Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
If you are looking for a cot bed, you need something that is solid, safe and of a decent size. Baby beds , and our panel loved its smart mix of natural and white pine.
This cot bed has all the extras you need, including a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It's also easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is brimming with stunning design features, all following an artistically designed aesthetic. It's also built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed and will surely keep your child safe from the time they're born until four years old.
Its slightly tapered feet give it a modern take on the traditional cot. It also has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby and a lower base for more security. The cot also comes with a handy under cot storage draw as well as teething rails that help protect your little ones gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.
Our tester for parents Megan really liked this cot bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender neutral, so you can pass it down to future babies.
Another thing to consider is that cot beds do not always come with a mattress, therefore you'll need to purchase one separately. You will want to select a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the correct size. The best mattress for cots is made from springs, foam, or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot itself should have a maximum height of 55cm to ensure that your child can't get out. The distance between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm, so that your child's head won't get caught in them.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand adds a fun style to the nursery with the slats coloured to add a pop of colour that'll make your baby feel at home. It's a great fit for most nurseries and the changing unit that matches will help tie everything together. This cot comes in two neutral colours 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 add a junior extension kit that will take them until they reach the age of five. It's a top-quality option with a price tag that will be matched, but if you're planning to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth looking into.
It is suitable from the time of birth. The mattress can be set up high to make it easy for your child. It's also sturdy and will fit standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest cot in our list, but it provides plenty of space for your baby to sleep.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
This is a lovely choice if you're after a unique vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create a look that is different from others in this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your baby, with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This will help you avoid having to bend down to pick up your baby.
This is also a great option for a nursery that is an insignificant size or ceilings that are sloped, or you don't want the bed to take up lots of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you would think."
The curved sleigh detailing 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 it can be converted into a junior bed by removing the side rails and dropping the ends. It comes with a 140cm x70cm 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
The final cot we've reviewed is this stylish alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it doesn't feel big like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all your baby essentials in one place.
This cot will grow with your child's. You can take off the side rails to transform it to a toddler bed. And after they've outgrown it, you can turn it into a practical daybed.
This cot bed features a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carvings on the ends blend beautifully with the curved rear side rails to set it apart from other cot beds, creating an extremely luxurious option. The deluxe base mattress can be adjusted in two positions, making it easier to put your baby in a position without having to lean over. The teething rails guard your baby's gums when they are teething.
The cot isn't cheap, but it is beautiful 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 own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when necessary and disposing of the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-styled cot will be a wonderful option for parents looking to gift their child with an item of furniture that they will cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will endure the test of time, plus it's easy to put together and adjust as your baby grows. Our test subject found it especially handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges so that your child isn't able to fall out of the bed.
It can also be converted into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. You just remove the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that can be a part of your child's bedroom for years to be.
Despite being so premium-looking the cot is relatively affordable. It was rated the best price cot-bed we tested by our testers however, you'll have to purchase the mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot to put together and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.
The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may 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 often more often, so this isn't really an issue. Plus, it's made from natural wood, so you'll be able to feel good about your 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 includes a space-saving changing table that snaps neatly to the top of the cot to speed up diaper changes. It can be put away safely under the cot when baby is done. It could also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.
This cot is a durable option that is suitable for use until your child is four years old. old (or even longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainable wood - specifically, a blend of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress positions that you can accommodate your growing child.
Grace, a tester for parents loved the fact that the sides were slatted, and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a risk to children. It's a great choice for small rooms with ceilings that slope because it occupies little floor space. The side panel is all that separates the cot and your toddler's room.
The cot is designed to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rails are included, too, and you can add drawers under the bed for more room to stash clothes, nappies and toys should you wish to.