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

When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's secure, durable and an appropriate size. This handmade model checks all the boxes and our panel members loved its unique mix of natural and white pine.

This cot bed comes with all the extras you'll need, like a storage compartment teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It's also simple to put together and looks fantastic in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed by mamas and papas is brimming with great design features, all based on an exquisitely designed style. It's durable and easily converts into a toddler bed. It will surely be with your baby from birth until four years old.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a more modern version of the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's growing needs and also a lower base which adds security. The cot comes with an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan was extremely pleased with this cot bed. She said it was simple to put together, looked lovely and had lots of extra features including an excellent storage drawer. She also liked the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it on to your children in the future.

You'll also need to buy a mattress on your own, as cot beds usually do not come with one. You will want to select a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The best crib mattresses for cots are made of foam, spring or coir, and must be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The height of the cot should not exceed 55cm to prevent your child from climbing out. The distance between the bars should be no more than 6.5cm so that your baby's head can't get caught in them.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand adds a fun look to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your little one feel at home. It's the perfect design for any nursery and the changing table that comes with it will help tie everything together. The cot comes in two neutral shades: white or soft grey and it takes just an hour to put together with the clear instructions and separate screws aiding you in the process.

The cot bed can grow with your child. It comes with the option to add an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to about age five. This is a high-end option with a price that can match. However, if you want to invest in nursery furniture that lasts for years, it's 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 made of durable materials and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the small cot on our list but still has plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a great option to get an old-fashioned cot. It features dowel slats that are rounded to create an aesthetic that is unique from other beds in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your child with three base heights to suit their needs. This will prevent you from having to bend over to take your baby.

This is a good option if your nursery has small dimensions, sloped ceilings, or you don't want the bed to take up the floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that occupies less space than you think from its design."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's ends adds a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four, and then transformed to a junior bed by removing the rails on the sides. It comes with a top quality 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also has a large under drawer on runners tots and cots handles to make it easy to get access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot from Obaby is the last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style bed, however, it doesn't look bulky like other beds of this type. 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 make it an infant bed. Once they grow out of that the cot, you can transform it into a practical daybed.

This cot bed is constructed out of solid pine, and has a stunning hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curved side rails to create an extremely luxurious cot bed. The premium mattress can be lowered in two different positions making it easy to position your baby without needing to bend over. The teething rails safeguard your baby's gums when they are teething.

Despite being fairly expensive it's a stunning cot that is sure to delight your family and friends when they come to visit. The instructions are easy to follow and include helpful pictures. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service for an additional PS60. This includes fixing it to the wall, if required and removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed an excellent choice for parents who wish for their child to grow into a piece furniture they will cherish. It's durable and well-built which means it will last a long time. It's also simple to assemble and change as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges so your baby can't be thrown out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed once your child is ready. Simply remove the side bars and solid ends using an Allen key and it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that can be part of your child's bedroom for many years to be.

The cot appears expensive, but it's actually very affordable. Our tester said it was the best value cot bed she's ever tested, especially as you still need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can build. Each piece is labeled alphabetically, so there's no way to make a mistake.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires a separate mattress. For some parents, this might be a problem. However, it's worth remembering that you'll likely have to replace your child's mattress at least once per year, and more often and this shouldn't be a big deal. Plus, baby cot Online (chessdatabase.science) it's made from natural wood so you can feel good about your purchase.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

A stylish and sturdy cot that has a classic style, this Good Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It comes with a changing table that clips onto the top of cot for quick and easy nappy-changing. When baby is finished with this, it tucks completely away beneath the cot. It also converts into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress heights to choose from.

This cot is an impressively durable option that is suitable for use until your child is four years older (or even longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made from sustainably sourced hardwood an amalgamation of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's changing needs.

Parents test Grace loved that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't have sharp edges that could be an issue for toddlers. It's a great option for small rooms with sloped ceilings since it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is what is needed to separate the cot from the room for your toddler.

The cot meets the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and easy-to-follow instructions. The cot also comes with teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also install drawers under the bed to store toys, clothes, and nappies.