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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 adequate in size. This model is constructed by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by the mixture of pine and white.

This cot bed comes with all the added extras, including a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It's also simple to put together, and will look great in any baby nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot bed by mamas and papas is packed with great design features, all based on an artistically designed aesthetic. It's durable, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed. It is sure to be with your baby from the time they're born until four years old.

The slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary take on the traditional cot. It also comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby and a lower base for added security. The cot also comes with an under-cot storage draw as well as teething rails that can help protect your baby's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Megan, our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to put together it looked stunning and came with many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it was gender neutral which meant she could pass it on to the next generation of babies.

Another thing to remember is that cot beds don't always come with a mattress, so you'll need to purchase one separately. You should choose a flat, firm mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best mattress for cots is made from springs, foam or coir. It should also be certified according to British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot itself should have a height limit of 55cm so that your child can't get out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head won't get trapped in the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively style to the nursery with the slats that are coloured adding an element of color that will make your little one feel at in their own home. It's a perfect fit for most nurseries and seamlessly blends into the rest of your design scheme, with a matching changing unit to tie it all together. The cot is available in two neutral colours white and soft grey. It takes only an hour to put together due to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.

This cot bed will grow with your child, and includes the option of adding an extension kit for juniors which can allow them to grow up to around age five. It's a high-end option with a price tag that will match, but if planning to invest in an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is well worth looking into.

It is suitable for babies from birth. The mattress can be set up high to make it easy for your child. It's also made of a sturdy material and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is simple and modern with an elegant oval shape that will enhance your baby's feeling of safety and security. It's the small cot beds cot on our list however it still offers plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is an excellent choice if you want a vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic distinct from other cots in this price range. It has three levels of the base to meet their requirements. This will help you avoid having to bend to take your baby.

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

The curved sleigh details on the ends of the cot bed add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four, then it can be converted into a junior bed simply 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 chic 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 an under-bed drawer that means you can keep all the baby necessities within easy reach.

The cot can expand with your child's. You can remove the rails and transform it into an infant bed. When they are beyond that then you can convert it into a practical day bed.

This cot sets bed is made from solid pine and features an exquisite hand-carved design. The hand-carved edges are beautifully integrated into the curved rear side rails to distinguish it from other cot beds and make a truly luxurious choice. The deluxe base mattress can be adjusted in two positions, making it easier to position your baby without needing to turn over. It also comes with teething rails that protect the delicate gums of your baby during their teething period.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly however, it's a beautiful cot that will impress your friends and family when they visit. The instructions are simple to follow and include useful photos. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service that costs PS60. This includes mounting it to the wall, if required and then removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed a smart choice for parents who wish for their little one to grow up in a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It's sturdy and well-made so will last for a long time, and it's also easy to build and adjust as your baby grows. The test subject was impressed that there are no gaps around the edges of the cot, so your baby won't fall from to bed.

It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed once your child is ready. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars as well as the solid end pieces to turn it into an old-fashioned bed. It will remain in your child's bedroom for a long time.

Despite its stunning design even though it looks expensive, this cot is very affordable cots. Our test subject said it was the best value cot bed she's ever tried, especially as you still require the mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot to assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

The main drawback to this cot is that you need to buy a separate mattress that could be uncomfortable for some parents. However, it's worth remembering that you'll likely have to replace the mattress of your child at least every year, and sometimes more often, so this isn't really something to worry about. It's also made of natural wood, which means you can feel comfortable when you purchase it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

A stylish and sturdy cot that has a classic design, this Good Little Trading Company option is great value for money. It comes with a changing table that clips to the top of the cot to allow for quick and simple nappy changing. It can be put away securely under the cot when baby is finished. It also transforms into a toddler bed at the time of need with three mattress heights to choose from.

This cot is an impressively long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old (or even longer if you get the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made of sustainable hardwood - an amalgamation of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress positions so that you can adjust it to meet your child's evolving requirements.

Parents test Grace liked that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could pose dangerous for children. It's also a good option for rooms with tiny spaces and sloped ceilings as it takes up very little area, with only the side panel that separates the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.

The cot is designed to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. The cot also comes with teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store clothes, toys and nappies.