Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide For Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking for cot beds for sale you need a product that's secure, durable and an appropriate size. This handmade model checks all the boxes, and our panel was impressed by its clever mix of natural and white pine.

This cot bed has all the extras you need, including a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It's also simple to build and looks great in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

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

Its slightly tapered legs give it a modern alternative to the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your baby's growth and a lower base which adds security. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums as they begin to get their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan really liked this cot bed. She said it was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many extra features, cot for sale including a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact the fact that it was gender neutral, so she could give it to future babies.

You'll also need to buy an additional mattress, since the cot beds don't always come with one. You will want to select a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The most suitable mattress for cots is made of foam, spring or coir, and must be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot itself should have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child won't be able to climb out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm so that your child's head won't be trapped within them.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand brings a fun style to the nursery with the slats coloured to add a pop of colour that'll make your baby feel at the home of their dreams. It's an ideal fit for most nurseries and seamlessly blends into the rest of your design scheme, with a matching changing unit to tie it all together. This cot is available in two neutral colors that are soft grey and white. It takes just an hour to put together thanks to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.

The cot bed will expand with your child, and includes the option to add a junior extension kit which will allow them to reach the age of five. It's a premium choice with the price tag to be matched, but if you're planning to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is well worth a look.

It's suitable from birth and comes with three convenient mattress base heights so that you can set it up with the mattress high to make it easy for your little one to move in and out of. It's also made of a sturdy material and will fit a standard cot mattress that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed but still has plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a lovely choice for those looking for a unique vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create a design that is different from others in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your baby, with three base heights to suit their needs. This will save you from having to bend over to pick up your baby.

It's also a great option if you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or don't want to take up the floor with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less space than you think from its design."

The curved sleigh design on the cot bed ends bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is approximately four years old. It then converts to a junior bed by taking off the side rails and lowering the ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This elegant cot made by Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed however, it doesn't look bulky like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all of your baby's essentials in one place.

One of the great things about this cot is that it can adapt with your child as they grow and change. You can take the rails off and transform it into an infant bed. Once they've grown out of that the cot, you can transform it into an useful day bed.

This cot bed is made of solid pine and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved ends are beautifully integrated into the curved side rail to set it apart from other cot beds and create an extremely luxurious option. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered in two positions to make it easier for you to place your baby down without unnecessary bending. The teething rails protect your baby's gums when they are teething.

Although it's quite expensive however, it's a beautiful cot that will impress your friends and family when they visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are easy to follow with useful pictures. However, should you be concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if required and disposing of all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot is an excellent option for parents who want their baby to grow up in a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It's sturdy and well-constructed, so it will last a long time. It's also easy to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially helpful that the cot does not have any gaps at the edges so that your child isn't able to get out of the bed.

It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the side bars and solid ends with an Allen key and then it transforms into a beautiful, traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for many years to come.

This cot looks expensive, but it's actually very affordable cots. Our test subject said it was the best value cot bed she's ever tried, especially as you still need to purchase an additional mattress. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to put together, with every piece labelled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this might be a deal-breaker. However, it's worth remembering that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and more often and this shouldn't be an issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you'll be able to feel good about your purchase.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot in a traditional style. It's extremely affordable cots. It comes with a changing table that clips to the top of the cot to allow for quick and easy nappy-changing. Once baby is done with this, it tucks safely away underneath the cot. It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot is an impressively durable option that is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. old (or even longer if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainable wood - in this case it's a mix of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress positions that you can accommodate the growing needs of your child.

Parent tester Grace was impressed that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could be an issue for toddlers. It's also a good option for rooms with tiny spaces and ceilings that slope, as it occupies a tiny floor space, and only the side panel separating the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.

The cot is in compliance with the high safety standards set by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze due to the alphabetically labeled parts and straightforward instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rail are included, as well as the option to add drawers under the bed for extra storage space toys, nappies and clothes should you wish to.