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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the best crib for newborn Deals

When you're looking for cot beds for sale you want a bed that is safe, sturdy and adequate in size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes and our panel members loved its unique mix of white and natural pine.

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

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot bed is full of amazing features that are designed to follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It's also built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed. It is sure to see your little one through from newborn until they are four years old.

The slightly tapered legs make it a modern version of the traditional cot. It also has three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby. It also has a lower base for added safety. The cot also has a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails that protect your baby's gums when they get their first teeth.

Our tester for parents Megan loved this cot bed. She said it was easy to put together, looked lovely and had lots of extra features including storage drawers that are useful. She also liked the fact that it was gender neutral which meant she could give it to future children.

Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds do not always include a mattress, therefore you'll need to purchase one separately. You should choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the right size. The best cots cot mattresses are made from foam, spring or coir. They should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.

The cot itself must have a maximum height of 55cm to ensure that your child won't be able to get out. The gap between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to keep your baby cots on sale's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand adds a fun look to the nursery, with the coloured slats adding the right amount of color to make your little one feel at home. It's a great suitable for a variety of nurseries, and the changing table that comes with it will make it all more cohesive. The cot comes in two neutral shades: white or soft grey. it takes only an hour to assemble with the clear instructions and screws in separate packs that will help you.

The cot bed can expand with your child. You can also add a junior extension kit that will take them to the age of five. It's a top-quality option with a price tag that will match, but if you're looking to invest in an item of furniture for your nursery that will last, this is worth a look.

It's suitable from birth. The mattress can be positioned high to allow easy access for your child. It's also made of a sturdy material and fits standard cot mattress that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of safety and security. This is the smallest cot on our list, but it still provides plenty of space for your baby to lay down.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is an excellent choice if you want an old-fashioned cot bed. It features dowel slats that are rounded to create a look that is different from others in this price range. It also provides extra comfort for your baby, with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This means you don't have to bend over to pick them up from the bed, which can save your back.

It's also a great option when you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up too much floor space with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that occupies less space than you imagine from its appearance."

The curved sleigh detail on the cot's end gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until about four years old. It then converts to an adult bed by removing the side rails and lowering both ends. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm premium mattress as well as a large under-drawer for runners and handles to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The final cot in our round-up is this stylish alternative from Obaby. It has a sleigh design but doesn't have that bulky feel that is often associated with these kinds of beds. And it also has a handy drawer underneath which means you can keep everything your baby needs within easy reach.

The cot can expand with your child. You can take the rails off and convert it to an infant bed. Once they've grown beyond that then you can convert it into an useful daybed.

The cot bed is constructed of solid pine and has a stunning hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curved side rails to create an extremely luxurious cot bed. The deluxe base mattress can be set in two positions which makes it easier to put your baby in a position without having to bend over. The teething rails protect your baby's gums when they are teething.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly however, it's a beautiful cot that will impress your friends and family when they come to visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear with 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 when required and disposing of all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a fantastic option for parents looking to gift their child an item of furniture that they can treasure. It's durable and well-built, so it will last many years. It's also simple to assemble and adjust as your child grows. The tester was pleased the fact that there aren't any gaps between the edges of the cot, so your baby won't fall out of to bed.

It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed when your child is ready. Simply remove the sides bars and solid ends with an Allen key and then it transforms into a gorgeous traditional-style bed that can be a part of your child's bedroom for years to come.

The cot appears expensive, however, it's actually quite affordable. It was rated as the top value cot-bed by our tester, even though you still need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the easiest flatpack cot you can assemble and is labeled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

The main drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a major issue. It's important to remember that you'll need to change the mattress of your child at least once per month, but sometimes more often. This isn't a big issue. Additionally, it's made of natural wood, so you'll be able to be comfortable about purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

A stylish and sturdy cot with a traditional design, this Good Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It comes with a space-saving coordinating changing table that clips neatly to the top of the best cot newborn to speed up changing nappy. When baby is finished with this, it tucks safely away underneath the cot. It can also be converted 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 until your child is four years older (or even longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainably sourced wood - in this case it's a mixture of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and includes three mattress positions that you can adjust to your growing child.

Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were easy to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could pose an issue for toddlers. It's also a great choice for small rooms and sloped ceilings as it takes up very little floor space, with just the side panel detaching the cot from your toddler's bedroom.

The cot was designed to meet the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. A rocking frame that swivels and a 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.