10 Things We All Love About Cot Beds
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When you're looking for cot beds for sale you need a product that's secure, durable and a good size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel members loved its unique mix of white and natural pine.
This cot bed comes with all the added extras, including a storage drawer teething rails, two height positions. It's also simple to put together and looks stunning in any nursery.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is brimming with wonderful design features that adhere to an exquisitely crafted look. It's also built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed. It is sure to see your little one through from birth until four years old.
Its slightly tapered feet give it a modern take on the traditional cot. It also features three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to suit your growing baby and a lower base for more security. The cot also has an under-cot storage drawer, as well as teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums when they begin to get their first teeth.
Our tester for parents Megan 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 you can pass it on to future children.
You'll also have to purchase a mattress separately, as the cot beds don't always come with one. You'll want to choose a flat, firm mattress that is the ideal size for your baby. The best mattress for cots is made from foam, springs or coir. It must also be certified according to British safety standards BS 582+A1:2012 or BS 1877-10/1997.
The cot itself must have a maximum height of 55cm so that your child isn't able to get out. The gap between the bars should not be more than 6.5cm to prevent your baby's head from getting stuck.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot, from the Scandi company, gives an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats with a color add a pop that will make your child feel at home. It's a great option for all nurseries and blends seamlessly with the rest of your design scheme, with an accompanying changing unit to tie everything together. This cot is available in two neutral colours - white and soft grey. It takes just an hour to put together, thanks to the clear directions and screws that are separate.
The cot bed can grow with your child. It comes with the option to add an extension kit for juniors that will allow them to reach around age five. It's a high-end option with a price tag that will match, but if you're looking to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth looking into.
It is suitable from the time of birth. The mattress can be placed high to allow easy access for your child. It is also made of a durable material and fits standard cot mattress that measure up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of safety and security. It's the smallest cot on our list however it still offers plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
This is a wonderful option to get a distinctive vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowels which create a distinctive look that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your baby with three different heights of base to meet their requirements. This will help you avoid having to bend to take your baby.
It's also a good option if you have a smaller nursery, a sloped ceiling or do not want to occupy the floor with your cot bed. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that occupies less space than you imagine from its appearance."
The curved sleigh design on the cot's end adds a touch of elegance to any nursery cots. It can be used from birth until your child is approximately four years old. It then it transforms into a junior bed by taking off the side rails and lower the ends. It comes with a premium 140cm x70cm mattress. It includes a large under drawer with handles and runners to make it easy to access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The final cot in our round-up is this chic option from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed, however, it doesn't look bulky like other beds of this type. It also comes with a drawer to keep all your baby cots online essentials in one place.
One of the best things about this cot is that it will adapt with your child as they grow and change. You can remove the rails and transform it into a toddler bed. Once they grow out of that the cot, you can transform it into an useful day bed.
This cot bed is made out of solid pine, and has an exquisite hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curving side rails to create the most luxurious cot bed. The deluxe base mattress can be set in two positions which makes it easier to place your newborn without having to lean over. It also comes with teething rails to safeguard the delicate gums of your baby during their teething period.
The cot isn't inexpensive, but it's beautiful and will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. The instructions are simple to follow and come with helpful photos. If you're concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis provides an assembly service at an additional PS60. This includes mounting it on the wall, if needed, and disposing of the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-style cot is an excellent choice for parents who want their little one to grow into a piece furniture they'll cherish. It's durable and well-constructed, so it will last for a long time, and it's also easy to build and adjust as your cheap baby cots for sale grows. Our tester found it to be particularly helpful that the cot does not have any gaps around the edges so that your child isn't able to get out of the bed.
It could also be converted into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars and solid end pieces to turn it into a traditional-style bed. It will remain in your child's room for a long time.
Despite its stunning design the cot is very affordable. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's ever tried and especially since you need to purchase a mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot to put together, with every piece labelled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.
The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this may be a deal-breaker. It's important to keep in mind that you'll probably need to replace the mattress of your child at least every year, and more often and this shouldn't be a big deal. It's also made from natural wood, so you'll be able to feel good when you buy it.
Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cot Bed
This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot in a traditional style. It's incredibly affordable. It includes a space-saving changing table that clips onto the top of the infant cot bed for super-speedy nappy changes. It can be put away safely under the cot when baby cots on sale is done. It can also be converted into a toddler bed when the time comes, with three mattress heights to choose from.
This cot is a durable option that is suitable for use until your child is four years old (or even longer if you purchase the extra toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made from sustainably sourced hardwood an amalgamation of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress base positions so you can adjust it to your child's changing needs.
Grace, a tester for parents, loved that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could be a danger for children. It's also a clever option for rooms with small or sloped ceilings as it takes up very little floor space, and only the side panel that separates the cot from your bedroom for your toddler.
The cot is designed to meet 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 rail are included, as well as the option to add drawers under the bed to store more toys, nappies and clothes if you like.