20 Fun Facts About Cot Beds

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

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

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

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is packed with great features that are designed to follow an exquisitely designed style. It is also built to last. It easily converts into a toddler's crib and will carry your child from the time of birth until age four.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary alternative to the traditional infant cot bed. It also features three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby. It also has an lower base for extra safety. The cot comes with an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails that 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, looked lovely and had numerous extra features like an excellent storage drawer. She also loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it on to your children in the future.

You'll also need to purchase an additional mattress, since cot beds do not always come with one. You'll want to choose a flat, firm mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The most suitable cot bed sales mattresses are made from springs, foam or coir. They should be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The cot's height should be no more than 55cm to prevent 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 them.

Stokke snuzkot

The dazzling cot, which is made by the Scandi company, brings a fun feel to the nursery. The coloured slats add a pop that makes your child feel welcome. It's a great option for all nurseries and seamlessly blends into your decor, and comes with an accompanying changing unit to tie it all together. The cot comes in two neutral shades: white or soft grey and it takes less than an hour to assemble, with the clear instructions and separate packs of screws aiding you in the process.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It comes with the option to add an extension kit for juniors that can allow them to grow up to about age five. It's a top-quality option with a price tag to be matched, but if you're looking to purchase an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is worth a look.

It is suitable for babies from the time of birth. The mattress can be positioned high to make it easy for your child. It's also made of a durable material and will fit a standard cot mattress that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is simple and modern and features an oval shape that'll enhance your baby's feeling of security and safety. It's the small cot on our list but it has plenty of space 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 is made of dowels with rounded edges that give it a distinct look unlike other cot beds within this price range. It offers three different base heights for your baby to meet their requirements. This means you don't have to bend over to lift them from the bed, which can save your back.

This is also a great alternative if your nursery is an insignificant size or ceilings that are sloped or you don't want your cot bed to take up a lot of floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that takes up less space than you expect from its appearance."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's ends adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is about four years old. It then it transforms into an adult bed by removing the side rails and lowering the ends. It includes a 140cmx70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge under-drawer on 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 heavy like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby's essentials close at hand.

One of the great things about this cot is that it can adapt with your child as they grow and change. You can remove the side rails and convert it into a toddler bed, and once they outgrow that you can even turn it into a useful day bed.

This cot bed comes with an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends flow into the curving side rails to create the most luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be adjusted in two positions to make it easier to lay your baby down without unnecessary bending. The teething rails guard the gums of your baby when they are teething.

This cot is not expensive, but it's stunning and will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. The instructions are easy to follow and include useful photos. If you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service that costs PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if necessary and removing the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a fantastic option for parents who want to give their child something they will cherish. It's durable and well-constructed, so it will stand the test of time. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it to be particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps around the edges so your baby can't fall out of the bed.

It is also able to be transformed into a bed for toddlers when your child is old enough. With an Allen key, you can remove the side bars and the solid end pieces to turn it into traditional-style beds. It will be in your child's room for many years.

Despite its stunning design even though it looks expensive, this cot is very affordable cots. Our tester said it was the best cot bed value cot bed she's tested and especially since you need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the most efficient flatpack cot you can assemble. Each piece is labeled alphabetically and there's no way to fail.

The main drawback of this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. However, it's worth remembering that you'll probably need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and more often, so this isn't really something to worry about. It's also made of natural wood, which means you can feel good cribs when you buy 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's incredibly affordable. It comes with a changing table that is attached to the top of the cot for quick and simple nappy changing. It can be put away in a safe place under the cot once baby is finished. It also converts into a toddler bed at the time of need with three mattress heights to choose from.

This cot is an impressively durable option that is suitable for use up to the time your child turns four years old. of age (or even longer if you get the additional toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed from sustainably sourced hardwood an amalgamation of Australian Araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and comes with three mattress base positions so you can alter it to your child's growing requirements.

Parent tester Grace liked that the slatted sides were simple to clean and didn't come with sharp edges that could be dangerous for 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 the only thing that is needed to separate the cot from the room of your toddler.

The cot was designed to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rail are included too, and you can add under-bed storage drawers for extra storage space clothes, nappies and toys should you wish to.