Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking for the cot beds that are available you want a bed that is secure, durable and adequate in size. This model is hand-crafted and ticks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart mix of natural and white pine.
This cot bed comes with all the extras you need that you would expect, such as a drawer for storage teething rails, as well as two height positions. It's also simple to put together and looks great in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The coxley cot-bed by mamas and papas is brimming with great features that are designed to follow a handcrafted aesthetic. It's built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed. It will surely be with your baby from newborn until they are four years old.
Baby Crib tapered feet make it a modern take on the traditional cot. It also has three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby. It also has a lower base for added security. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.
Megan Our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to put together it looked stunning and came with many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it was gender neutral, so she could pass it on to future children.
Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds do not always come with a mattress, therefore you'll need to purchase it separately. You should choose a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the right size. The best mattress for cots is made of foam, spring or coir. They should be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.
The height of the cot should be no more than 55cm to prevent your child from escaping. The distance between the bars should be no greater than 6.5cm so that your child's head doesn't get trapped in them.
Stokke snuzkot
The dazzling cot, which is made by a Scandi company, adds an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors give a pop of color that makes your child feel comfortable. It's an ideal choice for any nursery and seamlessly blends into the rest of your design scheme, with a matching changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. This cot is available in two neutral shades: white or soft grey. it takes only an hour to put together, with the clear instructions and separate screws aiding you in the process.
This cot bed will grow with your child. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors that will take them until they reach the age of five. This is a high-end option that comes with a price to match. If you're looking to purchase nursery furniture that will last for years, it's worth considering.
It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, so you can assemble it with the mattress up high to make it easy for your little one to take out and in from. It's also made of durable materials and can be used with cot mattresses up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of safety and security. This is the smallest cot in our list, yet it offers plenty of room for your baby to sleep.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is an excellent choice to get an old-fashioned cot. It features rounded dowel slats to create a look that is unique from other beds in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby, with three heights for the base to fit their requirements. This means you don't have to crouch to pick them up from the bed, which can save your back.
It's also a good choice when you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to occupy more floor space with your crib bed. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that occupies less space than you imagine from its appearance."
The curved sleigh details on the cot bed's ends provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is approximately four years old. It then converts to a junior bed by taking the side rails off and lower both ends. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This elegant cot made by Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have that chunky feel you often get with these kinds of beds. And it also comes with a handy drawer underneath which lets you keep all the baby essentials in reach.
The cot can expand with your child. You can take off the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed and once they outgrow that you can also convert it into a useful daybed.
The cot bed is constructed from solid pine and features an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved ends flow into the curves of the side rails, creating an extremely luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be adjusted in two positions, making it easier to put your newborn down without having to bend. It also includes teething rails that protect your baby's delicate gums throughout their teething phase.
Although it's quite expensive, this is a great-looking cot that will impress your friends and family when they come to visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are easy to follow with useful pictures. However, if you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall if required and disposing of all the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot is a smart option for parents who want their baby to grow into a piece furniture they'll cherish. It's sturdy and well-constructed and will last for an extended period of time. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it particularly handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges, so that your baby isn't able to be thrown out of the 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 a traditional-style bed. It will stay in your child's bedroom for many years.
Despite its stunning design the cot is relatively affordable. Our test subject said it was the best value cot bed she's ever tried particularly since you need to buy a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot you can build. Each piece is labeled alphabetically, so there's no way to fail.
The main drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a major issue. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need change the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more frequently. So this is not an issue. It's also made from natural wood, which means you can feel confident when purchasing it.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot with a traditional design. It is incredibly affordable. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that clips onto the top of the cot for quick diaper changes. Once baby is done with this, it folds safely away underneath 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 long-lasting option, suitable for use until your child is four years old (or even longer if you buy the extra toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainably-sourced wood - in this instance it's a mixture of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress bases to adapt to the needs of your growing child.
Grace, a tester for parents was delighted that the sides were slatted and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's a great choice for small rooms with sloped ceilings because it occupies the floor area in a tiny amount. The side panel is the only thing that divides the cot from your toddler's room.
The cot is built to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rail are included, as well as the option to add under-bed storage drawers to store more clothes, nappies and toys should you wish to.