Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking at cot beds for sale you need a product that's safe, sturdy and a good size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart combination of white and natural pine.
This crib bed includes all the features you require, including storage compartments as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also simple to put together and looks great in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is full of amazing design features that adhere to an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. crib sets can be converted into a toddler's crib and will carry your child from the time of birth until age four.
The slightly tapered feet 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 and a lower base for more security. The cot is equipped with an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums when they begin to get their first teeth.
Megan, our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many other features like a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it on to your children in the future.
You'll also need to purchase a mattress separately, as the cot beds don't always come with one. You'll need to select a firm, flat mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best mattresses for cots are made of foam, spring or coir. They should be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.
The cot itself must have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child won't be able to climb out. The distance between the bars should be no greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head won't be trapped within them.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand adds a fun vibe to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your baby feel at the home of their dreams. It is a perfect suitable for a variety of nurseries and the matching changing unit will make it all more cohesive. This cot is available in two neutral shades white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to assemble, thanks to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.
The cot bed can expand with your child. You can also add a junior extension kit that can take them up to age five. It's a premium choice with a price tag to match, but if you're looking to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is well worth considering.
It's suitable from birth. The mattress can be placed high for easy access by your child. It is also made of a durable material and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cmx70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of safety and security. This is the smallest cot on our list, yet it offers plenty of room for your baby to rest.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
This is a lovely choice for those looking for a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It features rounded dowels that give it a distinct look that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers additional 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 if your nursery has small dimensions or ceilings that are sloped or you don't want the bed to take up the floor space. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that occupies less space than you think from its design."
The curved sleigh details on the cot's end adds a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four, and then transformed into a junior bed simply by cutting off the side rails. It includes a 140cmx70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer on the handles and runners to make it easy to access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The last cot we'll be discussing is this stylish alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it doesn't feel heavy like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby's necessities close by.
This cot will grow with your child. You can remove the rails and convert it to an infant bed. When they are out of it the cot, you can transform it into a practical day bed.
This cot bed has a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The hand-carved edges are beautifully integrated into the curved rear side rail to distinguish it from other cot beds and create an extremely luxurious option. The mattress base is deluxe and can be adjusted in two positions, making it easier for you to lay your baby down without bending. It also includes teething rails that protect your little one's delicate gums throughout their teething phase.
This cot is not inexpensive, but it's gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends when they come to visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear and include useful pictures. However, 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 needed and removing all the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed a smart choice for parents who want their child to grow into a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It's durable and well-built and will last for a long time. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it particularly handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges so that your child isn't able to get out of the bed.
It could also be converted into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can remove the side bars and the solid end pieces to transform it into a traditional-style bed. It will be in your child's bedroom for many years.
Despite being so premium-looking the cot is very affordable. It was rated the best price cot-bed we tested by our testers even though you need to buy a mattress separately. It is also the fastest flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is labeled alphabetically and there's no way to make a mistake.
The biggest drawback with this cot is that you have to buy a separate mattress that could be uncomfortable for some parents. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per year, and often more frequently which isn't an issue. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you can be comfortable about purchasing it.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
A stylish and sturdy cot with a traditional style This Good Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that snaps neatly to the top of the cot to speed up diaper changes. It can be tucked away in a safe place under the cot once baby is done. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.
This cot is able to be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you purchase the 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 - and comes with three mattress positions so that you can adjust it to your child's changing requirements.
Grace, a tester for parents loved the fact that the sides were slatted and didn't have sharp edges that could pose a threat to children. It's a great choice for rooms with sloped ceilings because it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is all that separates the cot and the room of your toddler.
The cot was designed to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. The cot comes with teething rails and a swivel-rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store clothes, toys and nappies.