Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking for the cot beds that are available you want a bed that is safe, sturdy and a good size. This model is made by hand, and it checks all the boxes. Our panel loved its mixture of pine and white.
This cot bed comes with all the extras you need such as a storage drawer teething rails, two height positions. It's also simple to put together and looks great in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley cot bed is brimming with wonderful features that are designed to follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also built 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 give it a more contemporary take on the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's growth and the lower base, which increases security. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw as well as teething rails that will protect your infant's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.
Our parent tester Megan was extremely pleased with this cot bed. It was easy to assemble it looked stunning and came with numerous extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated that it was gender-neutral and she could give it to future babies.
Another thing to remember is that cot beds don't always come with a mattress, therefore you'll need to purchase it separately. You will want to select a firm, flat baby mattress that is the correct size. The best mattress for cots is made of springs, foam, or coir. It must be inspected and certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 582+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot itself should have a height limit of 55cm to ensure that your child isn't able to get out. The space between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to prevent your child's head from becoming stuck.
Stokke snuzkot
This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand gives a lively look to the nursery, with the slats coloured to add the right amount of color to make your baby feel at home. It is a perfect design for any nursery and the changing table that comes with it will help tie everything together. The cot is available in two neutral colours that are soft grey and white. It will take just one hour to put together thanks to the clear directions and separate screws packs.
This cot bed will grow with your child. You can also add a junior extension kit that will take them to age five. It's a high-end option with a price tag that will be matched, but if you're looking to purchase a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is 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 take out and in from. 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. This is the smallest cot in our list, yet it has plenty of space for your baby to rest.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a lovely choice if you're after a unique vintage-style cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges that create a unique aesthetic that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your child with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This means that you won't need to bend to get them out of bed, which can ease your back.
This is a good option if your nursery has small dimensions with a sloped ceiling, or you don't want your cot bed to take up the floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that takes up less room than you might imagine from its appearance."
The curved sleigh design on the cot's ends gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four, and then transformed into a junior bed by removing the side rails. It comes with a Finest 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also has a large under drawer on runners and handles for easy access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The final cot in our round-up is this stylish model from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it doesn't feel big like other sleigh beds. It also comes with a drawer to keep your baby's necessities close by.
One of the great things about this cot is that it will adapt with your child as they change and grow. You can take the rails off and convert it to a toddler bed. Once they've grown beyond that, you can turn it into a practical daybed.
This cot bed comes with a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends are beautifully integrated into the curved rear side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds and create an exquisite choice. The premium mattress can be set in two different positions which makes it easier to position your baby without having to lean over. The teething rails protect the gums of your baby when they are teething.
This cot is not inexpensive, but it's beautiful and will impress your family and friends when they visit. cribs beds to assemble and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful photos, however if you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when necessary and disposing of the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot is an excellent choice for parents who want their little one to grow into a piece furniture that they'll treasure. It's sturdy and well-made so will endure the test of time, and it's also easy to put together and adjust as your child grows. The tester liked that there were no gaps between the edges of the cot, so your baby won't fall off the bed.
It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers when your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars and solid end pieces to turn it into a traditional-style bed. It will be in your child's room for a long time.
The cot appears expensive, however, it's actually very inexpensive. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tried particularly since you require the mattress separately. 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 main drawback to this crib is that you will need to buy a separate mattress which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. It's important to keep in mind that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least every year, and sometimes more frequently which isn't something to worry about. It's also made of natural wood so you can be comfortable about purchasing it.
Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed
This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot in a traditional style. It is incredibly affordable. It includes a space-saving changing table that clips neatly onto the top of the cot for super-speedy changing nappy. When baby is finished with this, it can be tucked securely under the cot. It could also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.
This cot is an impressively durable choice, and is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. of age (or even longer if you buy the extra toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made from sustainably sourced hardwood an amalgamation of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's changing needs.
Grace, a parent tester loved the fact that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could pose a threat to children. It's also a good option for rooms with small or sloped ceilings as it takes up very little area, with only the side panel detaching the cot from your toddler's bedroom.
The cot is in compliance with the high safety standards set by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and simple instructions. The cot also has teething rails and a swivel-rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store toys, clothes and nappies.