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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 secure, durable and a good size. This model is hand-crafted and ticks all the boxes and our panel members loved its unique combination of white and natural pine.

This cot bed comes with all the extras you require, including an area for storage, teething rails, and two height settings. It is also simple to assemble, and will look great in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is brimming with great features that are designed to follow an exquisitely designed style. It is also built to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's bed, and will see your child from birth to age four.

Its slightly tapered legs give it a more contemporary alternative to the traditional cot. It also features three mattress positions that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby and a lower base for more safety. The cot is equipped with an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums when they get their first teeth.

Megan, our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it was gender neutral, so she could give it to future babies.

You'll also need to buy an additional mattress, since cot beds do not always come with a mattress. 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, and must be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot's height should not exceed 55cm, to prevent your child from escaping. The gap between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to prevent your baby's head from getting trapped.

Stokke snuzkot

The dazzling cot, which is made by a Scandi company, adds an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats with a color give a pop of color that makes your child feel comfortable. It's a perfect choice for any nursery and seamlessly blends into your design scheme, including an accompanying changing unit to tie it all together. The cot is available in two neutral colors white and soft grey. It takes only an hour to put together, due to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.

The cot bed will expand with your child, and includes the option of adding an extension kit for juniors which will allow them to reach about age five. This is a top-of-the-line option that comes with a price to match. However, if you're looking to purchase nursery furniture that will last for a long time, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth and has three useful mattress base heights, so you can assemble it with the mattress up high to make it easier for your child to take out and in from. It is also made of durable materials and fits standard cot mattress up to 140cmx70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of security and comfort. This is the smallest cot on our list, but it provides plenty of space for your baby to lay down.

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 distinct from other cots in this price range. It comes with three different heights of base for your baby to accommodate their needs. This will help you avoid having to bend down to take your baby.

It's also a great option if your nursery has a small size, sloped ceilings, or you don't want the cot bed to take up the floor space. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that takes up less space than you imagine from its appearance."

The curved sleigh details on the cot bed ends bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until about four years old. It then converts to a junior bed by taking off the side rails and lowering the ends. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm premium mattress as well as a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot from 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 close at hand.

This cot can grow with your child. You can take the rails off and make it a toddler bed. Once they've grown out of it the cot, you can transform it into a practical daybed.

This cot bed is constructed of solid pine and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carvings on the ends blend beautifully with the curved side rails to differentiate it from other cot beds and make a truly luxurious choice. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered in two positions, making it easier to lay your baby down without unnecessary bending. It also includes teething rails to safeguard your baby's delicate gums throughout their teething phase.

Despite being fairly expensive it's a stunning cot that will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear and include useful pictures. However, in case you're concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall if needed and removing all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot will be a great option for parents looking to give their child an item of furniture that they can treasure. It's durable and well-built which means it will last an extended period of time. It's also easy to assemble and adjust as your child grows. The tester was pleased that there were no gaps between the edges of the cot, so your baby won't fall off the bed.

It could also be converted into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. It's as easy as removing the side bars and solid ends by using an Allen key, and it converts into a lovely, traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for many years to come.

This cot looks expensive, but it's actually very affordable. Our tester called it the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tried, especially as you still require a mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot you can assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

The main drawback to this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately that could be uncomfortable for some parents. It's important to remember that you'll need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, and sometimes more frequently. So, this shouldn't be a big problem. It's also made of natural wood, which means you can feel comfortable when you purchase it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

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 clips to the top of cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. Once baby is done with this, best Cot newborn it folds safely away underneath the cot. It also converts into a toddler bed when the time comes with three mattress heights to pick from.

The cot can be used until your child is the age of four (or longer if you buy the 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 includes three mattress bases to accommodate your child's growing.

Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't come with sharp edges that could be a hazard for little ones. It's also a good option for rooms with small cot beds or ceilings with slopes, since it takes up very little floor Cot beds space, with just the side panel that separates the cot from your toddler's bedroom.

The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled parts and straightforward instructions. The cot also comes with a teething rail and swivel-rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store toys, clothes and nappies.