Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide Towards Cot Beds
Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking at cot beds for sale you need a product that's secure, durable and 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 comes with all the extras you'll need, like an area for storage, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also easy to assemble and looks fantastic in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley cot is brimming with wonderful design features that follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It's durable and easily converts into a toddler bed. It will surely see your little one through from birth until four years old.
Its slightly tapered feet make it a contemporary take on the traditional cot. It also comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby, and a lower base for more security. The cot is equipped with an under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums as they get their first teeth.
Our tester for parents Megan really liked this cot bed. It was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated that it was gender neutral and she could give it to future babies.
You'll also have to purchase an additional mattress, since the cot beds don't always come with one. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The best rated cribs cot mattresses are made from springs, foam or coir, and must be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.
The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child isn't able to get out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm so that your baby's head can't get caught in the bars.
Stokke snuzkot
This dazzling cot, made by the Scandi company, brings an exciting vibe to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors provide a splash of colour that makes your child feel welcome. It's a great suitable for a variety of nurseries, and the changing unit that matches will tie it all together. This cot is available in two neutral colours white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to put together thanks to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.
The cot bed can expand with your child. You can add a junior extension kit that can take them up to the age of five. This is a premium option that comes with a price to match. However, if you're looking to purchase nursery furniture that will last for years, it's worth considering.
It is suitable for babies from birth. The mattress can be positioned high to make it easy for your child. It is also made 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 in our list, but it offers plenty of room for your baby to lay down.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
This is a wonderful option for those looking for a unique vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create a look that is different from others in this price range. It has three levels of the base to accommodate their needs. This means you don't need to bend to lift them from the bed, which can save your back.
It's also a good cribs option when you have a smaller nursery, sloped ceilings or do not want to occupy too much floor space with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that takes up less room than you might expect from its appearance."
The curved sleigh design on the ends of the cot bed provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four, then it can be converted into a junior bed by cutting off the side rails. It comes with a premium 140cm x70cm mattress. It includes a large under drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This stylish cot from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It has a sleigh design but doesn't have that chunky feel that is often associated with these types of beds. Additionally, it also has a handy drawer underneath which means you can keep all the baby essentials easily within reach.
One of the great things about this cot is the fact that it can adjust to your child's needs as they change and grow. You can remove the rails and make it a toddler bed. Once they grow out of that the cot, you can transform it into a practical daybed.
This cot bed comes with a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved edges flow into the curves of the side rails, creating the most luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered by two positions, making it easier to place your baby down without having to bend. It also has teething rails to protect the delicate gums of your baby during their teething period.
Although it's quite expensive it's a stunning cot that is sure to impress your friends and family when they visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are easy to follow with 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 required and disposing of all the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a wonderful choice for parents who wish to give their child a piece of furniture they can cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will last for a long time, and it's also easy to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges so that your child will not be thrown out of the bed.
It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed once your child is ready. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars and the solid end pieces to transform it into an old-fashioned bed. It will stay in your child's room for many years.
Despite being so premium-looking even though it looks expensive, this cot is very affordable. It was rated the top price cot-bed we tested by our testers even though you need to buy a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot you can build. Each piece is labeled alphabetically, and there's no way to fail.
This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires a separate mattress. For certain parents, this could be a problem. It's important to remember that you'll need change the mattress of your child at least once per month, and occasionally more frequently. So, this shouldn't be an issue. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you'll be able to be confident about the purchase.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed
This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot in a traditional style. It is incredibly affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that clips onto the top of cot for quick and simple nappy changing. It can be stored in a safe place under the cot once baby is done. It can also be converted into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.
This cot can be used until your child is the age of four (or more if you purchase the additional 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 has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's growing needs.
Grace the tester, a parent, loved that the sides were slatted and didn't have sharp edges that could be a danger for children. It's also a clever option for rooms with small or sloped ceilings as it takes up a small amount of area, with only the side panel separating the cot from the toddler's bedroom.
The cot was designed to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot also comes with a teething rail and swivel-rocking frame. You can also put in drawers under the bed to store your toys, clothes, and nappies.