Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide To Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When it comes to cot sales beds for sale, you want something that's solid, safe and of an appropriate size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes and our panel loved its smart combination of white and natural pine.

This cot bed includes all the features you'll need, like a storage compartment as well as teething rails and two height settings. It is also simple to assemble, and looks fantastic in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed by mamas and papas is packed with great design features, all following a handcrafted aesthetic. It's built to last, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed. It is sure to see your little one through from birth until four years old.

The slightly tapered feet make it a modern take on the traditional cot. It also comes with three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby. It also has a lower base for added security. The cot also has an under-cot storage draw and teething rails which help protect your little ones gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan loved this cot bed. It was easy to assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also liked the fact that it's gender neutral, so you can pass it down to future babies.

You'll also have to purchase a mattress on your own, as cot beds usually do not come with a mattress. You should choose a flat, firm mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The ideal cot mattress is made of foam, springs or coir. It should be inspected and certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot itself must have a height limit of 55cm to ensure that your child isn't able to get out. The gap between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to stop your child's head from becoming stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand gives a lively vibe to the nursery, with the slats coloured to add the right amount of color to make your baby feel at home. It's a great option for all nurseries and blends seamlessly into your decor, and comes with an accompanying changing unit to tie it all together. This cot is available in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes just an hour to put together, with the clear instructions and separate screws that will help you.

The cot bed will expand with your child. It comes with the option of a junior extension kit which will allow them to reach around age five. This is a premium option with a price that can match. If you want to invest in furniture for your nursery that will last for years, it's worth considering.

It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights, meaning you can assemble it with the mattress up high to make it easier for your baby to move in and out of. It's also built to last and can be used with standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is simple and modern, with an elegant oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of safety and security. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed however it still offers plenty of room for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a great option if you want an old-fashioned cot. It features rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic unlike other cot beds within this price range. It has three levels of the base to accommodate their requirements. This means you don't need to bend to get them out of bed, which could save your back.

It's also a good choice when you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or don't want to take up the floor with your cot bed. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less room than you might imagine from its appearance."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's ends gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is approximately four years old. It it can be converted into a junior bed by simply removing the side rails and dropping both ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm Finest mattress and Cot Sale 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 last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style design but doesn't have that bulky feel you often get with these kinds of beds. And it also has a drawer underneath that means you can keep all the baby necessities easily within reach.

This cot will grow with your child's. You can take the rails off and convert it to a toddler bed. Once they've grown out of that, you can turn it into an useful daybed.

This cot bed is made out of solid pine, and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved edges flow into the curving side rails to create the most luxurious mini cot beds bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered by two positions to make it easier to lay your baby down without having to bend. The teething rails guard your baby cot online's gums when they are teething.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to delight 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, John Lewis provides an assembly service that costs PS60. This includes fixing it to the wall, if required, and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a great option for parents who want to gift their child something they will cherish. It's durable and well-constructed, so it will endure the test of time, plus it's easy to build and adjust as your baby cots online grows. Our test subject found it especially helpful that the cot does not have any gaps around the edges so your baby can't be thrown out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed when your child is ready. You just remove the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for years to come.

Despite its stunning design the cot is very affordable. It was rated as the top price cot-bed we tested by our testers however, you'll have to purchase an additional mattress. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can build. 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 may be a major issue. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, and occasionally more frequently. So, this shouldn't be an problem. It's also made from natural wood, which means you can feel confident when purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

A stylish and sturdy cot with a classic style, this Good Little Trading Company option is great value for money. It comes with a matching changing table that clips to the top of cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. It can be stored securely under the cot when baby is done. It could also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot is able to be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainable hardwood - it is a mix of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's changing requirements.

Grace the tester, a parent was delighted that the sides were slatted, and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's also a great option for rooms with small or ceilings that slope, as it takes up very little area, with only the side panel detaching the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.

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