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Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

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

This cot bed includes all the features you require, including a storage compartment teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It's also simple to assemble, and looks great in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The coxley cot-bed made by mamas and papas is full of great design features, all following an exquisitely designed style. It is also built to last. It converts seamlessly 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 contemporary take on the traditional cot. It also features three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby. It also has a lower base for more security. The cot also has a handy under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to protect 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 looked stunning and came with many extra features including an useful drawer for storage. She also appreciated that it was gender-neutral and she could pass it on to future babies.

You'll also need to buy a mattress separately, as cot beds do not always come with a mattress. You'll need to choose a firm, flat baby mattress that is the correct size. The best mattresses for cots to tots are made of foam, spring or coir and should be inspected to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012.

The cot's height should not exceed 55cm, to prevent your child from escaping. The space between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to stop your child's head from becoming trapped.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand adds a fun vibe to the nursery, with the slats that are coloured adding an element of color that will make your child feel at home. It's the perfect design for any nursery, and the changing unit that matches will make it all more cohesive. This cot is available in two neutral colors white and soft grey. It will take just one hour to put together thanks to the clear instructions and separate screws packs.

The cot bed can expand with your child. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors that will take them to age five. This is a high-end option that comes with a price to match. However, if you're looking to purchase furniture for your nursery that will last for a long time, it's worth looking into.

It is suitable for babies from the time of birth. The mattress can be set up high to make it easy for your child. It's also constructed of durable materials and can be used with cot mattresses up to 140cm by 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of security and comfort. This is the smallest cot on our list, yet it offers plenty of room for your baby to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is an excellent choice to get a vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create an aesthetic that is different from others in this price range. It comes with three different heights of base for your baby to suit their needs. This means that you won't have to crouch to pick them up from bed, which could save your back.

It's also a good choice if you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or don't want to take up more floor space with your cot bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that takes up less room than you might think from its design."

The curved sleigh design on the cot bed ends provide a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four, and then transformed to a junior bed by cutting off the rails on the sides. It comes with a top quality 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 cot from Obaby is the final option in our roundup. It's a sleigh bed but it's not bulky like other beds of this type. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all of your baby's essentials in one place.

One of the great things about this cot is that it can adapt with your child as they change and grow. You can remove the side rails to transform it into a toddler bed, and when they are old enough, you can turn it into a great crib 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 a truly luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered in two positions to make it easier for you to put your newborn down without unnecessary bending. The teething rails guard your baby's gums while they are teething.

This cot is not expensive, but it's gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends when they come to visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful photos, however if you're worried about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall if required and disposing of all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-style cot bed an excellent option for parents who want their little one to grow into a piece of furniture they'll cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will stand the test of time, and it's also easy to build and adjust as your child grows. Our tester found it particularly useful that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges, so that your baby will not get out of bed.

It could also be converted into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. Simply remove the side bars and solid ends by using an Allen key and it transforms into a beautiful, traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for years to be.

The cot appears expensive, however, it's actually very inexpensive. Our tester called it the most value-for-money cot bed she's tested particularly since you require a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot that you can put together. Each piece is labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.

This cot's biggest disadvantage is that it requires a separate mattress. For some parents, this might be a deal-breaker. But, it's important to remember that you'll probably need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per year, and more often, so this isn't really an issue. Plus, it's made from natural wood, so you'll be able to be confident about the purchase.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot that is traditional in design. It is incredibly affordable. It is equipped with a space-saving changing table that snaps neatly to the top of the cot for quick diaper changes. It can be put away securely under the cot when baby is done. It could also be transformed into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.

The cot can be used until your child is the age of four (or more if you purchase the toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainable wood - specifically it's a mixture of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress bases to adjust to your child's growing.

Grace the tester, a parent, loved that the sides were slatted and did not have sharp edges that could pose a risk to children. It's also a great choice for small cot beds rooms and ceilings with slopes, since it occupies a tiny floor space, and only the side panel that separates the cot from the bedroom for your toddler.

The cot is built to be in compliance with the safety standards of BS EN 716. Assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled pieces and clear instructions. The cot also has teething rails and a swivel-rocking frame. You can also add under-bed drawers to store toys, clothes and nappies.