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Cot Beds For Sale – A Roundup of the Best Deals When you're looking for cot beds you'll need one that is solid, safe and of a suitable size. This model is constructed by hand and ticks all of the boxes. Our panel liked its combination of pine and white. such a good point has all the extras you need such as a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It's also simple to put together and looks stunning in any nursery. Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed The mamas and papas coxley cot bed is packed full of wonderful features that are designed to follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It's durable and can easily be converted into a toddler bed. It is sure to see your little one through from birth until four years old. The slightly tapered legs make it a more modern version of the traditional cot. It also comes with three adjustable mattress positions to suit your growing baby. It also has an lower base for extra 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 to get their first teeth. Megan, our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble, looked beautiful and had numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also liked that it was gender-neutral and she could pass it on to future children. You'll also need to purchase an additional mattress, since the cot beds don't always come with a mattress. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the correct size. The ideal cot mattress is made from springs, foam, or coir. It should be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS A1:5852 or BS 1877-10/1997. The cot's height should be no more than 55cm to stop your child from climbing out. The distance between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head won't get trapped in the bars. Stokke snuzkot This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively 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 fit for most nurseries, and the changing table that comes with it will help tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral shades – white or soft grey. it takes just an hour to put together with the clear instructions and separate screws really helping you out. This cot bed will grow with your child. You can also add a junior extension kit that will take them to age five. It's a premium choice with the price tag to be matched, but if you're planning to invest in an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is well worth considering. It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights, so you can set it up with the mattress high to make it easy for your child to take out and in from. It's also constructed of a sturdy material and fits standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of security and comfort. This is the smallest of cots on our list, yet it offers plenty of room for your baby to lay down. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed This is a great option for those who want an old-fashioned cot. It has rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic that is different from others in this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your child with three base heights to suit their needs. This means you don't have to crouch to lift them from the bed, which can save your back. This is also a great option for a nursery that is small dimensions or ceilings that are sloped, or you don't want your cot bed to take up a lot of floor space. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: “It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less room than you might expect from its appearance.” The curved sleigh design on the cot bed's ends add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from birth until about four years old. It then it transforms into an adult bed by taking off the side rails and lower the ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed This stylish cot made by Obaby is the last option in our roundup. It has a sleigh design but doesn't have that bulky feel you often get with these types of beds and it also comes with a handy drawer underneath which allows you to keep all the baby necessities in reach. One of the great things about this cot is that it can adapt with your child as they change and grow. You can take the rails off and make it an infant bed. Once they've grown beyond that, you can turn it into an useful day bed. This cot bed comes with stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends flow beautifully into the curved rear side rail to set it apart from other cot beds and make an extremely luxurious option. The luxurious base mattress can be adjusted in two different positions making it easy to position your baby without having to turn over. It also comes with teething rails to protect your baby's delicate gums during their teething period. This cot is not expensive, but it's stunning and will impress your family and friends who visit. The instructions are simple to follow and include helpful pictures. If you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service that costs PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if necessary and then removing the packaging. Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed This sleigh-style cot is the ideal choice for parents who wish for their child to grow into a piece of furniture they will cherish. It's durable and well-constructed, so it will endure the test of time, and it's also easy to build and adjust as your baby grows. Our test subject found it especially helpful that the cot does not have any gaps along the edges so your baby can't be thrown out of the bed. It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed once your child is ready. You just remove the side bars and solid ends with an Allen key and then it converts into a lovely traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for many years to be. This cot looks expensive but it's actually very affordable. Our test subject said it was the best value cot bed she's ever tested, especially as you still need to buy a mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot you can assemble and is labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to 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. However, it's worth remembering that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per year, and more often, so this isn't really an issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you can be confident about the purchase. Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that snaps neatly onto the top of the cot to speed up nappy changes. It can be put away safely under the cot when baby is finished. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress sizes to choose from. This cot is an impressively long-lasting option, suitable for use up to the time your child turns four years old. of age (or even longer if you buy the extra toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainable hardwood – it is a mix of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case – and has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's growing needs. Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have sharp edges that could pose dangerous for children. It's a great option for small rooms with a sloped ceiling, as it takes up only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is all that is needed to separate the cot from your toddler's room. The cot was designed to meet the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rails are included, as well as the option to add under-bed storage drawers for more room to stash clothes, nappies and toys if you like.