20 Fun Facts About Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When it comes to cot beds for sale you want a bed that is solid, safe and of a good size. This model is constructed by hand and ticks all of the boxes. Our panel loved the mixture of pine and white.

This crib bed comes with all the accessories you need, such as storage compartments, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also easy to assemble 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's built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed and will surely see your little one through from the time they're born until four years old.

Its slightly tapered feet give it a modern version of the traditional cot. It also comes with three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to suit your growing cheap Baby Cot Bed cots (linked here), and an lower base for extra safety. The cot also comes with an under-cot storage draw as well as teething rails that help protect your little ones gums when they start to get their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan really liked this cot bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble, looked beautiful and had numerous extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also liked that it was gender-neutral which meant she could pass it on to future children.

You'll also need to buy a mattress on your own, as cot beds do not always include a mattress. You should choose a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the correct size. The most suitable mattresses for cots are made of foam, spring or coir and should be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The cot itself should have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child isn't able to get out. The space between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to keep your child's head from becoming stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot, made by a Scandi company, gives 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 the perfect suitable for a variety of nurseries and the changing table that comes with it will make it all more cohesive. This cot is available in two neutral shades white and soft grey. It will take just one hour to assemble, thanks to the clear directions and screws that are separate.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It is possible to add a junior extension kit that will take them to age five. This is a high-end option with a price that can match. If you're looking to invest in furniture for your nursery that will last for a long time, it's worth considering.

It's suitable from birth and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, so you can put the mattress up high to make it easy for your child to get in and out of. It's also a sturdy build and will fit standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the smallest cot on our list but still has plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a lovely choice for those looking for a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It has rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic from other cot beds in this price range. It offers three different levels of the base to meet their needs. This will prevent you from having to bend to take your baby.

It's also a good option if you have a smaller nursery, sloped ceilings or do not want to occupy the floor with your cot bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you would imagine."

The curved sleigh design on the ends of the cot bed add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four and then converted into a junior bed by cutting off the side rails. It comes with a top quality 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

This stylish cot made by Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed, however, it doesn't look heavy like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all your baby necessities close by.

One of the great things about this cot is that it can change with your child as they grow and change. You can remove the rails and convert it to an infant bed. When they are out of it the cot, you can transform it into a practical day bed.

This cot bed features an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carved edges flow into the curved side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The premium mattress can be lowered in two positions, making it easier to position your baby without needing to turn over. The teething rails protect the gums of your baby when they are teething.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly, this is a great-looking cot that is sure to impress your friends and family when they visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful photos, however in case you're concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall when necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot will be a great choice for parents who wish to gift their child an item of furniture that they can cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will stand the test of time. It's also simple to build and adjust as your Baby Cot 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 the 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 with an Allen key, and it converts into a lovely traditional-style bed that can be a part of your child's bedroom for years to be.

Despite being so premium-looking the cot is relatively affordable. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's tested, especially as you still need to buy a mattress separately. It is also the fastest flatpack cot that you can put together. Each piece is alphabetically labelled so you can't go wrong.

The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For certain parents, this could be a major issue. It's important to keep in mind that you'll likely have to replace your child's mattress at least every year, and often more often which isn't something to worry about. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you'll be able to be confident about the purchase.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren mini cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot that is traditional in design. It is incredibly affordable. It comes with a changing table that is attached to the top of the cot for quick and easy nappy-changing. Once baby is done with this, it folds securely under the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress sizes to choose from.

This cot is an impressively long-lasting option, suitable for use until your child is four years old. older (or even longer if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainably sourced hardwood - a blend between Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress positions so that you can alter it to meet your child's evolving requirements.

Parent tester Grace was impressed that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have sharp edges that could be a hazard for little ones. It's a great option for small rooms with sloped ceilings, as it takes up little floor space. The side panel is all that is needed to separate the cot from the room for your toddler.

The cot is designed to meet the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot comes with teething rails and a swivel-rocking frame. You can also install drawers under the bed to store your toys, clothes, and nappies.