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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When it comes to cot beds for sale you want a bed that is solid, safe and of an appropriate size. The model is made by hand and ticks all the boxes. Our panel liked the mixture of pine and white.
This crib bed includes all the features you require, including storage compartments as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also easy to assemble and looks fantastic in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is full of amazing design features that adhere to an exquisitely crafted look. It's built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed. It will surely keep your child safe from birth until four years old.
Its slightly tapered feet make it a modern take on the traditional cot. It also has three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby and a lower base for added safety. The cot also comes with an under-cot storage draw as well as teething rails that will protect your infant's gums when they start getting their first teeth.
Our tester for parents Megan really liked this cot bed. It was easy to assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning it can be passed down to your children in the future.
You'll also have to purchase an additional mattress, since cot beds do not always come with one. You'll want to choose a flat, firm mattress that is the right size for your cheap baby cots. The best mattress for cheap cots is made of springs, foam, or coir. It must be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 582+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot's height should be no more than 55cm, to prevent your child from escaping. The distance between the bars should be no greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head doesn't get caught in them.
Stokke snuzkot
This dazzling cot from 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 child feel at home. It's the perfect suitable for a variety of nurseries and the matching changing unit will help tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral colors white and soft grey. It will take just one hour to put together due to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.
This cot bed will grow with your child. It is possible to add a junior extension kit which will allow them to age five. This is a high-end option with a price that can match. However, if you're looking to invest in nursery furniture that lasts for many years, it's definitely worth looking into.
It's suitable from the time of birth. The mattress can be set up high to allow easy access for your child. It's also built to last and will fit standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and simple and features a sleek oval shape that'll enhance your baby's feeling of safety and security. This is the smallest of cots on our list, but it offers plenty of room for your baby to rest.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
This is a great option to get a vintage-style cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges which create a distinctive look that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It offers three different levels of the base to meet their requirements. This means you don't have to bend over to pick them up from bed, which could save your back.
It's also a great option if your nursery has an insignificant size, sloped ceilings, or you don't want the bed to take up the floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece and occupies less space than you would think."
The curved sleigh detail on the cot's end adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four, then it can be converted to a junior bed by taking off the rails on the sides. It comes with a 140cm x70cm 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
The final cot in our round-up is this elegant model from Obaby. It has a sleigh design but doesn't have the bulky feel you often get with these kinds of beds. And it also has an under-bed drawer that allows you to keep all the baby essentials easily within reach.
This cot will grow with your child. You can remove the side rails to convert it into a toddler bed and once they outgrow that you can even turn it into a useful day bed.
This cot bed is made out of solid pine, tots and cots has an amazing hand-carved design. The carvings on the ends blend beautifully with the curved side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds, creating a truly luxurious choice. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered by two positions, making it easier to place your baby down without bending. The teething rails guard your baby's gums when they are teething.
Although it's quite expensive however, it's a beautiful cot that will impress your friends and family when they visit. The instructions are easy to follow and contain useful photos. If you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if necessary and removing the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a great choice for parents who wish to give their child something they can treasure. It's durable and well-constructed, so it will stand the test of time, and it's also easy to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges so that your child will not be thrown out of the bed.
It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed when your child is ready. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars as well as the solid end pieces to turn it into a traditional-style bed. It will stay in the room of your child for a long time.
This cot looks expensive however, it's actually very inexpensive. It was rated as the top value cot-bed by our testers even though you require a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot to assemble and is labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.
The biggest drawback with this cot is that you need 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 shouldn't be an issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you can feel comfortable when you purchase it.
Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed
A stylish and sturdy cot with a traditional style, this Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that clips onto the top of the cot for super-speedy nappy changes. When Baby Crib is finished with this, it can be tucked completely away beneath the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time comes with three mattress heights to pick from.
This cot is able to be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you buy the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed of sustainable hardwood - an amalgamation of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also 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 be a danger for children. It's a great choice for small rooms with sloped ceilings since it occupies the floor area in a tiny amount. The side panel is the only thing that separates the cot and the room of your toddler.
The cot is designed to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. The cot also comes with a teething rail and swivel-rocking frame. You can also install drawers under the bed to store clothes, toys and nappies.