10 Things We Love About Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking for cot beds for sale you need a product that's secure, durable and an appropriate size. This model is made by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by its mix of white and pine.

This cot bed comes with all the extras you need such as a storage drawer teething rails, 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 brimming with amazing design features, all based on an artistically designed aesthetic. It's durable and easily converts into a toddler bed and will surely be with your baby from the time they're born until four years old.

The slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary alternative to the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your baby's growth and also the lower base, which increases security. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw as well as teething rails that help protect your little ones gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Megan Our parent tester, really liked this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble it looked stunning and came with many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it down to future babies.

You'll also need to purchase a mattress separately, as the cot beds don't always come with one. You'll want to choose a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The ideal cot mattress is made from springs, foam or coir. It must be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS A1:5852 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot's height should not exceed 55cm, to prevent your child from escaping. The distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm to ensure that your baby's head can't be trapped within the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand adds a fun style to the nursery with the slats coloured to add an element of color that will make your little one feel at home. It is a perfect fit for most nurseries and the changing table that comes with it will tie it all together. The cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes less than 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. It comes with the option of adding an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to the age of five. This is a top-of-the-line 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 considering.

It is suitable for babies from the time of birth. The mattress can be positioned high for easy access by your child. It's also sturdy and will fit standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of security and comfort. This is the smallest cot in our list, but it still provides plenty of space for your baby to lay down.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a great option for those looking for a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create a look distinct from other Cots to Tots in this price range. It has three base heights for your baby to suit their requirements. This will prevent you from having to bend down to pick up your baby.

This is a good option if your nursery has a small size or ceilings that are sloped, or you don't want the 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 detail on the cot ends gives a touch of class to any nursery cots. It can be used until your child is four, then it can be converted into a junior bed simply by cutting off the side rails. It comes with a Finest 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also has a large under drawer with handles and metod-kopilka.ru runners to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This elegant cot made by Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed, but it's not big like other beds of this type. It also comes with a drawer to keep all of your baby's essentials close at hand.

This cot can grow with your child's. You can take off the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed, and once they outgrow that you can also convert it into a great day bed.

This cot bed is constructed of solid pine and has an amazing hand-carved design. The carved ends blend beautifully with the curved rear side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds and create an exquisite choice. The luxurious base mattress can be adjusted in two positions which makes it easier to position your baby without needing to bend over. It also comes with teething rails to protect the delicate gums of your baby throughout their teething phase.

Although it's quite expensive however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to impress your family and friends when they visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful photos, however if you're worried about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a fantastic choice for parents who wish to gift their child with an item of furniture that they can treasure. It's sturdy and well-constructed, so it will last an extended period of time. It's also easy to assemble and adjust as your child grows. The tester liked that there were no gaps around the edges of the cot, so your baby won't fall from his bed.

It is also able to be transformed into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can remove the side bars and the solid end pieces to turn it into an old-fashioned bed. It will stay in your child's room for a long time.

Despite its stunning design the cot is quite affordable. Our tester called it the best value cot bed she's tested particularly since you require an additional mattress. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is labeled alphabetically so there's no way to make a mistake.

The biggest drawback with this cot is that you have to purchase a mattress separately which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. However, it's worth remembering that you'll likely have to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and often more often and this shouldn't be something to worry about. It's also made of natural wood, so you'll be able to feel good about your purchase.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot in a traditional style. It's incredibly affordable. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that clips onto the top of the cot for quick diaper changes. Once baby is done with this, it can be tucked securely under the cot. It also converts into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress heights to choose from.

This cot is a durable choice, and is suitable for use until your child is four years older (or even longer if you get the additional toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainable hardwood - a blend between Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - tots and cots has three mattress positions so that you can adjust it to your child's changing requirements.

Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't come with sharp edges that could be an issue for toddlers. It's also a clever choice for small rooms and ceilings with slopes, since it occupies a tiny area, with only the side panel separating the cot from your bedroom for your toddler.

The cot is built to meet the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rail are included as well as the option to include drawers underneath the bed for extra storage space clothes, nappies and toys If you'd like.