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

When you're looking for cot beds for sale (click through the following page) you need a product that's secure, durable and an appropriate size. The model is made by hand, and it checks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by the mix of white and pine.

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

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot is packed full of wonderful features that are designed to follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's crib and tots and cots, moiafazenda.ru, will be used by your child from the time of birth until age four.

Its slightly tapered feet give it a modern take on the traditional cot. It also has three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby, and a lower base for more safety. The cot also has an under-cot storage draw and teething rails that help protect your little ones gums when they start to get their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan loved this cot bed. It was easy to put together, looked beautiful and had many other features like a useful drawer for storage. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral so you can pass it on to future babies.

You'll also have to purchase an additional mattress, since the cot beds don't always come with one. You'll need to select a firm, flat mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best mattress for cheap cots is made of springs, foam, or coir. It should be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS A1:5852 or BS 1877-10/1997.

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

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot, from a Scandi company, adds an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats with a color give a pop of color that makes your child feel at home. It's the perfect design for any nursery, and the matching changing unit will help tie everything together. The cot is available in two neutral colours white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to assemble, thanks to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.

The cot bed can grow with your child, with the option of adding an extension kit for juniors that will allow them to reach the age of five. It's a high-end option with a price tag to be matched, but if you're looking to purchase an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is worth considering.

It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, meaning you can assemble it with the mattress high to make it easier for your baby to get in and out of. It's also sturdy and will fit standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and simple with a sleek oval shape that'll boost your baby's feelings of safety and security. This is the smallest cot on our list, but it still has plenty of space for your baby to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a wonderful option if you're after a unique vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create a design that is unique from other beds in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your baby with three different heights of base to meet their requirements. This will save you from having to bend over to take your baby.

This is a good option for a nursery that is an insignificant size with a sloped ceiling or you don't want the cot bed to take up the floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece and takes up less space than you would think."

The curved sleigh details on the cot bed ends bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until approximately four years old. It then converts to a junior bed by simply taking the side rails off and lower the ends. It comes with a 140cm x70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The final cot in our round-up is this stylish option from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it doesn't feel big like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby's necessities close by.

One of the best things about this cot is the fact that it can adapt with your child as they change and grow. You can take off the side rails to convert it to a toddler bed. And once they outgrow that you can also convert it into a practical daybed.

This cot bed features an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends blend beautifully with the curved rear side rails to differentiate it from other cot beds and create an extremely luxurious option. The deluxe base mattress can be set in two positions making it easy to place your newborn without having to turn over. The teething rails safeguard your baby's gums while they are teething.

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

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot is the ideal option for parents who want their baby to grow into a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It is sturdy and well-made which means it will last an extended period of time. It's also simple to assemble and change as your child grows. The test subject was impressed that there were no gaps between the edges of the cot to ensure that your baby won't fall out of bed.

It is also able to be transformed into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars and solid end pieces to transform it into an old-fashioned bed. It will be in your child's bedroom for many years.

Although it looks expensive, this cot is actually very affordable. Our tester said it was the best value cot bed she's tested, especially as you still need to buy the mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot to put together and is labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires a separate mattress. For some parents, this might be a deal-breaker. It's important to remember that you'll need to change the mattress of your child at least once a month, but sometimes more often. So, this shouldn't be an problem. It's also 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's incredibly affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that clips onto the top of the cot for quick and simple nappy changing. When baby's done with this, it can be tucked securely under the cot. It can also be converted into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.

This cot can be used until your child is the age of four (or longer if you buy the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed of sustainable hardwood - it is a mix of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's growing needs.

Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could be a hazard for little ones. It's also a clever option for rooms with small or sloped ceilings as it takes up a small amount of area, with only the side panel detaching the cot from your bedroom for your toddler.

The cot is built to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rails are included, too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed for more room to stash toys, nappies and clothes If you'd like.