like.