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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 safe, sturdy 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, including a storage drawer teething rails, as well as two height positions. It's also simple to put together and looks stunning in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is full of stunning design features, all following an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also built to last. It can be converted into a toddler's bed, and will carry your child through from the time of birth until age 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 and a lower base for added security. The cot also has an under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to safeguard your cheap baby cots for sale's gums as they get their first teeth.

Megan Our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also liked the fact that it's gender neutral so it can be passed down to your children in the future.

You'll also have to purchase a mattress on your own, as cot beds do not always come with one. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the correct size. The best mattresses for cots to tots are made of springs, foam or coir. They should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+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 be no more than 6.5cm, so that your child's head won't get trapped in them.

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 comfortable. It is a perfect design for any nursery and the matching changing unit will tie it all together. The cot comes in two neutral shades - white or soft grey. it takes less than an hour to assemble with the clear directions and separate packs of screws that will help you.

This cot bed can grow with your child. It is possible to add a junior extension kit which will allow them to the age of five. It's a premium choice with a price tag to match, but if planning to invest in an item of furniture for your nursery that will last, this is well worth looking into.

It is suitable from the time of birth. The mattress can be positioned high to allow easy access for your child. It's also constructed of a sturdy material and fits standard cot mattress up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is modern and simple, with an elegant oval shape that will enhance your baby's feeling of security and safety. This is the smallest cot on our list, yet it offers plenty of room for your baby cots online to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is an excellent choice for those who want a vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowels which create a distinctive look from other cot beds in this price range. It comes with three different levels of the base to meet their needs. This will help you avoid having to bend over to take your baby.

It's also a good choice for those with a smaller nursery cots, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up too much floor space with your cot bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece and occupies less space than you would imagine."

The curved sleigh design on the ends of the cot bed provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is approximately four years old. It it can be converted into an adult bed by taking the side rails off and lowering the ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm premium mattress as well as a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot made by Obaby is the last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style design but doesn't have that bulky feeling that you usually get from these types of beds and it also comes with a handy drawer underneath which lets you keep all the baby essentials easily within reach.

One of the most appealing aspects about this cot is that it will adapt with your child as they change and grow. You can remove the rails and make it a toddler bed. Once they grow out of it, you can turn it into a useful day bed.

This cot bed has an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carved edges flow into the curves of the side rails, creating a truly luxurious cot bed. The deluxe base mattress can be lowered in two positions which makes it easier to place your newborn without needing to bend over. It also has teething rails to protect your little one's delicate gums during their teething period.

The cot isn't expensive, but it's beautiful and will impress your family and friends when they visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are easy to follow with useful pictures. However, if you're worried about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall if needed and removing all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a fantastic choice for parents who wish to gift their child with an item of furniture that they can cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will endure the test of time. It's also simple to build and adjust as your baby grows. Our tester found it to be particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps at the edges so your baby can't be thrown out of bed.

It could also be converted into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. You just remove the side bars and solid ends using an Allen key and it converts into a lovely traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for years to come.

Despite its stunning design the cot is quite affordable. It was rated the best value cot for sale-bed by our tester even though you have to purchase the mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot you can assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The main drawback of this cot is that you need to buy a separate mattress, which might be off-putting for some parents. It's important to remember that you'll need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more frequently. So, this shouldn't be a big problem. It's also made from natural wood, so you'll be able to feel comfortable when you purchase it.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot with a traditional design. It is incredibly affordable. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that clips to the top of the cot to speed up diaper changes. It can be stored securely under the cot when baby is finished. It could also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot can be used until your child is the age of four (or longer if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also constructed from sustainably-sourced wood - in this case, a blend of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and includes three mattress bases to accommodate the growing needs of your child.

Grace the tester, a parent loved the fact that the sides were slatted and did not have any sharp edges which could pose a risk to children. It's an excellent choice for rooms with sloped ceilings, as it takes up little floor space. The side panel is all that is needed to separate the cot from the room of your toddler.

The cot is built to comply with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot comes with teething rail and swivel rocking frame. You can also install drawers under the bed to store clothes, toys and nappies.