Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide Towards Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the best infant cribs Deals

When you're looking for cot beds for sale you need a product that's safe, sturdy and a good size. This model is made by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel loved the combination of pine and white.

This cot bed comes with all the accessories you'll need, like storage compartments teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It is also simple to put together, and looks fantastic in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is brimming with amazing design features, all following an exquisitely designed style. It's built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed. It will surely keep your child safe from the time they're born until four years old.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a modern take on the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's growth and also a lower base which adds safety. The cot comes with an under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums as they begin to get their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan was extremely pleased with this cot bed. She said that it was easy to put together and was gorgeous. It also came with many extra features, including an excellent storage drawer. She also appreciated that it was gender neutral which meant she could pass it on to future babies.

Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds do not always include a mattress so you'll have to purchase this separately too. You will want to select a firm Baby Crib mattress that is flat and is the correct size. The best cots cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir. They should be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.

The cot itself must have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child won't be able to climb out. The distance between the bars should be no more than 6.5cm, so that your baby's head can't get trapped in them.

Stokke snuzkot

The dazzling cot, which is made by the Scandi company, adds an exciting vibe to the nursery. The slats with a color add a pop that makes your child feel comfortable. It's a great fit for most nurseries and blends seamlessly with the rest of your design scheme, with a matching changing unit to tie it all together. This cot comes in two neutral colours - white and soft grey. It will take just one hour to put together, thanks to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.

The cot bed will expand with your child, with the option of adding an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to around age five. This is a top-of-the-line option with a price to match. However, if you want to invest in furniture for your nursery that will last for years, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights, so you can assemble it with the mattress high to make it easier for your baby to move in and out of. It's also built to last and fits standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and comfort. It's the small cot on our list but it has plenty of space for your Baby Cot Bed to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is an excellent choice if you want an old-fashioned cot. It is made of dowels with rounded edges that give it a distinct look from other cot beds in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your child with three base heights to suit their needs. This will help you avoid having to bend to pick up your baby.

This is a good option for a nursery that is a small size, sloped ceilings or you don't want the bed to take up a lot of 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 design on the cot bed's ends provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted into a junior bed simply by removing the rails on the sides. It comes with a 140cm x70cm premium mattress as well as a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The last cot we'll be discussing is this elegant alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed but it doesn't feel heavy like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby's necessities close by.

One of the most appealing aspects about this mini cot beds is that it can change with your child as they grow and change. You can remove the rails and convert it to an infant bed. Once they grow out of that, you can turn it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed is constructed from solid pine and features a stunning hand-carved design. The carvings on the ends flow beautifully into the curved side rails to differentiate it from other cot beds and create a truly luxurious choice. The premium mattress can be lowered in two different positions making it easy to put your baby in a position without needing to turn over. The teething rails protect the gums of your baby when they are teething.

This cot isn't expensive, but it's gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends who visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful pictures, but in case you're concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed an excellent choice for parents who want their baby to grow into a piece of furniture they will cherish. It's durable and well-constructed, so it will endure the test of time, and it's also easy to put together and adjust as your baby grows. Our test subject found it especially useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps along the edges so that your child will not fall out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed when your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends with an Allen key, and it transforms into a beautiful, traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for years to be.

This cot looks expensive however, it's actually very inexpensive. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tried particularly since you need to buy a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot to assemble and is labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The main drawback of this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately that could be uncomfortable for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, but sometimes more often. 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

A stylish and sturdy cot with a classic design, this Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a matching changing table that is attached to the top of the cot to allow for quick and easy nappy-changing. When baby is finished with this, it can be tucked completely away beneath the cot. It could also be transformed into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.

The cot can be used until your child reaches the age of four (or more if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainable wood - in this instance it's a mix of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and includes three mattress base positions to accommodate the growing needs of your child.

Parent tester Grace loved that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could be an issue for toddlers. It's also a clever option for rooms with small or ceilings that slope, as it occupies a tiny floor space, and only the side panel separating the cot from your bedroom for your toddler.

The cot is designed to meet the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. The cot comes with teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store clothes, toys and nappies.