Cot Beds For Sale – A Roundup of the Best Deals
When it comes to cot beds for sale you want a bed that is solid, safe and of a good size. The model is made by hand and ticks all of the boxes. Our panel loved the mixture of pine and white.
This crib bed comes with all the extras you’ll need, like a storage compartment, teething rails, and two height settings. It is also simple to build and looks fantastic in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley cot is full of amazing design features that adhere to an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It can be converted into a toddler’s bed, and will see your child from birth until the age of four.
Its slightly tapered legs give it a more modern alternative to the traditional cot. It also has three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby and an lower base for extra security. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to safeguard your baby’s gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.
Megan Our parent tester loved this cot-bed. She said it was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many extra features, including storage drawers that are useful. She also appreciated the fact that it was gender neutral, so she could pass it on to future babies.
You’ll also need to buy a mattress separately, as cot beds usually do not come with one. You’ll want to choose a firm, flat mattress that is the right size for your baby. The best cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir, and must be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.
The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child won’t be able to climb out. The gap between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to prevent your Baby beds‘s head from getting stuck.
Stokke snuzkot
The dazzling cot, which is made by a Scandi company, adds an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The coloured slats add a pop that will make your child feel welcome. It’s a great option for all nurseries and seamlessly blends with the rest of your design scheme, with the matching changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. This cot comes in two neutral colours that are soft grey and white. It will take just one hour to assemble, due to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.
The cot bed can grow with your child, and includes the option of a junior extension kit which can take them up to about age five. It’s a top-quality option with a price tag that will match, but if looking to invest in an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is worth a look.
It’s suitable from the time of birth. The mattress can be placed high to make it easy for your child. It’s also a sturdy build and fits standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will boost your baby’s sense of security and comfort. It’s the most compact cot we’ve reviewed but it 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-style cot bed. It has rounded dowels that give it a distinct look that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It has three levels of the base to suit their needs. 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. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: “It is a statement piece and occupies less space than you expect.”
The curved sleigh detailing 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 simply by removing the rails on the sides. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The last cot we’ll be discussing is this chic option from Obaby. It’s a sleigh style but doesn’t have the bulky feeling that you usually get from these kinds of beds. And it also has a handy drawer underneath which lets you keep all the baby essentials in reach.
The cot can expand with your child. You can remove the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed and when they are old enough, you can also convert it into a practical daybed.
This cot bed is made from solid pine and features an amazing hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curved side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The premium mattress can be set in two different positions making it easy to position your baby without having to turn over. The teething rails safeguard your baby’s gums while 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 build and the instructions are clear and include helpful photos, however in case you’re concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall if necessary and disposing of the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed is the ideal choice for parents who want their baby to grow into a piece of furniture they will cherish. It’s well-constructed and sturdy, so will stand the test of time, and it’s also easy to build and adjust as your baby grows. Our test subject found it especially handy that the cot doesn’t have any gaps around the edges so that your child can’t be thrown out of the bed.
It can also be converted 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 a traditional-style bed. It will be in your child’s room for a long time.
This cot looks expensive, but it’s actually very affordable. It was rated the best cot bed price cot-bed we tested by our testers, even though you still require the mattress separately. It is also the fastest flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is alphabetically labelled so there’s no way to fail.
The main drawback to this crib is that you will need to purchase a mattress separately which may be a bit uncomfortable for some parents. It’s important to remember that you’ll need change the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more often. This isn’t a big issue. Plus, it’s made from natural wood, so you’ll be able to be comfortable about purchasing it.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot in a traditional style. It’s extremely affordable. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that clips neatly to the top rated cots of the cot for quick nappy changes. When baby is finished with this, it can be tucked completely away beneath the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time comes with three mattress heights to pick from.
This cot is a durable choice, and is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. older (or even longer if you get the extra toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainably sourced hardwood – it is a mix of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata in this case – and has three mattress positions so that you can alter it to meet your child’s evolving needs.
Grace, a parent tester, loved that the sides were slatted and did not have sharp edges that could be a danger for children. It’s also a great option for rooms with tiny spaces and ceilings with slopes, since it occupies a tiny floor space, and only the side panel separating the cot from your toddler’s bedroom.
The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards set by BS EN 716, and assembly was easy thanks to alphabetically labelled parts and easy-to-follow instructions. A rocking frame with swivel and teething rail are included too, and you can add drawers under the bed for more room to stash clothes, nappies and toys if you like.