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

When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's safe, sturdy and a good size. The model is made by hand and ticks all the boxes. Our panel liked the mix of white and pine.

This cot bed comes with all the accessories you need, such as storage compartments as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also easy to put together and looks fantastic in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot bed is brimming with wonderful features that are designed to follow an exquisitely crafted look. It is also built to last. It can be converted into a toddler's bed and will see your child through from birth to age four.

The slightly tapered legs make it a modern version of the traditional cot. It also comes with three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby and an lower base for extra security. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to protect your baby's gums as they begin to get their first teeth.

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

You'll also have to purchase a mattress on your own, as cot beds usually do not come with a mattress. You'll need to select a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The best cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir and should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.

The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child won't be able to get out. The space between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to keep your child's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot, from a Scandi company, gives an exciting vibe to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors add a pop that will make your child feel welcome. It's a perfect choice for any nursery and blends seamlessly with the rest of your design scheme, with an accompanying changing unit to tie everything together. The cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes just an hour to assemble with the clear directions and screws in separate packs really helping you out.

This cot bed can grow with your child. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors that can take them up until they reach the age of five. This is a high-end option that comes with a price to match. However, if you're looking to purchase nursery furniture that lasts for many years, it's definitely worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth tots and cots has three useful mattress base heights, meaning you can put the mattress high to make it easier for your little one to get in and out of. It's also a sturdy build and can be used with standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of safety and security. It's the small cot on our list but still has plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a fantastic option for those who want an old-fashioned cot. It features rounded dowels which create a distinctive look from other cot beds in this price range. It has three levels of the base to suit their needs. This will save you from having to bend over to pick up your Baby Cot Bed.

This is also a great alternative if your nursery is a small size, sloped ceilings, or you don't want your cot bed to take up lots of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece and takes up less space than you imagine."

The curved sleigh details on the cot ends adds 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 taking off the rails on the sides. It comes with a 140cm x70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This elegant cot made by Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it's not bulky like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also comes with a drawer to keep all of your baby's essentials in one place.

This cot will grow with your child's. You can take off the side rails to transform it to a toddler bed. And after they've outgrown it, you can even turn it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed comes with stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends are beautifully integrated into the curved rear side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds, creating an extremely luxurious option. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered in two positions to make it easier to put your newborn down without unnecessary bending. The teething rails protect your baby's gums while they are teething.

Although it's quite expensive however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to impress your friends and family when they come to visit. The instructions are simple to follow and come with useful photos. If you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service for an additional PS60. This includes fixing it to the wall, if required and then removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed a smart option for parents who want their baby cots on sale to grow into a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will endure the test of time, plus it's easy to put together and adjust as your baby cots online grows. Our test subject found it especially useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges so that your child can't get out of the bed.

It can also be converted into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. You just remove the side bars and solid ends by using an Allen key, and it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that can be part of your child's bedroom for years to be.

This cot looks expensive however, it's actually quite affordable. Our tester said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tested particularly since you need to buy an additional mattress. It is also the fastest flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is labeled alphabetically so you can't fail.

The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a problem. It is important to keep in mind that you will need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, and occasionally more often. So this is not an problem. It's also made of natural wood, so you'll be able to feel comfortable when you purchase it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

A stylish and sturdy cot with a classic style, this Good Little Trading Company option is great value for money. It comes with a matching changing table that clips onto the top of cot for quick and easy nappy-changing. When baby is finished with this, it tucks securely under the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time comes, with three mattress heights to choose from.

This cot is a long-lasting option, suitable for use until your child is four years older (or even longer if you buy the extra toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainably sourced hardwood - it is a mix of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress positions so that you can alter it to meet your child's evolving needs.

Grace, a tester for parents was delighted that the sides were slatted and did not have any sharp edges which could be a danger for children. It's also a good option for rooms with small or sloped ceilings as it occupies a tiny floor space, and only the side panel separating the cot from your toddler's bedroom.

The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and straightforward instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rails are included, too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed for extra storage space toys, nappies and clothes If you'd like.