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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the best cot bed Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale you need a product that's solid, safe and of an appropriate size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel was impressed by its clever mix of natural and white pine.

This cot bed comes with all the added extras that you would expect, such as a drawer for storage teething rails, as well as two height positions. It is also easy to build and looks fantastic in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot bed is packed full of wonderful design features that follow an exquisitely crafted look. It's durable, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed. It will surely see your little one through from newborn until they are four years old.

The slightly tapered feet make it a modern take on the traditional cot. It also comes with three adjustable mattress positions to fit your growing baby. It also has a lower base for more security. The cot comes with an under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan really liked this cot bed. She said it was simple to put together, looked lovely and had many extra features, including an excellent storage drawer. She also liked that it was gender-neutral, so she could pass it on to the next generation of babies.

You'll also need to buy a mattress on your own, as cot beds do not always come with one. You'll want to choose a flat, firm mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The best mattress for cots 4 tots is 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 height of the cot should be no more than 55cm to stop your child from climbing out. The space between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to keep your child's head from getting trapped.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand brings a fun look to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding a pop of colour that'll make your baby feel at home. It's an ideal option for all nurseries and blends seamlessly into your decor, and comes with an accompanying changing unit to tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral colors white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to assemble, thanks to the clear directions and screws that are separate.

The cot bed can expand with your child. You can also add a junior extension kit that will take them to the age of five. This is a top-of-the-line option that comes with a price to match. If you want to invest in nursery furniture that lasts for a long time, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth and has three useful mattress base heights, meaning you can put the mattress high to make it easier for your child to take out and in from. It's also built to last and will fit standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and simple with an oval shape that'll boost your baby's feelings of safety and security. This is the smallest cot in our list, yet it offers plenty of room for your baby to rest.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a wonderful option for those looking for a unique vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create a look 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 needs. This means that you won't have to crouch to lift them from bed, which can ease your back.

It's also a good choice for those with a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to occupy more floor space with your crib bed. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that occupies less room than you might expect from its appearance."

The curved sleigh details on the cot bed ends add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from birth until around four years old and it can be converted into a junior bed by simply removing the side rails and dropping both ends. It comes with a 140cm x70cm premium mattress as well as a large under-drawer on the handles and runners to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This elegant cot from Obaby is the last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed but it doesn't feel big like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer beneath to keep your baby's essentials in one place.

The cot can expand with your child. You can take off the side rails to transform it into a toddler bed, and once they outgrow that you can also convert it into a practical day bed.

This cot bed features an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carvings on the ends are beautifully integrated into the curved rear side rail to distinguish it from other cot beds and create a truly luxurious choice. The premium mattress can be set in two different positions making it easy to put your baby in a position without needing to turn over. The teething rails guard your baby's gums when they are teething.

This cot isn't cheap, but it is beautiful and will impress your family and friends who visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful photos, however if you're worried about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall when necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed is a smart choice for parents who want their little one to grow up in a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It's durable and well-built which means it will last a long time. It's also easy to assemble and change as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges so that your child isn't able to fall out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed when your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and then it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that can be a part of your child's bedroom for many years to come.

This cot looks expensive, however, it's actually very inexpensive. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tested and especially since you need to purchase a mattress separately. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is alphabetically labelled and there's no way to fail.

The main drawback of this crib is that you will need to buy a separate mattress which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely have to replace the mattress of your child at least every year, and more often and this shouldn't be a big deal. It's also made from natural wood, which means you can feel confident when purchasing it.

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. It comes with a changing table that is attached to the top of the cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. When baby is finished with this, it can be tucked safely away underneath the cot. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.

This cot is able to be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed of sustainably sourced hardwood - an amalgamation of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress positions so that you can alter it to your child's growing needs.

Grace, a parent tester, loved that the sides were slatted, and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a risk to children. It's a great crib choice for rooms with ceilings that slope since it occupies little floor space. The side panel is all that is needed to separate the cot from your toddler's room.

The cot is built to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rail are included, too, and you can add under-bed storage drawers for more room to stash nappies, toys and clothes if you like.