Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide For Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the best cot newborn Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's secure, durable and adequate in size. This model is hand-crafted and ticks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart mix of white and natural pine.

This cot bed has all the added extras, including a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It's also easy to assemble and looks fantastic in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot is brimming with wonderful design features that adhere to an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also built to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's bed and will carry your child through from birth to age four.

The slightly tapered legs make it a more modern take on the traditional cot. It also features three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby and a lower base for more safety. The cot is equipped with a handy under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan really liked this cot bed. It was easy to assemble, looked beautiful and had numerous extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also liked the fact that it was gender neutral which meant she could give it to future babies.

You'll also need to buy an additional mattress, since cot beds do not always come with a mattress. You'll need to select a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The ideal cot mattress is made of springs, foam, or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS 582+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

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

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand adds a fun look to the nursery, with the slats coloured to add an element of color that will make your child feel at in their own home. It's a great option for all nurseries and blends seamlessly with the rest of your decor, and comes with a matching changing unit to tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes only an hour to put together with the clear instructions and separate packs of screws really helping you out.

This cot bed will grow with your child. You can also add an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to age five. This is a premium option that comes with a price to match. If you want to invest in nursery furniture that will last for years, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights so that you can assemble it with the mattress up high to make it easy for your child to get in and out of. It's also made of durable materials and fits standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of safety and security. It's the smallest cot on our list however it still offers plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a lovely choice to get a distinctive vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowels which create a distinctive look unlike other cot beds within this price range. It offers three different heights of base for your baby to suit their requirements. This will prevent you from having to bend to take your baby.

It's also a good choice for those with a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to occupy the floor with your cot bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece and takes up less space than you think."

The curved sleigh detailing on the ends of the cot bed provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until around four years old and it can be converted into a junior bed by simply taking the side rails off and lower both ends. It comes with a 140cm x70cm premium mattress as well as a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot from Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed but it's not heavy like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer beneath to keep your baby's essentials in one place.

This cot will grow with your child's. You can remove the rails and transform it into a toddler bed. Once they grow beyond that then you can convert it into a practical day bed.

This cot bed is constructed from solid pine and features an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curves of the side rails, creating a truly luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered in two positions to make it easier to lay your baby down without having to bend. It also comes with teething rails that protect the delicate gums of your baby during their teething period.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly it's a stunning cot that will impress your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are simple to follow and contain helpful pictures. If you're concerned about your DIY skills, top rated cots John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes fixing it to the wall, if necessary and removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed the ideal choice for parents who want their baby to grow up in a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will last for a long time. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges so your baby will not get out of the bed.

It is also able to be transformed into a bed for toddlers when your child is old enough. You just remove the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and then it transforms into a beautiful traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for many years to come.

Although it looks expensive the cot is quite affordable. Our tester said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's tested particularly since you need to buy a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot that you can put together. Each piece is alphabetically labelled and there's no way to fail.

The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress. For some parents, this might be a major issue. It's important to keep in mind that you'll likely need to replace your child's mattress at least once a year, and often more frequently which isn't something to worry about. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you can be comfortable about purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

A sturdy and stylish cot with a traditional design This Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that snaps neatly onto the top ranked cribs of the cot for super-speedy changing nappy. Once baby is done with this, it folds completely away beneath the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress heights to choose from.

This 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 constructed from sustainably-sourced wood - in this instance it's a mixture of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress positions that you can adjust to the growing needs of your child.

Parent tester Grace was impressed that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't come with sharp edges that could be dangerous for children. It's a great choice for small rooms with a sloped ceiling because it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is what divides the cot from your toddler's room.

The cot meets the high safety standards set by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled parts and simple instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rail are included too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed for more room to stash toys, nappies and clothes If you'd like.