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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale cot you want a bed that is solid, safe and of an appropriate size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel members loved its unique mix of natural and white pine.

This crib bed comes with all the accessories you need, such as an area for storage teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It is also simple to assemble, and will look great in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley crib sets is packed full of wonderful design features that adhere to a hand crafted aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It can be converted into a toddler's bed and will be used by your child through from birth to age four.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary alternative to the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your baby's size and a lower base which adds safety. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw and teething rails that help protect your little ones gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan really liked this cot bed. She said that it was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features like an excellent 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 a mattress separately, as cot beds usually do not come with a mattress. You'll need to choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The most suitable mattresses for cots are made of springs, foam or coir, and must be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot should have a height limit of 55cm to ensure that your child can't climb out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head doesn't get trapped in the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand brings a fun vibe to the nursery, with the slats coloured to add a pop of colour that'll make your child feel at in their own home. It's a great fit for most nurseries and seamlessly blends into your design scheme, including an accompanying changing unit to tie it all together. This cot is available in two neutral colors white and soft grey. It takes only an hour to assemble, thanks to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.

This cot bed will grow with your child. You can add a junior extension kit that can take them up to age five. It's a premium choice with a price tag to match, but if you're looking to purchase an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is worth considering.

It's suitable for babies and has three useful mattress base heights, meaning you can put the mattress raised to make it easy for your baby to take out and in from. It's also constructed of a durable material and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cmx70cm. The design is modern and simple, with an elegant oval shape that will increase your cheap baby cots for sale's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest cot in our list, but it still has plenty of space for your baby to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a great option if you want an old-fashioned cot. It features rounded dowels which create a distinctive look that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your baby cot online with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This will help you avoid having to bend down to take your baby.

It's also a great option for those with a smaller nursery, 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 occupies less room than you might imagine 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 the time your child is approximately four years old. It it can be converted into a junior bed by removing the side rails and lowering the ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge under-drawer on the handles and runners to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot made by Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have that bulky feel that is often associated with these kinds of beds. And it also has a drawer underneath that means you can keep everything your baby needs within easy reach.

This cot can grow with your child. You can take off the side rails to convert it into a toddler bed and when they are old enough, you can also convert it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed is made of solid pine and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curves of the side rails, creating an extremely luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered in two positions, making it easier for you to lay your baby down without having to bend. It also has teething rails that protect your baby's delicate gums during their period of teething.

Although it's quite expensive however, it's a beautiful cot that will delight your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are easy to follow and contain useful photos. If you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if needed and removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed is an excellent choice for parents who wish for their little one to grow up in a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It's sturdy and well-constructed and will last for many years. It's also easy to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it particularly handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps along the edges so your baby isn't able to be thrown out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed when your child is ready. With an Allen key, you can remove the side bars as well as the solid end pieces to transform it into an old-fashioned bed. It will be in the room of your child for a long time.

Despite being so premium-looking the cot is quite affordable. It was rated the best price cot-bed we tested by our testers, even though you still need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to put together, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires a separate mattress. For some parents, this may be a major issue. It's important to remember that you'll need change the mattress of your child at least once per month, and sometimes more frequently. This isn't an problem. It's also made of natural wood, so you can feel confident when purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot that is traditional in design. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that is attached to the top ranked cribs of the cot to allow for quick and easy nappy-changing. It can be stored in a safe place under the cot once baby is finished. It can also be converted into a toddler bed at the time of need with three mattress sizes to choose from.

This cot can be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainable wood - in this case, a blend of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and includes three mattress positions that you can adapt to the needs of your child's growing.

Grace, a parent tester loved the fact that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could pose a threat to children. It's an excellent choice for rooms with sloped ceilings because it occupies little floor space. The side panel is what divides the cot from the room for your toddler.

The cot was designed to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to the 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 clothes, toys and nappies.