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Cot Beds For Sale β A Roundup of the Best Deals When looking for a cot bed you want one that is sturdy, safe, and of a good size. This model is made by hand, and it checks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by its mixture of pine and white. This cot bed comes with all the accessories you'll need, like storage compartments, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also simple to assemble, and will look great in any baby nursery. Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed The mamas and papas coxley crib is brimming with wonderful design features that follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It's built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed and will surely see your little one through from newborn until they are four years old. Its slightly tapered feet give it a modern version of the traditional cot. It also features three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby and an lower base for extra safety. The cot is equipped with a handy under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth. Megan Our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble it looked stunning and came with numerous extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender neutral, so you can pass it on to your children in the future. Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds don't always include a mattress so you'll need to purchase one separately. You should choose a flat, firm mattress that is the right size for your baby. The most suitable cot mattresses are made from springs, foam or coir. They should be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012. The cot's height should be no more than 55cm to stop your child from escaping. The gap between the bars shouldn't be more than 6.5cm to keep your child's head from getting stuck. Stokke snuzkot The dazzling cot, which is made by the Scandi company, gives a fun feel to the nursery. The slats with a color provide a splash of colour that will make your child feel at home. It's a great option for all nurseries and blends seamlessly into the rest of your decor, and comes with an accompanying changing unit to tie it all together. This cot is available in two neutral shades white and soft grey. It takes only an hour to put together due to the clear instructions and separate screws packs. This cot bed can grow with your child. You can also add a junior extension kit that will take them until they reach the age of five. This is a top-of-the-line option with a price that can match. However, if you're looking to invest in nursery furniture that will last for many years, it's definitely worth looking into. It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights so that you can set it up with the mattress high to make it easy for your little one to get in and out of. It's also sturdy and will fit standard cot mattresses up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and simple and features a sleek oval shape that'll enhance your baby's feeling of security and safety. This is the smallest cot in our list, but it has plenty of space for your baby to sleep. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed This is a great option if you're after a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It features rounded dowels which create a distinctive look from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your child with three base heights to suit their needs. Going Listed here means that you won't need to bend to lift them from bed, which can ease your back. It's also a good option if you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up too much floor space with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: βIt's an impressive piece that occupies less space than you imagine from its appearance.β The curved sleigh details on the ends of the cot bed bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is about four years old. It then converts to a junior bed by taking off the side rails and dropping the ends. 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 This stylish cot made by Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it's not heavy like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all of your baby's essentials in one place. The cot can expand with your child's. You can take the rails off and convert it to a toddler bed. When they are out of it the cot, you can transform it into an useful day bed. This cot bed comes with an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends are incorporated into the curved side rails to create the most luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered by two positions to make it easier for you to place your baby down without unnecessary bending. It also has teething rails to protect your little one's delicate gums throughout their teething phase. Despite the fact that it is quite costly however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to delight your family and friends when they visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are clear with helpful pictures, but 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 necessary and disposing of the packaging. Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed This sleigh-styled cot will be a great choice for parents who wish to give their child something they can cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will stand the test of time, and it's also easy to put together and adjust as your baby grows. The tester was pleased the fact that there aren't any gaps around the edges of the cot so your baby won't fall off the his bed. It is also able to be transformed into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. With an Allen key, you can remove the side bars and the solid end pieces to transform it into traditional-style beds. It will remain in your child's bedroom for many years. Despite its stunning design, this cot is actually relatively affordable. It was rated the best value cot-bed by our tester even though you have to purchase the mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to put together and is labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong. The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress. For certain parents, this could be a major issue. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need to change the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more frequently. So, this shouldn't be a big issue. 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 with a traditional style This Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a changing table that clips to the top of the cot for quick and simple nappy changing. When baby's done with this, it tucks completely away beneath the cot. It could also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights. This cot is an impressively 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). The cot is made of sustainably sourced hardwood β a blend between Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's growing needs. Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't come with sharp edges that could pose a hazard for little ones. It's a great choice for small rooms with sloped ceilings because it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is the only thing that is needed to separate the cot from your toddler's room. The cot is designed to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rail are included as well as the option to add drawers under the bed for extra storage space toys, nappies and clothes if you like.