This Is The Intermediate Guide For Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking for cot beds for sale you need a product that's safe, sturdy and a good size. This handmade model checks all the boxes and our panel was impressed by its clever mix of natural and white pine.

This crib bed comes with all the accessories you'll need, like storage compartments as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also simple to put together and looks stunning in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot is full of amazing features that are designed to follow an exquisitely crafted look. It's built to last, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed and will surely be with your baby from the time they're born until four years old.

Its slightly tapered feet give it a contemporary take on the traditional cot. It also comes with three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby. It also has an lower base for extra security. The cot also comes with an under-cot storage draw and teething rails that will protect your infant cot bed's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Megan, our parent tester, really liked this cot-bed. 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 your children in the future.

You'll also have to purchase a mattress on your own, as the cot beds don't always come with one. You will want to select a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the correct size. The most suitable mattresses for cots and tots are made of foam, spring or coir, and must be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The cot's height should not exceed 55cm, to prevent your child from climbing out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head won't get trapped in the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot, from a Scandi company, gives a fun feel to the nursery. The coloured slats give a pop of color that makes your child feel at home. It's a great fit for most nurseries and seamlessly blends into the rest of your design scheme, including the matching changing unit to tie it all together. This cot comes in two neutral colors - white and soft grey. It will take just one hour to assemble, due to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.

This cot bed will grow with your child, with the option to add a junior extension kit which will allow them to reach around age five. This is a high-end option with a price that can match. If you're looking to invest in furniture for cot beds your nursery that will last for many years, it's definitely worth looking into.

It's suitable from birth. The mattress can be placed high to allow easy access for your child. It's also made of durable materials and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the small cot on our list but still has plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a wonderful option for those looking for 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 additional convenience for your baby with three base heights to suit their needs. This means you don't need to bend to lift them from bed, which can ease your back.

It's also a great option when you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to occupy the floor with your cot bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece and takes up less space than you expect."

The curved sleigh details on the cot bed ends bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted to a junior bed by cutting off the side rails. It comes with a premium 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also has a large under drawer with handles and runners for easy access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The final cot in our round-up is this stylish alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have that chunky feeling that you usually get from these types of beds. Additionally, it also has a handy drawer underneath which means you can keep all the baby essentials in reach.

One of the Best cot for newborn things about this cot is the fact that it can adjust to your child's needs as they grow and change. You can take the rails off and make it a toddler bed. Once they've grown out of that, you can turn it into a useful day bed.

The cot bed is constructed from solid pine and features an exquisite hand-carved design. The carvings on the ends blend beautifully with the curved side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds and make an exquisite choice. The deluxe base mattress can be set in two different positions which makes it easier to position your baby without needing to lean over. It also includes teething rails to safeguard your baby's delicate gums during their period of teething.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly it's a stunning cot that is sure to impress your friends and family when they come to visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are clear and include helpful photos, however should you be concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall when needed and removing all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a fantastic choice for parents who wish to gift their child something they can treasure. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will last for a long time, plus it's easy to build and adjust as your baby grows. The tester was pleased that there are no gaps between the edges of the cot so your baby won't fall from his bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert 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 turn it into a traditional-style bed. It will remain in your child's room for a long time.

Despite being so premium-looking even though it looks expensive, this cot is very affordable. It was rated the best value cot-bed by our tester, even though you still need to buy a mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot you can assemble and is labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires a separate 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 a month, but sometimes more often. So, this shouldn't be an issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you can be confident about the purchase.

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 an excellent value for money. It comes with a matching changing table that clips to the top of the cot to allow to make it quick and easy to change nappy. It can be stored securely under the cot when baby is done. It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot is an impressively long-lasting option, suitable for use until your child is four years old. of age (or even longer if you buy the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed of sustainably sourced hardwood - a blend between 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, 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 sloped ceilings since it occupies only a small cot beds amount of floor space. The side panel is what is needed to separate the cot from your toddler's room.

The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards set by BS EN 716, and assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and straightforward instructions. The cot comes with a teething rail and swivel-rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store your toys, clothes, and nappies.