20 Fun Facts About Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the best crib Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale you want a bed that is secure, durable and adequate in size. The model is made by hand and ticks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by the mix of white and pine.

This cot bed has all the extras you need that you would expect, such as a drawer for storage, teething rails and two height positions. It is also easy to assemble, and will look great in any baby nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley crib is full of amazing design features that follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also built to last. It can be converted into a toddler's crib and will see your child from birth to age four.

The slightly tapered feet make it a modern 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 more safety. The cot is equipped with an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to protect your Baby Crib's gums when they begin to get their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan loved this cot bed. It was easy to put together it looked stunning and came with many other features like a useful drawer for storage. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral so it can be passed down to your children in the future.

You'll also have to purchase a mattress separately, as the cot beds don't always include a mattress. You'll need to select a flat, firm mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The best crib for newborn mattresses for cots are made of springs, foam or coir and should be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The height of the cot should not exceed 55cm to prevent your child from climbing out. The distance between the bars should not be greater than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head won't get caught in them.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively style to the nursery with the slats coloured to add an element of color that will make your child feel at the home of their dreams. It's a perfect choice for any nursery and blends seamlessly with the rest of your design scheme, including a matching changing unit to tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral colours white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to put together thanks to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.

This cot bed can grow with your child. You can add an extension kit for juniors that will take them to the age of five. It's a high-end option with a price tag to match, but if looking to purchase a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is well worth a look.

It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights so that you can put the mattress raised to make it easier for your child to move in and out of. It's also made of a durable material and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is modern and simple and features an elegant oval shape that will boost your baby's feelings of safety and security. This is the smallest of cots on our list, but it has plenty of space for your baby to rest.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a fantastic option for those who want a vintage-style cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges which create a distinctive look from other cot beds in this price range. It has three base heights for your baby to meet their needs. This will prevent you from having to bend over to pick up your baby.

It's also a good choice for those with a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up too much floor space with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less room than you might think from its design."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot's ends adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is approximately four years old. It then it transforms into a junior bed by taking off the side rails and dropping both ends. It comes with a premium 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also includes a large under drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to get access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The final cot we've reviewed is this chic option from Obaby. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have that chunky feel that is often associated with these types of cribs beds. Additionally, it also comes with a drawer underneath that means you can keep all the baby essentials in reach.

One of the most appealing aspects about this cot is that it can adjust to your child's needs as they grow and change. You can take the rails off and convert it to an infant bed. Once they grow beyond that the cot, you can transform it into an useful daybed.

This cot bed has stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends are incorporated into the curves of the side rails, creating a truly luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be adjusted in two positions to make it easier to place your baby down without having to bend. It also comes with teething rails to protect the delicate gums of your baby during their period of teething.

Despite being fairly expensive, this is a great-looking cot that will delight your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are easy to follow and contain useful photos. If you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes fixing it to the wall, if needed and then removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed an excellent option for parents who want their child to grow up in a piece of furniture they will cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will last for a long time. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your baby grows. Our tester found it to be particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps along the edges so that your child will not be thrown out of bed.

It is also able to be transformed into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. You just remove the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and it transforms into a beautiful, traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for years to come.

Despite its stunning design, this cot is actually quite affordable. It was rated the top price cot-bed we tested by our testers even though you have to purchase the mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The main drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress. For some parents, this may be a problem. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more frequently. This isn't an problem. It's also made from natural wood, so you can feel comfortable when you purchase it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

A stylish and sturdy cot with a traditional style This Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a matching changing table that clips onto the top of the cot for quick and simple nappy changing. It can be stored safely under the cot when baby is done. It can also be converted into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress sizes to choose from.

This cot can be used until your child is the age of four (or longer if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainably-sourced wood - in this instance it's a mix of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and includes three mattress bases to accommodate your growing child.

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 clever option for rooms with tiny spaces and ceilings that slope, as it takes up a small cot beds amount of floor space, and only the side panel separating the cot from the toddler's bedroom.

The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was easy thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and simple instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rails are included, too, and you can add under-bed storage drawers to store more toys, nappies and clothes should you wish to.