Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking for cot beds you'll need one that is solid, safe and of a suitable size. The model is made by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by its mix of white and pine.
This crib bed comes with all the extras you need, such as storage compartments teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It's also simple to put together, and looks great in any baby nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is brimming with wonderful design features that adhere to a hand crafted aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's bed and will carry your child from birth to age four.
Its slightly tapered feet make it a modern version of the traditional cot. It also has three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby, and a lower base for more safety. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums when they get their first teeth.
Megan Our tester for parents, really liked this cot-bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble, looked beautiful and had numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated that it was gender neutral which meant she could pass it on to future babies.
Another thing to remember is that cot beds don't always include a mattress so you'll have to purchase this separately too. You will want to select a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the right size. The ideal cot mattress is made of foam, springs or coir. It should also be certified according to British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The height of the cot should be no more than 55cm, to prevent your child from escaping. The distance between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm so that your child's head won't be trapped within them.
Stokke snuzkot
This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand adds a fun vibe to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your child feel at the home of their dreams. It's a perfect fit for most nurseries and blends seamlessly with the rest of your design scheme, including the matching changing unit to tie it all together. The cot is available in two neutral shades white and soft grey. It will take just one hour to put together, due to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.
This cot bed can grow with your child. You can also add an extension kit for juniors that will take them to age five. It's a premium choice with a price tag that will match, but if looking to purchase a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth considering.
It's suitable from birth and has three useful mattress base heights so that you can assemble it with the mattress high to make it easy for your baby to get in and out of. It's also a sturdy build and will fit standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is simple and modern, with a sleek oval shape that'll enhance your baby's feeling of security and safety. It's the small cot on our list but it has plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
This is a wonderful option to get a distinctive vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowels that give it a distinct look unlike other cot beds within this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby, with three base heights to suit their needs. This means you don't have to crouch to lift them from bed, which could save your back.
It's also a good option for those with a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up the floor with your crib bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that takes up less room than you might imagine from its appearance."
The curved sleigh detail on the cot's ends gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four, and then transformed to a junior bed by removing the rails on the sides. 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 last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have the bulky feeling that you usually get from these kinds of beds. And it also has a handy drawer underneath which lets you keep all the baby essentials in reach.
The cot can expand with your child. You can remove the side rails to convert it into a toddler bed, and after they've outgrown it, you can also convert it into a useful day bed.
This cot bed comes with a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends are incorporated into the curved side rails to create an extremely luxurious cot bed. The deluxe base mattress can be set in two different positions, making it easier to position your baby without having to bend over. The teething rails guard the gums of your baby when they are teething.
Despite the fact that it is quite costly however, it's a beautiful cot that will delight your family and friends 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 own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall when needed and removing all the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a great option for parents who want to give their child an item of furniture that they can cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will last for a long time, and it's also easy to build and adjust as your baby grows. Our tester found it to be particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges, so that your baby can't fall out of the bed.
It can also be converted into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars as well as the solid end pieces to transform it into a traditional-style bed. It will be in your child's bedroom for many years.
This cot looks expensive, however, it's actually very inexpensive. Our tester said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's tested, especially as you still need to purchase a mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot you can assemble and is labeled alphabetically, so you won't get wrong.
The main drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For nursery cots , this might be a major issue. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely need to replace your child's mattress at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently and this shouldn't be something to worry about. Plus, it's made from natural wood, so you can feel good about your purchase.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
A stylish and sturdy cot with a classic design This Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a changing table that is attached to the top of the cot to allow for quick and easy nappy-changing. It can be put away securely under the cot when baby is done. It can also be converted into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.
This cot is an impressively durable choice, and is suitable for use until your child is four years older (or even longer if you get the extra toddler bed conversion kit). It's also constructed from sustainable wood - in this instance it's a mix of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress positions that you can adjust to your growing child.
Parent tester Grace loved that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could pose a hazard for little ones. It's also a great option for rooms with small or ceilings that slope, as it takes up a small amount of area, with only the side panel separating the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.
The cot is built to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rails are included, too, and you can add drawers under the bed for more room to stash toys, nappies and clothes if you like.