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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 adequate in size. The model is made by hand and ticks all of the boxes. Our panel was impressed by its combination of pine and white.

This crib bed includes all the features you'll need, like a storage compartment, teething rails, and two height settings. It's also simple to build and looks great in any baby nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is packed with stunning design features, all based on an exquisitely designed style. It's also built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed. It is sure to see your little one through from birth until four years old.

Its slightly tapered feet give it a contemporary take on 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 more security. The cot comes with an under-Mini Cot Bed storage drawer, as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Our parent tester Megan was extremely pleased with this cot bed. It was easy to put together it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral, so you can pass it down to future children.

You'll also need to purchase a mattress on your own, as cot beds usually do not include a mattress. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The ideal cot mattress is made of springs, foam, or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The height of the cot should be no more than 55cm to stop your child from climbing out. The distance between the bars should be no greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head doesn't get trapped in the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand gives a lively look to the nursery, with the coloured slats adding the right amount of color to make your little one feel at home. It is a perfect fit for most nurseries and the matching changing unit will make it all more cohesive. The cot is available in two neutral shades - white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to assemble, thanks to the clear directions and screws that are separate.

The cot bed can expand with your child. You can add an extension kit for juniors that will take them to the age of five. This is a premium option with a price that can match. If you're looking to invest in nursery furniture that will last for many years, it's definitely worth looking into.

It is suitable for babies from birth. The mattress can be placed high for easy access by your child. It's also constructed of a sturdy material and will fit a standard cot mattress that measure 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 small cot on our list but still has plenty of room for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a great option to get a distinctive vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic that is unique from other beds in this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your baby, with three base heights to suit 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, a sloped ceiling or don't want to take up the floor with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that takes up less room than you might think from its design."

The curved sleigh design on the cot's ends adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four, and then transformed into a junior bed simply by cutting off the side rails. 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

This elegant cot from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed but it doesn't feel big like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby's necessities close by.

One of the best things about this cot is that it can adjust to your child's needs as they change and grow. You can take off the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed, and when they are old enough, you can turn it into a practical daybed.

This cot bed comes with stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends flow into the curved side rails to create a truly luxurious infant cot bed bed. The deluxe mattress base can be adjusted in two positions, making it easier to place your baby down without bending. It also has teething rails that protect your baby's delicate gums throughout their teething phase.

This cot isn't cheap, but it is gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends who visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear with useful pictures. However, should you be concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when needed and removing all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a fantastic option for parents looking to give their child an item of furniture that they can treasure. It's durable and well-constructed, so it will last for a long time, and it's also easy to put together and adjust as your baby grows. The tester liked that there are no gaps around the edges of the cot to ensure that your baby won't fall out of to bed.

It's also cleverly designed to turn into a toddler bed once your child is ready. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars as well as the solid end pieces to turn it into traditional-style beds. It will remain in your child's bedroom for a long time.

Despite being so premium-looking even though it looks expensive, this cot is relatively affordable. It was rated the best price cot-bed we tested by our testers however, you'll require the mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to put together and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

The main drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a major issue. However, it's worth remembering that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and more often and this shouldn't be an issue. It's also made from natural wood, so you can feel good when you buy it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

A stylish and sturdy cot with a traditional design, this Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a matching changing table that is attached to the top of the cot for quick and simple nappy changing. It can be stored securely under the cot when baby is done. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed with three mattress heights.

This cot sales is an impressively durable choice, and is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old (or even longer if you buy the extra toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed from sustainably sourced hardwood a blend between Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress base positions so you can alter it to your child's growing needs.

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 a great option for small rooms with ceilings that slope, as it takes up the floor area in a tiny amount. The side panel is all that divides the cot from the room of your toddler.

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 simple instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a teething rail are included too, and Cots offers you can add drawers under the bed to store more clothes, nappies and toys if you like.