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

When it comes to cot beds for sale, you want something that's solid, safe and of adequate in size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart combination of white and natural pine.

This cot bed has all the added extras, including a storage drawer teething rails, two height positions. It's also simple to build and looks great in any baby nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is brimming with great design features, all following a handcrafted aesthetic. It's also built to last, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed and will surely be with your baby from birth until four years old.

Its slightly tapered feet give it a contemporary take on the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your baby's growing needs, and an lower base that adds security. The cot also comes with a handy under cot storage draw as well as teething rails that will protect your infant's gums when they start to get their first teeth.

Megan, our parent tester loved this cot-bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it down to future babies.

You'll also need to purchase a mattress on your own, as the cot beds don't always come with one. You'll want to choose a flat, firm mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir, and must be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm, so that your child won't be able to get out. The space between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to stop your child's head from becoming trapped.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand gives a lively look to the nursery, with the slats coloured to add the right amount of color to make your child feel at home. It's a great suitable for a variety of nurseries and the matching changing unit will tie it all together. The cot is available in two neutral shades white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to put together, due to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It comes with the option of adding a junior extension kit which can allow them to grow up to around age five. It's a premium choice with the price tag to match, but if you're looking to purchase an item of furniture for your nursery that will last, this is well worth considering.

It's suitable for babies and features three handy mattress base heights so that you can put the mattress raised to make it easy for your little one to move in and out of. It's also constructed of a durable material and fits standard cot mattress that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest cot on our list, yet it provides plenty of space for your baby to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a fantastic option for those who want a vintage-style cot bed. It features dowel slats that are rounded to create a look that is unique from other beds in this price range. It offers three different levels of the base to accommodate their needs. This will save you from having to bend to take your baby.

It's also a great option when you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or don't want to take up the floor with your cot bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece cots and tots occupies less space than you would expect."

The curved sleigh design on the cot bed's ends bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four, then it can be converted into a junior bed simply by taking off the side rails. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The final cot in our round-up is this elegant model from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed but it's not heavy like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all your baby necessities close by.

This cot will grow with your child's. You can remove the side rails to convert it to a toddler bed. And once they outgrow that you can even turn it into a great day bed.

This cot bed has stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends are beautifully integrated into the curved rear side rail to set it apart from other cot beds and make an extremely luxurious option. The deluxe base mattress can be adjusted in two positions which makes it easier to place your newborn without having to bend over. The teething rails safeguard the gums of your baby when they are teething.

The cot isn't cheap, but it is gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends when they come to visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are clear and include helpful pictures, but in case you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a great choice for parents who wish to give their child something they will cherish. It's durable and well-built, best cot for newborn so it will last a long time. It's also easy to assemble and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges so your baby can't get out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed once your child is ready. With an Allen key, you can remove the side bars as well as the solid end pieces to transform it into traditional-style beds. It will stay in your child's room for many years.

Despite being so premium-looking, this cot is actually quite affordable. Our tester said it was the best value cot bed she's ever tried, especially as you still require an additional mattress. It's also the quickest flatpack cot you can assemble and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this might be a problem. It's important to remember that you'll need change the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more often. So this is not a big problem. It's also made of natural wood, so you can feel confident when purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

A stylish and sturdy cot that has a classic design, this Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It includes a space-saving changing table that clips onto the top of the cot to speed up changing nappy. When Baby Crib is finished with this, it can be tucked securely under the cot. It can also be converted into a toddler bed when the time is right, with three mattress heights to pick from.

The cot can be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made from sustainably sourced hardwood a blend between Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress bases so you can adjust it to your child's growing needs.

Parents test Grace was impressed that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could be an issue for toddlers. It's a great option for rooms with ceilings that slope because it occupies little floor space. The side panel is what divides the cot from the room of your toddler.

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