Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide On Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

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

This cot bed comes with all the added features, including a storage drawer teething rails, two height positions. 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 full of amazing features that are designed to follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It's built to last, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed. It will surely keep your child safe from newborn until they are four years old.

The slightly tapered legs make it a more modern take on the traditional cot. It also features three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby and a lower base for added security. The cot also comes with a handy under cot storage draw and teething rails which will protect your infant's gums when they start getting their first teeth.

Megan Our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble, looked beautiful and had many extra features including an useful storage drawer. She also loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it on to your children in the future.

Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds don't always come with a mattress, so you'll need to purchase it separately. You'll need to choose a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the right size. The Best cot for newborn mattress for cots is made of springs, foam or coir. They should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The cot itself must have a height limit of 55cm to ensure that your child isn't able to climb out. The gap between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm to stop your child's head from getting trapped.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand adds a fun style to the nursery with the slats that are coloured adding an element of color that will make your baby feel at the home of their dreams. It's an ideal fit for most nurseries and seamlessly blends into the rest of your design scheme, with a matching changing unit to tie everything together. The cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes less than an hour to put together with the clear directions and screws in separate packs that will help you.

The cot bed can grow with your child, and includes the option to add a junior extension kit which can allow them to grow up to around age five. This is a premium option with a price to match. If you're looking to purchase furniture for your nursery that will last for years, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights, meaning you can set it up with the mattress high to make it easy for your child to get in and out of. It's also constructed of a sturdy material and can be used with cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your cheap baby cots's sense of security and comfort. This is the smallest cot in our list, yet it offers plenty of room for your baby to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a lovely choice for those looking for a unique vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowels which create a distinctive look unlike other cot beds within this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby, with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This means you don't need to bend to pick them up from bed, which could save your back.

It's also a great 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. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that takes up less room than you might expect from its appearance."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot's end adds a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is about four years old. It it can be converted into a junior bed by simply removing the side rails and dropping the 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 stylish cot from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it's not heavy like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby cot online's necessities close by.

One of the best things about this cot is that it can change with your child as they grow and change. You can take off the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed and after they've outgrown it, you can even turn it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed has stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The hand-carved edges blend beautifully with the curved rear side rails to distinguish it from other cot beds and make an extremely luxurious option. The deluxe base mattress can be lowered in two positions which makes it easier to put your baby in a position without having to bend over. It also has teething rails to protect your little one's delicate gums throughout their teething phase.

Although it's quite expensive it's a stunning cot that will impress your friends and family when they come to visit. The instructions are easy to follow and come with useful photos. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service that costs PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if needed, and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a great option for parents looking to give their child an item of furniture that they will cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will stand the test of time, and it's also easy to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges, so that your baby can't fall out of the bed.

It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers when your child is old enough. Simply remove the sides bars and solid ends by using an Allen key and it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for many years to be.

Despite being so premium-looking the cot is very affordable. Our test subject said it was the best crib for newborn value cot bed she's ever tried, especially as you still need to purchase a mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot you can assemble and is labeled alphabetically, so you won't get wrong.

The main drawback of this crib is that you will need to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you will need to change the mattress of your child at least once per month, and occasionally more often. So, this shouldn't be a big issue. 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 sturdy and stylish cot that has a classic style, this Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that clips to the top of the cot for quick nappy changes. It can be stored safely under the cot when baby is done. It also converts into a toddler bed when the time is right, with three mattress heights to choose from.

This cot is an impressively durable choice, and is suitable for use until your child turns four years old. old (or even longer if you get the additional toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also 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 adjust it to meet your child's evolving requirements.

Grace the tester, a parent 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 great option for rooms with small or sloped ceilings as it occupies a tiny floor space, with just the side panel that separates the cot from your bedroom for your toddler.

The cot meets the high safety standards set by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze due to the alphabetically labeled parts and simple instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rail are included as well as the option to include drawers underneath the bed for extra storage space nappies, toys and clothes if you like.