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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the best cots uk Deals

When you're looking for cot beds for sale you want a bed that is safe, sturdy and a good size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes and our panel members loved its unique combination of white and natural pine.

This cot bed comes with all the accessories you'll need, like an area for storage teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It is also easy to put together, and will look great in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot bed is packed full of wonderful design features that follow an exquisitely crafted look. It's also built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed. It will surely be with your baby from newborn until they are four years old.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a modern alternative to the traditional cot. It also features three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby and an lower base for extra safety. The cot comes with an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums when they begin to get their first teeth.

Megan, our parent tester, really liked this cot-bed. She said it was easy to assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had lots of extra features including an excellent storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it on to your children in the future.

Another thing to remember is that cot beds don't always include a mattress so you'll have to purchase one separately. You should choose a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The ideal cot mattress is made of foam, springs or coir. It should also be certified according to British safety standards BS 582+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm, so that your child won't be able to get out. The distance between the bars should not be greater than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head won't be trapped within them.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively style to the nursery with the coloured slats adding an element of color that will make your child feel at in their own home. It's a perfect choice for any nursery and blends seamlessly with the rest of your decor, and comes with a matching changing unit to tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral shades - white or soft grey and it takes just an hour to assemble, with the clear instructions and screws in separate packs that will help you.

The cot bed will expand with your child. It comes with the option of adding an extension kit for juniors that will allow them to reach the age of five. This is a premium option with a price to match. If you're looking to purchase nursery furniture that will last for many years, it's definitely worth looking into.

It's suitable from the time of birth. The mattress can be set up high for easy access by your child. It's also built to last and can be used with standard cot mattresses up to 140cm 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of security and comfort. This is the smallest cot in our list, yet it provides plenty of space for your baby to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a fantastic option to get a vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowels that give it a distinct look unlike other cot beds within this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your child with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This will save you from having to bend to pick up your baby.

It's 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 a lot of floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less space than you think from its design."

The curved sleigh design on the cot ends adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four, and then transformed into a junior bed simply by taking off the rails on the sides. It includes a 140cmx70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This elegant cot from Obaby is the last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style design but doesn't have that bulky feeling that you usually get from these types of beds and it also has an under-bed drawer that allows you to keep everything your baby needs easily within reach.

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

The cot bed is constructed of solid pine and has a stunning hand-carved design. 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 positions making it easy to place your newborn without needing to turn over. It also comes with teething rails that protect the delicate gums of your baby during their teething period.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly, this is a great-looking cot that is sure to impress your friends and family when they visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are clear and include useful pictures. However, should you be 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 great option for parents looking to give their child an item of furniture that they can cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will stand the test of time, plus it's easy to put together and adjust as your baby grows. Our tester found it particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps at the edges so your Baby Crib can't get out of the bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed when your child is ready. With an Allen key, you can remove the side bars and solid end pieces to turn it into a traditional-style bed. It will be in the room of your child for many years.

The cot appears expensive, however, it's actually quite affordable. It was rated the best crib for newborn price cot-bed we tested by our testers however, you'll need to buy an additional mattress. It is also the fastest flatpack cot you can build. Each piece is labeled alphabetically, so you can't go wrong.

The biggest drawback with this cot is that you need to buy a separate mattress that could be uncomfortable for some parents. However, it's worth remembering that you'll likely have to replace your child's mattress at least every year, and sometimes more frequently, so this isn't really an issue. It's also made of natural wood so you can feel good about your purchase.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

A stylish and sturdy cot that has a classic style, this Good Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It comes with a changing table that is attached to the top of the cot to allow for quick and simple nappy changing. It can be put away safely under the cot when baby is done. It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot is able to be used until your child reaches the age of four (or more if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made from sustainably sourced hardwood an amalgamation of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress bases so you can alter it to meet your child's evolving requirements.

Grace, a parent tester, loved that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could pose a threat to children. It's also a great option for rooms with tiny spaces and ceilings with slopes, since it takes up a small amount of floor space, with just the side panel that separates the cot from the toddler's bedroom.

The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled parts and straightforward instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rail are included, too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed for more room to stash nappies, toys and clothes should you wish to.