Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals
When you're looking for cot beds for sale, you want something that's solid, safe and of a good size. This handmade model checks all the boxes, and our panel loved its smart mix of white and natural pine.
This crib bed comes with all the accessories you require, including an area for storage as well as teething rails and two height settings. It is also simple to assemble, and will look great in any nursery for babies.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is full of amazing design features, all based on an exquisitely designed style. It's built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed and is sure to see your little one through from the time they're born until four years old.
Its slightly tapered legs make it a more modern take on the traditional cot. It also has three adjustable mattress positions to accommodate your growing baby, and a lower base for added security. The cot also has a handy under cot storage draw and teething rails that can help protect your baby's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.
Megan, our parent tester, really liked this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble it looked stunning and came with many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also loved the fact that it's gender neutral so it can be passed down to future children.
You'll also need to buy an additional mattress, since cot beds do not always include a mattress. You'll need to select a flat, firm mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The best cot mattress is made from foam, springs or coir. It should also be certified according to British safety standards BS 5852+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot itself must have a height limit of 55cm to ensure that your child isn't able to climb out. The space between the bars should not exceed 6.5cm to prevent your child's head from getting trapped.
Stokke snuzkot
This dazzling cot from the Scandi brand brings a fun vibe to the nursery, with the coloured slats adding a pop of colour that'll make your little one feel at home. It's a great fit for most nurseries and blends seamlessly into the rest of your design scheme, including the matching changing unit to tie it all together. This cot is available in two neutral shades: white or soft grey and it takes just an hour to put together with the clear instructions and screws in separate packs aiding you in the process.
The cot bed will expand with your child. It comes with the option of an extension kit for juniors that can allow them to grow up to the age of five. It's a high-end option with a price tag to match, but if looking to purchase an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is well worth a look.
It's suitable from birth and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, so you can set it up with the mattress high to make it easier for your child to take out and in from. It's also built to last and can be used with standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and comfort. This is the smallest of cots on our list, but it has plenty of space for your baby to sleep.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a lovely choice to get a distinctive vintage-style cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges that give it a distinct look from other cot beds in this price range. It offers three different levels of the base to accommodate their requirements. This means you don't need to bend to pick them up from bed, which can ease your back.
It's also a great option if your nursery has an insignificant size or ceilings that are sloped or you don't want your cot bed to take up the floor space. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that takes up less space than you think from its design."
The curved sleigh detailing on the cot bed ends add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is around four years old and then converts to an adult bed by taking off the side rails and lower the ends. It comes with a premium 140cm x 70cm mattress. It also features a large under-drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to get access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This elegant cot made by Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed but it's not big like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all of your baby's essentials in one place.
The cot can expand with your child. You can take off the side rails to convert it into a toddler bed, and after they've outgrown it, you can also convert it into a practical daybed.
The cot bed is constructed out of solid pine, and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carvings on the ends are beautifully integrated into the curved side rail to distinguish it from other cot beds and make an extremely luxurious option. The premium mattress can be lowered in two different positions, making it easier to place your newborn without needing to lean over. The teething rails safeguard the gums of your baby when they are teething.
Despite being fairly expensive however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to delight your family and friends when they come to visit. The instructions are simple to follow and contain helpful pictures. 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 necessary and then removing the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot bed an excellent choice for parents who want their little one to grow into a piece of furniture that they'll treasure. It's durable and well-built and will last for a long time. It's also easy to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps at the edges, so that your baby will not fall out of the bed.
It is also able to be transformed into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. It's as easy as removing the sides 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 many years to come.
This cot looks expensive however, it's actually quite affordable. Our tester called it the best value cot bed she's tested and especially since you need to buy the mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot you can assemble and comes with every piece labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.
This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a deal-breaker. It is important to keep in mind that you will need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a month, and sometimes more frequently. This isn't a big issue. It's also made of natural wood, so you can feel confident when purchasing it.
Baby Cot Bed Trading Little Wren Cotbed
A sturdy and stylish cot that has a classic style This Good Little Trading Company option is a great value. It comes with a matching changing table that clips onto the top of cot for quick and easy nappy-changing. When baby is finished with this, it folds safely away underneath the cot. It can also be converted into a toddler bed at the time of need, with three mattress heights to choose from.
This cot is able to be used until your child is the age of four (or more if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). Baby Cot Bed is also constructed from sustainably sourced hardwood it is a mix of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress bases so you can adjust it to your child's changing requirements.
Grace, a parent tester, loved that the sides were slatted and didn't have sharp edges that could pose a risk to children. It's a great choice for rooms with sloped ceilings since it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is all that separates the cot and the room for your toddler.
The cot meets the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and straightforward instructions. The cot also comes with teething rails and a swivel-rocking frame. You can also put in drawers under the bed to store your toys, clothes and nappies.