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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking for cot beds for sale (mouse click the next article), you want something that's safe, sturdy and a good size. This model is made by hand and ticks all of the boxes. Our panel liked the combination of pine and white.

This cot bed comes with all the accessories you need, such as an area for storage teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It is also easy to put together, and looks great in any baby nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot bed is brimming with wonderful design features that adhere to an exquisitely crafted look. It is also constructed to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's bed, and will be used by your child from birth until the age of four.

The slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary alternative to the traditional cot. It also has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby, and an lower base for extra safety. The cot also comes with a handy under cot storage draw as well as teething rails that can help protect your baby's gums when they start to get their first teeth.

Megan Our parent tester loved this mini cot beds-bed. She said that it was easy to put together, looked lovely and had many extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also liked that it was gender neutral, so she could give it to future babies.

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

The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm to ensure that your child isn't able to climb out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head doesn't get trapped in the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot sale from a Scandi brand adds a fun look to the nursery, with the slats coloured to add a pop of colour that'll make your Baby Crib feel at in their own home. It's an ideal option for all nurseries and seamlessly blends into your design scheme, including a matching changing unit to tie everything together. This cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes less than an hour to assemble with the clear directions and separate screws aiding you in the process.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It is possible to add a junior extension kit which will allow them to the age of five. This is a high-end option with a price that can 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 and has three useful mattress base heights, so you can assemble it with the mattress up high to make it easier for your little one to move in and out of. It's also built to last and fits standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of safety and security. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed but still has plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a great option for those who want an old-fashioned cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges which create a distinctive look unlike other cot beds within this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your baby with three different heights of base to meet their requirements. This will help you avoid having to bend over to take your baby.

It's also a great option when you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up the floor with your cot bed. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that occupies less room than you might expect from its appearance."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot's ends adds a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is approximately four years old. It it can be converted into a junior bed by taking off the side rails and lowering both ends. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge under-drawer on the handles and runners to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot from Obaby is the last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed, but it's not bulky like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby's essentials close at hand.

One of the great 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 into a toddler bed and after they've outgrown it, you can turn it into a great day bed.

This cot bed is constructed from solid pine and features an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved edges flow into the curved side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be adjusted in two positions, making it easier to lay your baby down without unnecessary bending. It also includes teething rails to safeguard the delicate gums of your baby during their period of teething.

This cot is not expensive, but it's beautiful and will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. The instructions are simple to follow and contain helpful pictures. If you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it to the wall, if needed and removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot will be a wonderful option for parents looking to gift their child with an item of furniture that they can 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 child grows. Our test subject found it especially useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps along the edges so that your child can't fall out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed once your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends with an Allen key and it converts into a lovely, traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for years to be.

The cot appears expensive, however, it's actually very inexpensive. Our test subject said it was the best value cot bed she's tested and especially since you need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to put together and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The main drawback of this crib is that you will need to purchase a mattress separately which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more often. So this is not a big problem. It's also made of natural wood, so you'll be able to be comfortable about purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

A stylish and sturdy cot that has a classic style, this Good Little Trading Company option is great value for money. It comes with a matching changing table that clips to the top of cot for quick and simple nappy changing. It can be stored in a safe place under the cot once baby is finished. It could also be transformed into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.

This cot is a long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. old (or even longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainably sourced wood - specifically, a blend of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress base positions to accommodate your child's growing.

Grace, a tester for parents, loved that the sides were slatted and didn't have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's an excellent choice for rooms with sloped ceilings because it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is the only thing that separates the cot and the room of your toddler.

The cot is built to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot also has teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also put in drawers under the bed to store toys, clothes, and nappies.