Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking for cot beds for sale you want a bed that is solid, safe and of adequate in size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel members loved its unique mix of white and natural pine.
This cot bed comes with all the added extras such as a storage drawer teething rails, as well as two height positions. It's also simple to assemble, and looks great in any baby nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is brimming with amazing design features, all following an artistically designed aesthetic. It's built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed and will surely be with your baby from the time they're born until four years old.
Its slightly tapered feet give it a contemporary take on the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's size and the lower base, which increases safety. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw and teething rails that help protect your little ones gums when they start to get their first teeth.
Our parent tester Megan loved this cot bed. She said it was easy to assemble, looked lovely and had lots of extra features including a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it down to future children.
You'll also need to buy an additional mattress, since the cot beds don't always include a mattress. You'll need to choose a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the correct size. The ideal cot mattress is made of springs, foam, or coir. It must be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot itself should have a height limit of 55cm to ensure that your child can't get out. The distance between the bars should be no greater than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head doesn't be trapped within the bars.
Stokke snuzkot
This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand adds a fun look to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding a pop of colour that'll make your baby feel at home. It is a perfect fit for most recommended cribs nurseries and the matching changing unit will help tie everything together. This cot comes in two neutral shades: white or soft grey. it takes just an hour to put together with the clear directions and screws in separate packs that will help you.
The cot bed will expand with your child, and includes the option of adding a junior extension kit which will allow them to reach about age five. It's a top rated cots-quality option 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 a look.
It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, meaning you can assemble it with the mattress raised to make it easy for your baby to move in and out of. It's also sturdy and can be used with standard cot mattresses up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is simple and modern and features an elegant oval shape that will enhance your baby's feeling of safety and security. This is the smallest cot in our list, but it has plenty of space for your baby to lay down.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
This is a great option if you want an old-fashioned cot bed. It features rounded dowels which create a distinctive look from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your child with three heights for the base to fit their requirements. This will prevent you from having to bend over to take your baby.
This is also a great option for a nursery that is an insignificant size with a sloped ceiling or you don't want your cot bed to take up a lot of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you think."
The curved sleigh details on the ends of the cot bed add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from birth until about four years old. It then converts to an adult bed by removing the side rails and lower both ends. It comes with a top quality 140cm x 70cm mattress and includes a large under drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This stylish cot made by Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed but it doesn't feel big like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all your baby essentials in one place.
One of the best things about this cot is the fact that it can adapt with your child as they grow and change. You can take the rails off and convert it to an infant bed. Once they grow out of that then you can convert it into a useful day bed.
This cot bed comes with stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved edges flow into the curving side rails to create an extremely luxurious cot bed. The deluxe base mattress can be lowered in two different positions making it easy to position your baby without having to bend over. The teething rails protect your baby's gums while they are teething.
This cot is not cheap cot bed, but it is stunning and will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear with useful pictures. However, in case you're concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if necessary and disposing of the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-styled cot will be a great option for parents who want to gift their child an item of furniture that they will cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will stand the test of time, plus it's easy to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges so your baby isn't able to get out of the bed.
It could also be converted into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends with an Allen key and it transforms into a beautiful, traditional-style bed that will 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 and especially since you need to purchase the mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot you can assemble and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically, so you won't get wrong.
The main drawback of this crib is that you will need to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely have to replace your child's mattress at least every year, and sometimes more often and this shouldn't be an issue. It's also made from natural wood, which means you can feel good when you buy 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 is incredibly affordable. It includes a space-saving changing table that clips neatly onto the top of the cot for super-speedy changing nappy. When baby's done with this, it tucks safely away underneath the cot. It can also be converted into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.
This cot is able to be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainably sourced wood - specifically it's a mix of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress base positions to adjust to your growing child.
Parents test Grace loved that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could be an issue for toddlers. It's also a good option for rooms with small or ceilings with slopes, since it takes up very little floor space, and only the side panel separating the cot from the toddler's bedroom.
The cot meets the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and straightforward instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rail are included, too, and you can add drawers under the bed for more room to stash clothes, nappies and toys should you wish to.