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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the best baby cots Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale you need a product that's solid, safe and of a good size. This model is made by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel was impressed by its mixture of pine and white.

This cheap cot bed bed comes with all the extras you need that you would expect, such as a drawer for storage teething rails, two height positions. It's also easy to put together and looks great in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot bed by mamas and papas is full of great design features, all following an exquisitely designed style. It is also built to last. It can be converted into a toddler's bed, and will be used by your child through from birth to age four.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a modern take on the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growing needs, and the lower base, which increases safety. The cot also has a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums as they get their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan really liked this cot bed. It was easy to assemble it looked stunning and came with many other features like a useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it was gender neutral and she could pass it on to future babies.

Another thing to remember is that cot beds do not always come with a mattress, so you'll need to purchase this separately too. You'll want to choose a firm, flat mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The most suitable cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir and should be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The height of the cot should be no more than 55cm, to prevent your child from climbing out. The gap between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to stop your child's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand adds a fun vibe to the nursery, with the coloured slats adding the right amount of color to make your child feel at in their own home. It's a great fit for most nurseries and blends seamlessly with the rest of your design scheme, with the matching changing unit to tie it all together. This cot is available in two neutral colors that are soft grey and white. It takes just an hour to put together, thanks to the clear directions and screws that are separate.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors that can take them up to the age of five. This is a top-of-the-line option with a price to match. However, if you want to invest in nursery furniture that lasts for a long time, it's worth looking into.

It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, meaning you can set it up with the mattress up high to make it easier for your child to get in and out of. It's also sturdy and fits standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm. The design is simple and modern, with an elegant oval shape that will boost your baby's feelings of safety and security. It's the most compact cot we've reviewed but still has plenty of room for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a great option to get a distinctive vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create a look that is unique from other beds in this price range. It comes with three different base heights for your baby to suit their requirements. This will save you from having to bend down to take your baby.

It's also a good choice when you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or don't want to take up more floor space with your crib bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: "It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you would imagine."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's end gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is around four years old and then converts to an adult bed by taking the side rails off and lower both ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot from Obaby is the last option in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style design but doesn't have that bulky feel you often get with these types of beds and it also has an under-bed drawer that means you can keep everything your baby needs in reach.

One of the great things about this cot is that it can adapt with your child as they change and grow. You can take off the side rails to transform it to a toddler bed. And when they are old enough, you can turn it into a practical day bed.

This best cot newborn bed is made of solid pine and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved ends flow into the curved side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The deluxe base mattress can be set in two positions making it easy to place your newborn without having to lean over. It also has teething rails that protect your little one's delicate gums during their teething period.

The cot isn't expensive, but it's gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends who visit. The instructions are easy to follow and include helpful photos. If you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes fixing it to the wall, if needed and then removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed an excellent option for parents who want their child to grow up in a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It's durable and well-built which means it will last a long time. It's also easy to assemble and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps along the edges so that your child can't fall out of the bed.

It could also be converted into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends with an Allen key and then it converts into a lovely traditional-style bed that can be a part of your child's bedroom for years to be.

Despite its stunning design even though it looks expensive, this cot is very affordable. It was rated as the top value cot-bed by our tester, even though you still have to purchase an additional mattress. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to assemble and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The main drawback to this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more often. So this is not a big problem. Plus, it's made from natural wood, so you'll be able to be confident about the purchase.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and Best crib sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It's extremely affordable. It includes a space-saving changing table that clips neatly to the top of the cot to speed up changing nappy. When baby is finished with this, it can be tucked completely away beneath the cot. It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot can be used until your child reaches the age of four (or longer if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainably sourced wood - in this case, a blend of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress base positions to adapt to the needs of 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 choice for rooms with ceilings that slope, as it takes up the floor area in a tiny amount. The side panel is what is needed to separate the Best cot for newborn from the room for your toddler.

The cot is compliant with the strict safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled parts and simple instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rail are included, as well as the option to add under-bed storage drawers for extra storage space toys, nappies and clothes if you like.