10 Things Your Competition Can Teach You About Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best cot for newborn Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale you need a product that's solid, safe and of a good cribs size. This handmade model checks all the boxes, and our panel members loved its unique combination of white and natural pine.

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

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed by mamas and papas is packed with stunning design features, all based on a handcrafted aesthetic. It's durable and can easily be converted into a toddler bed and will surely be with your baby from the time they're born until four years old.

Its slightly tapered feet make it a modern version of the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to suit your baby cot online's growth and also the lower base, which increases safety. The cot comes with a handy under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums when they get their first teeth.

Megan Our tester for parents, really liked this cot-bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning it can be passed down to future children.

You'll also need to purchase a mattress separately, 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 best mattresses for cots are made of foam, spring or coir, and must be certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child isn't able to climb out. The distance between the bars should be no more than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head doesn't be trapped within them.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand brings a fun look to the nursery, with the coloured slats adding a pop of colour that'll make your child feel at the home of their dreams. It is a perfect suitable for a variety of nurseries and the changing table that comes with it will help tie everything together. This cot comes in two neutral colors that are soft grey and white. It will take just one hour to put together due to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.

The Mini Cot Bed bed can grow with your child. It comes with the option to add an extension kit for juniors which can allow them to grow up to about age five. This is a top-of-the-line option with a price to match. If you want to invest in nursery furniture that will last for many years, it's definitely worth considering.

It is suitable from the time of birth. The mattress can be positioned high to make it easy for your child. It's also sturdy and will fit standard cot mattresses up to 140cm 70cm. The design is modern and simple with an elegant oval shape that will boost your baby's feelings of safety and security. It's the smallest cot on our list but still has plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is an excellent choice to get an old-fashioned cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic that is different from others in this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your child with three base heights to suit their needs. This will prevent you from having to bend over to pick up your baby.

It's also a great alternative if your nursery is an insignificant size with a sloped ceiling or you don't want the bed to take up a lot of floor space. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that occupies less room than you might expect 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 your child is around four years old and it can be converted into an adult bed by removing the side rails and lowering the ends. It comes with a top quality 140cm x 70cm mattress and has a large under drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to get access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish cot made by Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style bed, however, it doesn't look heavy like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all your baby necessities close by.

This cot will grow with your child. You can take the rails off and make it an infant bed. Once they've grown out of that, you can turn it into a practical day bed.

This cot bed features stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carvings on the ends flow beautifully into the curved rear side rail to distinguish it from other cot beds, creating an exquisite choice. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered by two positions to make it easier for you to put your newborn down without bending. The teething rails protect your baby's gums when they are teething.

Despite being fairly expensive, this is a great-looking cot that is sure to delight your family and friends when they visit. The instructions are simple to follow and contain helpful photos. If you are worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service for an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if needed and removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a great choice for parents who wish to gift their child a piece of furniture they can treasure. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will endure the test of time, and it's also easy to build and adjust as your baby grows. The tester liked that there are no gaps around the edges of the cot, so your baby won't fall out of bed.

It can also be converted into a toddler's bed once your child is old enough. It's as easy as removing the sides bars and solid ends by using an Allen key and then it transforms into a beautiful traditional-style bed that can be part of your child's bedroom for many years to come.

Despite being so premium-looking even though it looks expensive, this cot is relatively affordable. It was rated the best value cot-bed by our testers even though you require the mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot you can assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this might be a major issue. It's important to remember that you will need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, but sometimes more frequently. So, this shouldn't be an issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you'll be able to feel comfortable when you purchase it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot with a traditional design. It is incredibly affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that clips to the top of the cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. When baby's done with this, it tucks safely away underneath the cot. It can also be converted into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

The cot can be used until your child is the age of four (or longer if you buy the toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also made of sustainable hardwood - it is a mix of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress positions so that you can alter it to your child's changing requirements.

Parent tester Grace loved that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't have any sharp edges that could pose dangerous for children. It's also a great option for rooms with tiny spaces and ceilings that slope, as it takes up very little floor space, with just the side panel that separates the cot from the toddler's bedroom.

The cot is built to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was simple due to the alphabetically labeled pieces and clear instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rails are included, as well as the option to add drawers under the bed to store more toys, nappies and clothes If you'd like.