15 Reasons You Must Love Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When it comes to the cot beds that are available you need a product that's safe, sturdy and an appropriate size. This model is constructed by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel loved its mix of white and pine.

This crib bed comes with all the extras you require, including a storage compartment as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also easy to assemble and looks stunning in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed by mamas and papas is brimming with great design features, all following an artistically designed aesthetic. It's built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed. It will surely keep your child safe from the time they're born until four years old.

The slightly tapered feet make it a modern version of the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's growing needs and the lower base, which increases safety. The cot also has a handy under cot sale storage draw as well as teething rails that can help protect your Baby Cot Online's gums when they start to get their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan really liked this cot bed. It was easy to put together, looked beautiful and 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 an additional mattress, since cot beds usually do not include a mattress. You'll need to select a firm, flat mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The best rated cribs cot bed sales mattresses are made from springs, foam or coir. They should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm, so that your child can't climb out. The space between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to stop your child's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand adds a fun vibe to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your child feel at the home of their dreams. It's a great suitable for a variety of nurseries, and the matching changing unit will tie it all together. This cot comes in two neutral shades that are soft grey and white. It takes only an hour to assemble, due to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.

The cot bed will expand with your child. It comes with the option to add an extension kit for juniors that will allow them to reach the age of five. It's a premium choice with a price tag that will be matched, but if you're planning to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is well worth looking into.

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

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is an excellent choice to get an old-fashioned cot bed. It features rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your baby with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This means that you won't have to bend over to get them out of bed, which can ease your back.

This is a good option if your nursery has an insignificant size with a sloped ceiling or you don't want the cot bed to take up lots of floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that occupies less space than you expect from its appearance."

The curved sleigh detailing on the cot bed's ends add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted into a junior bed simply by removing the side rails. It comes with a 140cm x70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer on 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 alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style design but doesn't have that chunky feel you often get with these types of beds. Additionally, it also has a handy drawer underneath which means you can keep all the baby necessities within easy reach.

One of the great things about this cot is the fact that it can change with your child as they change and grow. You can take off the side rails to convert it into a toddler bed, and once they outgrow that you can also convert it into a useful day bed.

This cot bed features a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends are incorporated into the curving side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The deluxe base mattress can be adjusted in two different positions which makes it easier to put your baby in a position without needing to lean over. It also has teething rails that protect your little one's delicate gums throughout their teething phase.

This cot is not cheap cot beds, but it is stunning and will impress your family and friends when they visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are clear with helpful photos, however in case you're concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 which 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 great option for parents who want to give their child a piece of furniture they can cherish. It's sturdy and well-constructed and will last for an extended period of time. It's also simple to assemble and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps along the edges so your baby can't fall out of bed.

It is also able to be transformed into a bed for toddlers when your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can remove the side bars and solid end pieces to turn it into an old-fashioned bed. It will remain in your child's bedroom for many years.

Although it looks expensive, this cot is actually very affordable. Our tester called it the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tried and especially since you need to buy the mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot you can build. Each piece is labeled alphabetically, so there's no way to go wrong.

The main drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a major issue. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and more often which isn't something to worry about. It's also made from natural wood, so you'll be able to feel comfortable when you purchase it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot that is traditional in design. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that is attached to the top of cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. When baby's done with this, it folds completely away beneath the cot. It can also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot is a long-lasting option, suitable for use until your child turns four years old. old (or even longer if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made of sustainably sourced hardwood - an amalgamation of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress bases so you can adjust it to meet your child's evolving 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 good choice for small rooms and ceilings with slopes, since it takes up very little area, with only the side panel that separates the cot from your toddler's bedroom.

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