Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking for cot beds, you need something that is solid, safe, and of a good size. This model is constructed by hand and ticks all the boxes. Our panel liked its mix of white and pine.
This cot bed has all the added extras that you would expect, such as a drawer for storage, teething rails and two height positions. It's also easy to assemble and looks stunning in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is full of amazing features that are designed to follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It is also built to last. It can be converted into a toddler's bed, and will carry your child from birth until the age of four.
The slightly tapered legs make it a modern take on the traditional cot. It also features three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby. It also has a lower base for added security. The cot also has a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums as they begin to get their first teeth.
Megan Our tester for parents loved this cot-bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral, so you can pass it on to future babies.
Another thing to consider is that cot beds don't always include a mattress, therefore you'll need to purchase this separately too. You will want to select a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. cot sets for cots is made from springs, foam or coir. It should also be certified according to British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot should have a height limit of 55cm, so that your child won't be able to get out. The distance between the bars should be no greater than 6.5cm so that your child's head won't get trapped in them.
Stokke snuzkot
This dazzling cot, made by the Scandi company, brings an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats with a color provide a splash of colour that will make your child feel comfortable. It's a great choice for any nursery and blends seamlessly into your design scheme, including the 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 assemble, due to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.
The cot bed can expand with your child. You can also add an extension kit for juniors that will take them to the age of five. This is a top-of-the-line option with a price that can match. If you're looking to invest in nursery furniture that will last for a long time, it's worth looking into.
It is suitable for babies from the time of birth. The mattress can be placed high to allow easy access for your child. It's also a sturdy build and can be used with standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the small cot on our list but it has plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a lovely choice to get a distinctive vintage-looking cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic that is different from others in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your child with three base heights to suit their needs. This will help you avoid having to bend to take your baby.
It's also a good choice if you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or don't want to take up too much floor space with your cot bed. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that occupies less space than you imagine from its appearance."
The curved sleigh details on the cot's end gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until around four years old and then converts to a junior bed by simply removing the side rails and dropping the ends. It comes with a premium 140cm x 70cm mattress and features a large under-drawer on runners and handles for easy access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The final cot in our round-up is this elegant alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed, but it doesn't feel big like other beds of this type. It also comes with a drawer to keep your baby's necessities close by.
This cot can grow with your child's. You can take off the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed and after they've outgrown it, you can turn it into a useful day bed.
The cot bed is constructed out of solid pine, and has an amazing hand-carved design. The carved ends flow beautifully into the curved rear side rails to distinguish it from other cot beds and make an exquisite choice. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered in two positions, making it easier to lay your baby down without bending. It also includes teething rails to safeguard the delicate gums of your baby throughout their teething phase.
The cot isn't expensive, but it's beautiful and will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful pictures, but should you be concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when necessary and disposing of the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed an excellent option for parents who want their baby to grow into a piece furniture they'll cherish. It's durable and well-built which means it will last many years. It's also simple to assemble and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially helpful that the cot does not have any gaps around the edges, so that your baby isn't able to get out of bed.
It is also able to be transformed into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. With an Allen key, you can remove the side bars and the solid end pieces to turn it into an old-fashioned bed. It will be in the room of your child for many years.
Despite its stunning design the cot is quite affordable. It was rated the top value cot-bed by our testers even though you require a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot that you can put together. Each piece is labeled alphabetically and there's no way to make a mistake.
The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this might be a deal-breaker. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more frequently. This isn't an issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you can feel good about your purchase.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
A stylish and sturdy cot with a classic style This Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a matching changing table that is attached 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 toddler bed when the time comes, with three mattress heights to choose from.
This cot is a long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child turns four years old. of age (or even longer if you get the additional toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainable hardwood - an amalgamation of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress bases so you can adjust it to your child's growing needs.
Grace the tester, a parent was delighted that the sides were slatted, and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's also a clever choice for small rooms and sloped ceilings as it takes up very little area, with only the side panel separating the cot from your bedroom for your toddler.
The cot is designed to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rail are included, too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed for extra storage space clothes, nappies and toys If you'd like.