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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale you need a product that's safe, sturdy and a good size. This model is constructed by hand and ticks all of the boxes. Our panel liked the mix of white and pine.

This cot bed has all the added extras, including a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It's also easy to put together and looks great in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot bed is packed full of wonderful design features that follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It easily converts into a toddler's crib and will be used by your child through from the time of birth until age four.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a more modern take on the traditional cot. It also has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby. It also has a lower base for more 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 tester for parents, really liked this cot-bed. It was easy to put together, looked beautiful and had many other features like a useful storage drawer. She also liked the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning it can be passed down to your children in the future.

Another thing to consider is that cot beds do not always include a mattress so you'll need to purchase it separately. You'll need to select a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The ideal cot mattress is made of springs, foam or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot itself must have a height limit of 55cm, so that your child can't climb out. The space between the bars shouldn't exceed 6.5cm to keep your baby's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

The dazzling cot, which is made by the Scandi company, adds an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors provide a splash of colour that makes your child feel welcome. It's the perfect design for any nursery, and the changing table that comes with it will make it all more cohesive. This cot comes in two neutral shades: white or soft grey. it takes just an hour to assemble with the clear instructions and separate screws aiding you in the process.

This cot bed will grow with your child. You can also add an extension kit for juniors which will allow them to age five. It's a premium choice with a price tag that will match, but if you're looking to purchase an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is well worth looking into.

It's suitable for babies and has three useful mattress base heights so that you can assemble it with the mattress high to make it easier for your baby to take out and in from. It's also a sturdy build and will fit standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will boost your cheap baby cots's sense of security and safety. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed however it still offers plenty of room for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a wonderful option to get a distinctive vintage-looking cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic distinct from other cots 4 tots in this price range. It comes with three different levels of the base to meet their requirements. This means that you won't have to crouch to get them out of bed, which can ease your back.

It's also a good option when you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to occupy the floor with your cot bed. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less room than you might imagine from its appearance."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot ends gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is about four years old. It then it transforms into an adult bed by taking the side rails off and dropping the ends. It comes with a Finest 140cm x 70cm mattress and has a large under drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The last cot we'll be discussing is this elegant alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have that bulky feeling that you usually get from these types of beds and it also comes with a drawer underneath that allows you to keep everything your baby needs easily within reach.

One of the most appealing aspects about this cot is the fact that it can adjust to your child's needs as they grow and change. You can remove the rails and make it an infant bed. Once they've grown out of it the cot, you can transform it into a practical day bed.

This cot bed comes with stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends flow into the curves of the side rails, creating the most recommended cribs luxurious cot bed. The luxurious base mattress can be set in two positions, making it easier to put your baby in a position without having to bend over. The teething rails protect your baby's gums while they are teething.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly, this is a great-looking cot that will impress your friends and family when they visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear with helpful photos, however should you be concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional 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 will be a fantastic option for parents looking to gift their child with a piece of furniture 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 tester found it particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges, so that your baby isn't able to be thrown out of bed.

It could also be converted into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and then it converts into a lovely traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for years to be.

Although it looks expensive even though it looks expensive, this cot is very affordable. It was rated as the top value cot-bed by our tester even though you have to purchase the mattress separately. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is labeled alphabetically and there's no way to go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a major issue. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more often. This isn't a big issue. It's also made of natural wood, which means you can feel good when you buy it.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

A sturdy and stylish cot with a classic style, this Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that clips neatly to the top of the cot for super-speedy diaper changes. When baby's done with this, it folds completely away beneath the cot. It also converts into a toddler bed at the time of need with three mattress heights to choose from.

This cot is a durable option that is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years of age (or even longer if you buy the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made of sustainably sourced hardwood - an amalgamation of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress bases so you can adjust it to your child's growing needs.

Grace the tester, a parent was delighted 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 tiny spaces and sloped ceilings as it takes up a small amount of floor space, with just the side panel detaching the cot from the toddler's bedroom.

The cot meets the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled parts and simple 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 toys, nappies and clothes should you wish to.