Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide In Cot Beds

cot beds - speaking of, For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When it comes to cot beds for sale you want a bed that is safe, sturdy and a good size. This model is constructed by hand, and it checks all the boxes. Our panel liked the mixture of pine and white.

This cot bed has all the added features such as a storage drawer teething rails, two height positions. It's also simple to put together and looks great in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot is packed full of wonderful design features that follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It's built to last, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed and will surely keep your child safe from the time they're born until four years old.

Its slightly tapered feet make it a contemporary take on the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's size, and an lower base that adds safety. The cot also comes with an under-cot storage draw and teething rails which can help protect your baby's gums when they start to get their first teeth.

Megan, our parent tester loved this Mini Cot Bed-bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it looked stunning and came with many other features like a useful storage drawer. She also liked the fact that it's gender neutral so it can be passed down to your children in the future.

You'll also need to buy an additional mattress, since cot beds usually do not come with one. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The most suitable cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir, and must be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.

The height of the cot should not exceed 55cm to stop your child from climbing out. The space between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to keep your baby's head from getting trapped.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively style to the nursery with the coloured slats adding the right amount of color to make your little one feel at in their own home. It's an ideal choice for any nursery and seamlessly blends with the rest of your design scheme, including an accompanying changing unit to tie everything together. The cot is available in two neutral colours white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to put together, thanks to the clear directions and separate screws packs.

The cot bed can expand with your child. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors which will allow them until they reach the age of five. This is a premium option with a price to match. However, if you want to invest in nursery furniture that lasts for years, it's worth considering.

It's suitable for babies and features three handy mattress base heights so that you can set it up with the mattress high to make it easier for your little one to take out and in from. It's also made of a sturdy material and will fit a standard cot mattress that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security cots and tots comfort. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed but it has plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a lovely choice for those looking for a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It features dowel slats that are rounded to create an aesthetic that is unique from other beds in this price range. It has three base heights for your baby to suit their needs. This means you don't have to crouch to lift them from bed, which could save your back.

This is a good option if your nursery has an insignificant size or ceilings that are sloped or you don't want the bed to take up lots of floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that occupies less space than you expect from its appearance."

The curved sleigh details on the cot bed's ends bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until about four years old. It then it transforms into a junior bed by simply taking the side rails off and dropping the ends. It comes with a premium 140cm x70cm mattress. It includes a large under drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This elegant cot from Obaby is the final choice 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 underneath to keep all of your baby's essentials in one place.

This cot can grow with your child's. You can take off the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed and when they are old enough, you can even turn it into a useful day bed.

This cot bed features an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends flow beautifully into the curved rear side rails to differentiate it from other cot beds, creating an exquisite choice. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered by two positions, making it easier to put your newborn down without bending. It also comes with teething rails to protect your little one's delicate gums throughout their teething phase.

Despite being fairly expensive it's a stunning cot that is sure to delight your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are simple 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 to the wall, if needed and then removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a fantastic option for parents who want to give their child an item of furniture that they will cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will stand the test of time. It's also simple to build and adjust as your baby grows. Our tester found it particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps around the edges so your baby isn't able to be thrown out of bed.

It could also be converted into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. It's as easy as removing the side bars and solid ends by using an Allen key and it converts into a lovely, traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for years to come.

This cot looks expensive however, it's actually quite affordable. Our tester called it the Best cot for newborn value cot bed she's tested particularly since you require a mattress separately. It is also the fastest flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is labeled alphabetically, so there's no way to fail.

The biggest drawback with this cot is that you have to buy a separate mattress which may be a bit uncomfortable 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 often. So, this shouldn't be an issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you can feel good when you buy it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It's incredibly affordable. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that clips neatly onto the top of the cot to speed up nappy changes. It can be put away securely under the cot when baby is done. It could also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

The cot can be used until your child reaches the age of four (or more if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed of sustainable hardwood - it is a mix of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress positions so that you can adjust it to your child's growing requirements.

Parent tester Grace loved that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't come with sharp edges that could be an issue for toddlers. It's an excellent choice for small rooms with sloped ceilings because it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is the only thing that is needed to separate the cot from your toddler's room.

The cot is designed to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot comes with a teething rail and swivel-rocking frame. You can also put in drawers under the bed to store your toys, clothes, and nappies.