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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the best rated cribs Deals
When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's secure, durable and adequate in size. This model is constructed by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel loved the mixture of pine and white.
This cot bed comes with all the accessories you require, including storage compartments as well as teething rails and two height settings. It is also easy to put together, and looks fantastic in any baby nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is full of amazing design features that adhere to a hand crafted aesthetic. It's built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed. It is sure to be with your baby from newborn until they are four years old.
The slightly tapered legs make it a more modern version of the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's growing needs and a lower base which adds security. The cot is equipped with an under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.
Megan, our parent tester, really liked this cot-bed. She said it was simple to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had lots of extra features including a useful storage drawer. She also loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it on to future babies.
You'll also need to buy an additional mattress, since cot beds usually do not include a mattress. You should choose a firm, flat mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The most suitable mattresses for best cots for newborns are made of springs, foam or coir. They should be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.
The cot itself should have a height limit of 55cm, so that your child isn't able to climb out. The distance between the bars should not be greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head won't get caught in the bars.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand gives a lively vibe to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding an element of color that will make your baby feel at in their own home. It is a perfect suitable for a variety of nurseries, and the matching changing unit will make it all more cohesive. This cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey. it takes only an hour to put together with the clear instructions and separate screws really helping you out.
This cot bed can grow with your child. It is possible to add a junior extension kit that can take them up to the age of five. This is a high-end option with a price that can match. However, if you want to invest in nursery furniture that lasts for many years, it's definitely worth considering.
It's suitable for babies and features three handy mattress base heights so that you can put the mattress high to make it easy for your baby to move in and out of. It's also made of a sturdy material and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your baby cot online's sense of security and comfort. It's the small cot on our list but still has plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a great option if you're after a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges that create a unique aesthetic that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It comes with three different heights of base for your baby to suit their requirements. This means that you won't need to bend to lift them from bed, which can ease your back.
This is a good option if your nursery has a small size or ceilings that are sloped or you don't want the cot bed to take up lots of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you would expect."
The curved sleigh details on the cot bed ends provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted into a junior bed by removing the side rails. It comes with a top quality 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also has a large under drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to get access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The final cot in our round-up is this chic model from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it's not big like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all your baby essentials close at hand.
This cot will grow with your child. You can remove the side rails to transform it to a toddler bed. And once they outgrow that you can turn it into a useful day bed.
This cot bed comes with an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The hand-carved edges are beautifully integrated into the curved rear side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds and create a truly luxurious choice. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered by two positions, making it easier for you to put your newborn down without bending. It also comes with teething rails to protect your little one's delicate gums during their teething period.
Despite the fact that it is quite costly however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to impress your friends and family when they visit. The instructions are simple to follow and come with useful photos. If you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if needed and then removing the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed is an excellent choice for parents who want their child to grow into a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It is sturdy and well-made which means it will last many years. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps at the edges, so that your baby isn't able to be thrown out of bed.
It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends with an Allen key and it transforms into a gorgeous, traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for years to come.
Despite its stunning design even though it looks expensive, this cot is quite affordable. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tested and especially since you require the mattress separately. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is alphabetically labelled so you can't go wrong.
The main drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a problem. It's important to remember that you'll need replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more often. This isn't an problem. It's also made of natural wood, which means you can feel confident when purchasing it.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It is incredibly affordable. It includes a space-saving changing table that snaps neatly to the top of the cot for super-speedy diaper changes. It can be tucked away in a safe place under the cot once best baby cots is finished. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.
This cot is an impressively durable option that is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years older (or even longer if you purchase the additional 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 has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's growing requirements.
Parent tester Grace loved that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't have sharp edges that could pose an issue for toddlers. It's also a good option for rooms with small or ceilings that slope, as it takes up very little floor space, with just the side panel separating the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.
The cot is in compliance with the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and simple instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rails are included, too, and you can add drawers under the bed for more room to stash toys, nappies and clothes if you like.
When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's secure, durable and adequate in size. This model is constructed by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel loved the mixture of pine and white.This cot bed comes with all the accessories you require, including storage compartments as well as teething rails and two height settings. It is also easy to put together, and looks fantastic in any baby nursery.Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is full of amazing design features that adhere to a hand crafted aesthetic. It's built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed. It is sure to be with your baby from newborn until they are four years old.
The slightly tapered legs make it a more modern version of the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby's growing needs and a lower base which adds security. The cot is equipped with an under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.
Megan, our parent tester, really liked this cot-bed. She said it was simple to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had lots of extra features including a useful storage drawer. She also loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it on to future babies.
You'll also need to buy an additional mattress, since cot beds usually do not include a mattress. You should choose a firm, flat mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The most suitable mattresses for best cots for newborns are made of springs, foam or coir. They should be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.
The cot itself should have a height limit of 55cm, so that your child isn't able to climb out. The distance between the bars should not be greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head won't get caught in the bars.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand gives a lively vibe to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding an element of color that will make your baby feel at in their own home. It is a perfect suitable for a variety of nurseries, and the matching changing unit will make it all more cohesive. This cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey. it takes only an hour to put together with the clear instructions and separate screws really helping you out.
This cot bed can grow with your child. It is possible to add a junior extension kit that can take them up to the age of five. This is a high-end option with a price that can match. However, if you want to invest in nursery furniture that lasts for many years, it's definitely worth considering.
It's suitable for babies and features three handy mattress base heights so that you can put the mattress high to make it easy for your baby to move in and out of. It's also made of a sturdy material and will fit a standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your baby cot online's sense of security and comfort. It's the small cot on our list but still has plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a great option if you're after a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges that create a unique aesthetic that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It comes with three different heights of base for your baby to suit their requirements. This means that you won't need to bend to lift them from bed, which can ease your back.
This is a good option if your nursery has a small size or ceilings that are sloped or you don't want the cot bed to take up lots of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you would expect."
The curved sleigh details on the cot bed ends provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted into a junior bed by removing the side rails. It comes with a top quality 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also has a large under drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to get access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The final cot in our round-up is this chic model from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it's not big like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all your baby essentials close at hand.
This cot will grow with your child. You can remove the side rails to transform it to a toddler bed. And once they outgrow that you can turn it into a useful day bed.
This cot bed comes with an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The hand-carved edges are beautifully integrated into the curved rear side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds and create a truly luxurious choice. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered by two positions, making it easier for you to put your newborn down without bending. It also comes with teething rails to protect your little one's delicate gums during their teething period.
Despite the fact that it is quite costly however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to impress your friends and family when they visit. The instructions are simple to follow and come with useful photos. If you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if needed and then removing the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed is an excellent choice for parents who want their child to grow into a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It is sturdy and well-made which means it will last many years. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps at the edges, so that your baby isn't able to be thrown out of bed.
It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends with an Allen key and it transforms into a gorgeous, traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for years to come.
Despite its stunning design even though it looks expensive, this cot is quite affordable. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tested and especially since you require the mattress separately. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is alphabetically labelled so you can't go wrong.
The main drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a problem. It's important to remember that you'll need replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more often. This isn't an problem. It's also made of natural wood, which means you can feel confident when purchasing it.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It is incredibly affordable. It includes a space-saving changing table that snaps neatly to the top of the cot for super-speedy diaper changes. It can be tucked away in a safe place under the cot once best baby cots is finished. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.
This cot is an impressively durable option that is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years older (or even longer if you purchase the additional 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 has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's growing requirements.
Parent tester Grace loved that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't have sharp edges that could pose an issue for toddlers. It's also a good option for rooms with small or ceilings that slope, as it takes up very little floor space, with just the side panel separating the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.
The cot is in compliance with the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and simple instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rails are included, too, and you can add drawers under the bed for more room to stash toys, nappies and clothes if you like.