Guide To Cot Beds: The Intermediate Guide To Cot Beds

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

When you're looking at cot beds for sale you need a product that's secure, durable and an appropriate size. This model is made by hand and ticks all of the boxes. Our panel loved the combination of pine and white.

This cot bed comes with all the extras you need, including a storage drawer teething rails, two height positions. It is also easy to build and looks fantastic in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley cot is full of amazing design features that adhere to a hand crafted aesthetic. It is also built to last. It easily converts into a toddler's crib and will see your child through from the time of birth until age four.

The slightly tapered feet make it a modern version of the traditional cot. It also comes with three adjustable mattress positions to suit your growing baby and an lower base for extra safety. The cot also has a handy under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Megan, our parent tester, really liked this cot-bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it was beautiful, and looked gorgeous. It also had many other features like a useful storage drawer. She also appreciated the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning it can be passed down to future babies.

Another thing to consider is that cot beds do not always include a mattress so you'll have to purchase it separately. You should choose a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the correct size. The best mattress for cots is made of foam, spring or coir. They should be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 195852:1991+A1 2012.

The cot should have a height limit of 55cm so that your child won't be able to get out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm, so that your child's head won't be trapped within the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

The dazzling cot, which is made by a Scandi company, gives an exciting vibe to the nursery. The coloured slats provide a splash of colour that makes your child feel at home. It's an ideal choice for any nursery and seamlessly blends with the rest of your design scheme, including a matching changing unit to tie everything together. This 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 really helping you out.

This cot bed can grow with your child. You can add an extension kit for juniors which will allow them to the age of five. It's a top-quality option with a price tag that will be matched, but if you're planning to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth considering.

It's suitable from birth and comes with three convenient mattress base heights, so you can set it up with the mattress raised to make it easier for your little one to get in and out of. It's also built to last and can be used with standard cot mattresses up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and comfort. It's the smallest cot on our list however it still offers plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is a great option to get an old-fashioned cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create a design that is unique from other beds in this price range. It offers three different levels of the base to suit their needs. This will prevent you from having to bend over to take your baby.

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 (simply click the up coming post). Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor says: "It is a statement piece and takes up less space than you expect."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's end gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from birth until your child is approximately four years old. It it can be converted into a junior bed by simply taking off the side rails and lowering both ends. It comes with a Finest 140cm x 70cm mattress and features a large under-drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This stylish mini cot beds from Obaby is the final choice in our roundup. It's a sleigh-style design but doesn't have that chunky feeling that you usually get from these types of beds. Additionally, it also comes with a drawer underneath that allows you to keep all the baby essentials within easy reach.

This cot will grow with your child's. You can remove the rails and convert it to a toddler bed. When they are beyond that, you can turn it into a practical daybed.

This cot bed comes with an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The hand-carved edges blend beautifully with the curved side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds and create a truly luxurious choice. The deluxe base mattress can be set in two positions, making it easier to place your newborn without needing to turn over. The teething rails protect your baby's gums while they are teething.

Despite the fact that it is quite costly however, it's a beautiful cot that will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are clear and include helpful photos, however if you're worried about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if needed and removing 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 will cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will stand the test of time, and it's also easy to build and adjust as your cheap baby cots grows. Our tester found it particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps at the edges so that your child isn't able to fall out of the bed.

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

This cot looks expensive, however, it's actually quite affordable. It was rated the top value cot-bed by our tester however, you'll have to purchase 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 to this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. It's important to keep in mind that you'll likely need to replace the mattress of your child at least once a year, and sometimes more frequently which isn't a big deal. It's also made of natural wood, so you can feel confident when purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot in a traditional style. It's extremely affordable. It comes with a changing table that clips onto the top of the cot to allow for quick and easy nappy-changing. When baby is finished with this, it tucks safely away underneath the cot. It also converts into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress sizes to choose from.

This cot is an impressively durable option that is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years old. old (or even longer if you purchase the extra toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made from sustainably sourced hardwood a blend between Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress bases so you can adjust it to your child's changing needs.

Grace the tester, a parent loved the fact that the sides were slatted, and did not have any sharp edges which could be a danger for children. It's also a great option for rooms with tiny spaces and sloped ceilings as it takes up a small amount of floor space, with just the side panel detaching the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.

The cot is designed to comply 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, as well as the option to include drawers underneath the bed for extra storage space clothes, nappies and toys should you wish to.