15 Undeniable Reasons To Love Cot Beds

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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking at cot beds available for sale you need a product that's safe, sturdy and adequate in size. This model is hand-crafted and ticks all the boxes, and our panel was impressed by its clever combination of white and natural pine.

This cot bed comes with all the added extras, including a storage drawer, teething rails and two height positions. It is also simple to put together, and looks fantastic in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is brimming with stunning design features, all following an exquisitely designed style. It is also built to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's bed, and will carry your child through from birth until the age of four.

Its slightly tapered legs give it a modern version of the traditional cot. It also comes with three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby. It also has a lower base for added security. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw as well as teething rails that will protect your infant's gums when they start getting their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan loved this cot bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble, looked beautiful and had many other features like a useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender neutral, so it can be passed down to your children in the future.

You'll also need to buy an additional mattress, since the cot beds don't always include a mattress. You should choose a flat, firm mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best mattress for cots is made of foam, spring or coir. They should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot's height should not exceed 55cm to prevent your child from climbing out. The space between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to keep your baby's head from getting trapped.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand adds a fun style to the nursery with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your baby feel at the home of their dreams. It's a great choice for any nursery and blends seamlessly into your design scheme, with the matching changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. This cot is available in two neutral colours white and soft grey. It will take just one hour to put together due to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.

The cot bed can grow with your child. It comes with the option to add a junior extension kit which can allow them to grow up to about age five. This is a high-end option with a price to match. However, if you're looking to invest in furniture for your nursery that will last for a long time, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable for babies and has three useful mattress base heights, meaning you can set it up with the mattress up high to make it easier for your child to move in and out of. It's also constructed of a sturdy material and can be used with cot mattresses that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of safety and security. It's the smallest cot on our list but it has plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a fantastic option to get an old-fashioned cot bed. It features rounded dowels that give it a distinct look from other cot beds in this price range. It offers three different base heights for your baby to accommodate their needs. This will save you from having to bend down to pick up your baby.

This is a good option if your nursery has a small size with a sloped ceiling or you don't want your cot bed to take up a lot of floor space. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you think."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot's end adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four, and then transformed into a junior bed by taking off the side rails. It comes with a premium 140cm x70cm mattress. It includes a large under drawer on runners and handles for easy 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 bed, however, it doesn't look big like other sleigh beds. It also comes with a drawer to keep all your baby essentials close at hand.

One of the great things about this cot is that it can adapt with your child as they change and grow. You can remove the rails and transform it into a toddler bed. Once please click the following page grow beyond that then you can convert it into an useful day bed.


This cot bed is made from solid pine and features an amazing hand-carved design. The carvings on the ends flow beautifully into the curved rear side rails to distinguish it from other cot beds and make a truly luxurious choice. The deluxe mattress base can be adjusted in two positions to make it easier for you to put your newborn down without having to bend. The teething rails safeguard the gums of your baby when they are teething.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly it's a stunning cot that will impress your friends and family when they come to visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear with helpful pictures, but should you be concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when necessary and disposing of the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a great choice for parents who wish to gift their child with something they will cherish. It's durable and well-built, so it will last an extended period of time. It's also easy to assemble and change as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges so that your child isn't able to get out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed when your child is ready. With an Allen key you can take out 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 bedroom for a long time.

Despite its stunning design, this cot is actually relatively affordable. Our tester said it was the best value cot bed she's ever tested particularly since you need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the easiest flatpack cot you can assemble and is labeled alphabetically, so you won't get wrong.

The biggest drawback with this cot is that you have to purchase a mattress separately which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need change the mattress of your child at least once per month, and sometimes more often. This isn't a big issue. Plus, it's made from natural wood, so you'll be able to feel good about your 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's extremely affordable. It comes with a changing table that is attached to the top of the cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. It can be tucked away securely under the cot when baby is finished. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time comes with three mattress sizes to choose from.

The cot can be used until your child reaches the age of four (or more if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainable wood - in this case it's a mix of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and has three mattress base positions to accommodate your growing child.

Grace the tester, a parent was delighted that the sides were slatted, and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's a great option for rooms with a sloped ceiling, as it takes up little floor space. The side panel is what divides the cot from the room for your toddler.

The cot is designed to meet the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy thanks to alphabetically labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot also has a teething rail and swivel-rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store your toys, clothes and nappies.
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