Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking for the cot beds that are available you need a product that's secure, durable and a good size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart mix of natural and white pine.

This cot bed comes with all the added features such as a storage drawer teething rails, two height positions. It's also simple to put together and looks fantastic in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot bed by mamas and papas is full of great design features, all following a handcrafted aesthetic. It's built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed and is sure to see your little one through from the time they're born until four years old.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary version of the traditional cot. It also features three adjustable mattress positions to fit your growing baby. It also has a lower base for added safety. The cot also comes with an under-cot storage draw and teething rails that help protect your little ones gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan really liked this cot bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble, looked beautiful and had numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it was gender-neutral, so she could pass it on to the next generation of babies.

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'll want to choose a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The best mattress for cots is made of 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 height of the cot should be no more than 55cm to prevent your child from climbing out. The distance between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to ensure that your baby's head can't get caught in the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand brings a fun look to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your little one feel at home. It's a perfect choice for any nursery and seamlessly blends into your design scheme, with an accompanying changing unit to tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral shades: white or soft grey and it takes only an hour to assemble, with the clear instructions and separate screws that will help you.

The cot bed can grow with your child, and includes the option to add an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to the age of five. It's a premium choice with a price tag to match, but if looking to invest in an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is worth considering.


It's suitable from birth and has three useful mattress base heights, so you can put the mattress high to make it easy for your little one to move in and out of. It's also a sturdy build and can be used with standard cot mattresses up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of safety and security. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed but it has plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a great option if you want an old-fashioned cot bed. It has rounded dowels which create a distinctive look that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It comes with three different levels of the base to suit their requirements. This means you don't have to crouch to pick them up from the bed, which can save your back.

It's also a great option if you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up too much floor space with your crib 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 detailing on the ends of the cot bed bring a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted to a junior bed by cutting off the rails on the sides. It comes with a top quality 140cm x70cm mattress. It has a large under drawer with handles and runners for easy access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot made by Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh style but doesn't have the bulky feel you often get with these types of beds and it also comes with a drawer underneath that lets you keep all the baby necessities in reach.

One of the most appealing aspects about this cot is that it can change with your child as they grow and change. You can remove the rails and transform it into an infant bed. Once they grow beyond that the cot, you can transform it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed comes with an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carvings on the ends blend beautifully with the curved side rail to distinguish it from other cot beds and create an exquisite choice. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered in two positions, making it easier for you to place your baby down without unnecessary bending. It also includes teething rails to safeguard your baby's delicate gums during their period of teething.

Despite being fairly expensive, this is a great-looking cot that is sure to impress your friends and family when they come to visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are clear with helpful photos, however should you be concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if required and disposing of all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a great option for parents looking to give their child a piece of furniture they will cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will endure the test of time, plus it's easy to build and adjust as your baby grows. Our tester found it to be particularly handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps along the edges, so that your baby isn't able to be thrown out of bed.

It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed once your child is ready. 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 the room of your child for a long time.

This cot looks expensive, however, it's actually very inexpensive. It was rated as the top value cot-bed by our testers however, you'll have to purchase a mattress separately. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can build. Each piece is labeled alphabetically so there's no way to fail.

The biggest drawback with this cot is that you have to purchase a mattress separately which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely need to replace your child's mattress at least once a year, and more often and this shouldn't be an issue. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you'll be able to feel good about your purchase.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

A stylish and sturdy cot with a classic design 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 easy nappy-changing. Once baby is done with this, it tucks completely away beneath the cot. It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot is an impressively durable option that is suitable for use until your child turns four years old. of age (or even longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also constructed from sustainably-sourced wood - in this instance it's a mix of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress positions that you can adapt to the needs of your child's growing.

Parent tester Grace was impressed that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could pose an issue for toddlers. It's a great choice for rooms with sloped ceilings since 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 compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and straightforward instructions. The cot also has a teething rail and swivel-rocking frame. You can also put in drawers under the bed to store toys, clothes, and nappies.