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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale (company website), you want something that's safe, sturdy and a good size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart combination of white tots and cots natural pine.

This cot bed includes all the features you require, including an area for storage teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It's also easy to put together and looks stunning in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot bed by mamas and papas is packed with amazing design features, all following an exquisitely designed style. It is also built to last. It easily converts into a toddler's bed and will see your child from birth to age four.

The slightly tapered feet make it a modern take on the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growing needs and also a lower base which adds safety. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw and teething rails that will protect your infant's gums when they start getting their first teeth.

Megan Our parent tester, really liked this cot-bed. She said it was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated that it was gender neutral and she could give it to future babies.

Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds do not always include a mattress therefore you'll need to purchase one separately. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The best mattress for cots is made of foam, spring or coir and should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot should have a height limit of 55cm so that your child won't be able to get out. The gap between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm to stop your child's head from becoming stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot, made by a Scandi company, gives an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The coloured slats add a pop that will make your child feel welcome. It's the perfect design for any nursery and the changing table that comes with it will tie it all together. This cot comes in two neutral shades: white or soft grey and it takes only an hour to assemble with the clear instructions and separate packs of screws really helping you out.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to the age of five. This is a premium option that comes with a price to match. If you want to invest in furniture for your nursery that will last for many years, it's definitely worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth and features three handy mattress base heights, so you can put the mattress raised to make it easier for your child to get in and out of. It's also sturdy and can be used with standard cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense 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 fantastic option to get a vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create a design that is different from others in this price range. It has three heights of base for your baby to suit their requirements. This will help you avoid having to bend down to take your baby.

It's also a great alternative if your nursery is small dimensions 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 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 from birth until your child is around four years old and then converts to an adult bed by removing the side rails and lower both ends. It comes with a Finest 140cm x70cm mattress. It features a large under-drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to get access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This elegant cot from Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have that chunky feeling that you usually get from these types of beds and it also has an under-bed drawer that allows you to keep all the baby necessities in reach.

This cot will grow with your child's. You can take off the side rails and convert it to a toddler bed. And after they've outgrown it, you can also convert it into a useful day bed.

This cot bed is made of solid pine and has an amazing hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curving side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered in two positions to make it easier for you to lay your baby down without bending. The teething rails safeguard the gums of your baby when they are teething.

Although it's quite expensive, this is a great-looking cot that will impress your family and friends when they visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are clear with helpful photos, however if you're worried about your own 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 option for parents who want their little one to grow into a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It's sturdy and well-constructed which means it will last many years. It's also simple to assemble and change as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges so your baby will not be thrown out of the bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed when your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends using an Allen key and it converts into a lovely traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for many years to come.

Despite its stunning design even though it looks expensive, this cot is very affordable. It was rated the best cots price cot-bed we tested by our testers, even though you still need to buy a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot to assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The main drawback of this cot is that you have to buy a separate mattress which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely have to replace your child's mattress at least every year, and more often which isn't an issue. It's also made from natural wood, so you'll be able to feel confident when purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that snaps neatly onto the top of the cot for quick changing nappy. Once baby is done with this, it folds completely away beneath the cot. It can also be converted into a toddler bed at the time of need with three mattress heights to choose from.

This cot can be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you buy the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed from sustainably sourced hardwood an amalgamation of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's growing requirements.

Grace the tester, a parent was delighted that the sides were slatted and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's also a great option for rooms with small or sloped ceilings as it takes up a small amount of floor space, and only the side panel detaching the cot from the toddler's bedroom.

The cot meets the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled parts and easy-to-follow instructions. The cot also has teething rails and a swivel-rocking frame. You can also put in drawers under the bed to store your toys, clothes, and nappies.