Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking at cot beds for sale you need a product that's secure, durable and adequate in size. This handmade model checks all the boxes, and our panel members loved its unique mix of white and natural pine.
This cot bed has all the added extras such as a storage drawer teething rails, as well as two height positions. It is also simple to assemble, and looks fantastic in any baby nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The coxley cot-bed by mamas and papas is full of amazing design features, all following a handcrafted aesthetic. It's durable, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed. It will surely keep your child safe from birth until four years old.
Its slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary take on the traditional cot. It also features three mattress positions that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby, and a lower base for more security. The cot also comes with an under-cot storage draw and teething rails which can help protect your baby's gums when they start getting their first teeth.
Megan, our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features, including a useful storage drawer. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral so you can pass it on to future children.
You'll also need to purchase a mattress on your own, as the cot beds don't always include a mattress. You'll want to choose a flat, firm mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The ideal cot mattress is made from springs, foam, or coir. It must be inspected and certified in accordance with British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot's height should be no more than 55cm to prevent your child from climbing out. The distance between the bars should be no more than 6.5cm so that your baby's head can't get caught in them.
Stokke snuzkot
This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand adds a fun vibe to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your child feel at in their own home. It's a perfect choice for any nursery and seamlessly blends into your design scheme, including an accompanying changing unit to tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral colours white and soft grey. Cots 4 Tots will take just one hour to assemble, thanks to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.
This cot bed will grow with your child. You can add a junior extension kit that will take them to the age of five. This is a top-of-the-line option with a price that can match. If you're looking to purchase furniture for your nursery that will last for years, it's worth looking into.
It's suitable for babies and features three handy mattress base heights so that you can set it up with the mattress up high to make it easy for your little one to move in and out of. It's also built to last and can be used with standard cot mattresses up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed but still has plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
This is an excellent choice to get an old-fashioned cot bed. It features dowel slats that are rounded to create a design that is unique from other beds in this price range. It comes with three different base heights for your baby to meet their needs. This means you don't need to bend to get them out of the bed, which can save your back.
It's also a great option if you have a smaller nursery, sloped ceilings or do not want to occupy too much floor space with your crib bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece and takes up less space than you imagine."
The curved sleigh detail on the cot's end adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted into a junior bed simply by cutting off the rails on the sides. It includes a 140cmx70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The final cot in our round-up is this elegant model from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed however, it doesn't look big like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all of your baby's necessities close by.
This cot will grow with your child. You can take the rails off and transform it into a toddler bed. Once they grow out of it then you can convert it into an useful day bed.
This cot bed is made of solid pine and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved edges flow into the curving side rails to create the most luxurious cot bed. The luxurious base mattress can be set in two positions, making it easier to position your baby without needing to turn over. The teething rails protect your baby's gums while they are teething.
Although it's quite expensive it's a stunning cot that will impress your family and friends when they visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear with helpful pictures, but in case you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when required and disposing of all the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a wonderful option for parents looking to gift their child something they can cherish. It's sturdy and well-constructed, so it will last an extended period of time. It's also easy to assemble and change as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps along the edges so your baby isn't able to fall out of the bed.
It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the side bars and solid ends with an Allen key and it transforms into a beautiful, traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for years to be.
The cot appears expensive, however, it's actually quite affordable. Our tester said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tested particularly since you need to buy a mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot you can assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.
The main drawback to this crib is that you will need to buy a separate mattress, which might be off-putting for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you will need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, but sometimes more frequently. This isn't an issue. It's also made from natural wood, which means you can feel good when you buy it.
Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed
A stylish and sturdy cot that has a classic design, this Good Little Trading Company option is great value for money. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that clips neatly to the top of the cot for super-speedy nappy changes. Once baby is done with this, it can be tucked securely under the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed at the time of need with three mattress heights to choose from.
This cot can be used until your child is the age of four (or longer if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made from sustainably sourced hardwood it is a mix of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's growing requirements.
Grace, a tester for parents was delighted that the sides were slatted and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a threat to children. It's also a clever option for rooms with tiny spaces and sloped ceilings as it takes up a small amount of area, with only the side panel detaching the cot from your toddler's bedroom.
The cot is in compliance with the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was a breeze due to the alphabetically labeled parts and easy-to-follow instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rail are included, too, and you can add drawers under the bed for extra storage space toys, nappies and clothes If you'd like.