Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When looking for a cot bed, you need something that is safe, sturdy and of a decent size. The model is made by hand and ticks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by the combination of pine and white.
This cot bed includes all the features you need, such as storage compartments, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also easy to assemble and looks stunning in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley cot is packed full of wonderful design features that follow an exquisitely crafted look. It is also constructed to last. It easily converts into a toddler's bed and will carry your child through from birth until the age of four.
The slightly tapered feet make it a modern version of the traditional cot. It also features three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby. It also has a lower base for added safety. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.
Our parent tester Megan loved this cot bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it looked stunning and came with many other features like a useful drawer for storage. She also liked the fact that it's gender neutral so you can pass it on to future children.
Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds don't always include a mattress, therefore you'll need to purchase it separately. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the correct size. The best cot mattress is made of springs, foam or coir. It must be inspected and certified in accordance with 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 isn't able to climb out. The distance between the bars should be no more than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head doesn't get caught in the bars.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand adds a fun style to the nursery with the slats coloured to add an element of color that will make your child feel at home. It's a great option for all nurseries and seamlessly blends into the rest of your decor, and comes with the matching changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. This cot is available in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes just an hour to put together with the clear directions and separate screws that will help you.
This cot bed will grow with your child, and includes the option of adding an extension kit for juniors that will allow them to reach the age of five. This is a premium option with a price to match. If you're looking to purchase nursery furniture that lasts for years, it's worth looking into.
It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, so you can put the mattress raised 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 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest cot in our list, yet it provides plenty of space for your baby to rest.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is an excellent choice to get a vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic from other cot beds in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your child with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This will help you avoid having to bend down to pick up your baby.
This is a good option if your nursery has a small size, sloped ceilings or you don't want your cot bed to take up a lot of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you would think."
The curved sleigh design on the ends of the cot bed bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is around four years old and then converts to an adult bed by taking off the side rails and dropping the ends. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm premium mattress as well as a large under-drawer on runners and handles 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's not heavy like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby's essentials in one place.
One of the great things about this cot is that it will adapt with your child as they grow and change. You can take the rails off and make it a toddler bed. When they are out of it the cot, you can transform it into a practical daybed.
This cot bed features a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved edges flow into the curved side rails to create the most luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered by two positions to make it easier to put your newborn down without unnecessary bending. Read the Full Content teething rails guard your baby's gums while they are teething.
Despite the fact that it is quite costly however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to impress your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are simple to follow and contain useful photos. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service for an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if needed, and disposing of the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed is an excellent choice for parents who wish for their baby to grow into a piece of furniture they will cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will stand the test of time. It's also simple to build 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 your baby can't get out of bed.
It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. Simply remove the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and it converts into a lovely traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for many years to be.
Although it looks expensive even though it looks expensive, this cot is very affordable. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's tested particularly since you require the mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot you can assemble and is labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.
The main drawback of this cot is that you have to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. It's important to remember that you will need to change the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more frequently. So this is not an problem. It's also made of natural wood, so you'll be able to feel good when you buy it.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
A sturdy and stylish cot with a traditional style, this Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a matching changing table that clips onto the top of the cot to allow to make it quick and easy to change nappy. When baby's done with this, it tucks securely under the cot. It can also be converted into a toddler bed when the time comes with three mattress sizes to choose from.
The cot can be used until your child is the age of four (or longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainable wood - specifically it's a mixture of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and includes three mattress base positions to adapt to the needs of the growing needs of your child.
Grace, a tester for parents was delighted that the sides were slatted and didn't have any sharp edges which could be a danger for children. It's an excellent choice for small rooms with ceilings that slope since it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is what divides the cot from the room for your toddler.
The cot is in compliance with the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and simple instructions. The cot also has teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also install drawers under the bed to store toys, clothes, and nappies.