Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's solid, safe and of an appropriate size. This model is made by hand and it ticks all of the boxes. Our panel liked its combination of pine and white.
This cot bed comes with all the accessories you need, such as a storage compartment as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also simple to put together and looks great in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley cot is full of amazing design features that adhere to a hand crafted aesthetic. It's also built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed. It will surely see your little one through from birth until four years old.
Its slightly tapered feet make it a modern take on the traditional cot. It also features three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby. It also has a lower base for more safety. The cot also has an under-cot storage draw and teething rails which can help protect your baby's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.
Our parent tester Megan was extremely pleased with this cot bed. She said it was simple to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many extra features, including an excellent storage drawer. She also appreciated 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 on your own, as cot beds usually do not include a mattress. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The best mattress for cots is made from springs, foam or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS 582+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot itself must have a maximum height of 55cm to ensure that your child won't be able to get out. The gap between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to prevent your baby's head from getting trapped.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively style to the nursery with the slats that are coloured adding an element of color that will make your baby feel at the home of their dreams. It's a perfect option for all nurseries and blends seamlessly into your design scheme, including the matching changing unit to 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, with the option of adding a junior extension kit which can allow them to grow up to about age five. It's a premium choice with the price tag to be matched, but if you're looking to purchase a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is well worth a look.
It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights so that you can assemble it with the mattress high to make it easy for your little one to move in and out of. It's also built to last and will fit standard cot mattresses up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is modern and simple with a sleek oval shape that'll increase your baby's sense of safety and security. This is the smallest cot on our list, but it still offers plenty of room for your baby to lay down.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a lovely choice if you're after a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges which create a distinctive look from other cot beds in this price range. It has three levels of the base to meet their needs. This means you don't have to crouch to pick them up from bed, which can ease your back.
It's also a good option if you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up the floor with your cot bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece and takes up less space than you think."
The curved sleigh detail on the cot ends adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four, and then transformed to a junior bed by cutting off the rails on the sides. It comes with a 140cm x70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.
mini cot beds Bed
This stylish cot from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have the bulky feel that is often associated with these kinds of beds. And it also has a drawer underneath that means you can keep all the baby essentials within easy reach.
One of the best things about this cot is that it can adapt with your child as they change and grow. You can take the rails off and transform it into a toddler bed. Once they've grown out of that, you can turn it into an useful day bed.
The cot bed is constructed out of solid pine, and has a stunning hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curves of the side rails, creating the most luxurious cot bed. The deluxe base mattress can be adjusted in two positions which makes it easier to position your baby without needing to bend over. The teething rails safeguard the gums of your baby when they are teething.
The cot isn't expensive, but it's stunning and will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are clear with helpful pictures, but in case you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when needed and removing all the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed is an excellent choice for parents who want their baby to grow up in a piece of furniture they will cherish. It is sturdy and well-made which means it will last a long time. It's also simple to assemble and adjust as your child grows. The tester liked the fact that there aren't any gaps around the edges of the cot, so your baby won't fall off the to bed.
It is also able to be transformed into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. Simply remove the side bars and solid ends by using 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.
Despite its stunning design the cot is quite affordable. Our tester said it was the best value cot bed she's tested particularly since you require an additional mattress. It is also the fastest flatpack cot that you can put together. Each piece is alphabetically labelled and there's no way to fail.
The main drawback to this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately that could be uncomfortable for some parents. However, it's worth remembering that you'll probably need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently, so this isn't really an issue. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you'll be able to be confident about the purchase.
Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed
A stylish and sturdy cot with a classic style, this Good Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that clips onto the top of the cot for quick nappy changes. It can be tucked away safely under the cot when baby is done. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.
This cot is an impressively durable choice, and is suitable for use up to the time your child turns four years old. of age (or even longer if you get the extra toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed of sustainable hardwood - a blend between Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress bases so you can adjust it to meet your child's evolving requirements.
Grace, a parent tester was delighted that the sides were slatted and didn't have any sharp edges which could be a danger for children. It's a great choice for rooms with a sloped ceiling since it occupies little floor space. The side panel is what is needed to separate the cot from the room of your toddler.
The cot was designed to meet the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot also has teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store toys, clothes and nappies.