Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking at cot beds for sale, you want something that's solid, safe and of an appropriate size. This handmade model checks all the boxes and our panel was impressed by its clever combination of white and natural pine.

This cot bed comes with all the added extras that you would expect, such as a drawer for storage teething rails, as well as two height positions. It is also easy to assemble, and will look great in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley crib is packed full of wonderful design features that adhere to an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also constructed to last. It converts seamlessly into a toddler's crib and will carry your child through from birth to age four.

Its slightly tapered legs make it a more modern alternative to the traditional cot. It also comes with three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to accommodate your growing baby and a lower base for more safety. The cot comes with an under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to safeguard your baby's gums when they begin to develop their first teeth.

Megan Our parent tester loved this cot-bed. It was easy to assemble it looked stunning and came with many other features like a useful storage drawer. She also liked that it was gender neutral and she could pass it on to the next generation of babies.

You'll also need to buy a mattress separately, as the cot beds don't always come with one. You will want to select a firm, flat Baby beds mattress that is the right size. The most suitable mattress for cots is made of springs, foam or coir, and must be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 5852:1991+A1:2012.

The cot itself must have a maximum height of 55cm to ensure that your child isn't able to get out. The distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm, so that your baby's head can't get caught in the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

The dazzling cot, which is made by a Scandi company, adds an enjoyable feel to the nursery. The slats in a variety of colors add a pop that will make your child feel welcome. It is a perfect fit for most nurseries and the matching changing unit will tie it all together. This cot comes in two neutral colours - white and soft grey. It takes only an hour to put together thanks to the clear directions and screws that are separate.

This cot bed will grow with your child, and includes the option of adding an extension kit for juniors that will allow them to reach the age of five. This is a top rated cots-of-the-line option with a price to match. If you're looking to purchase nursery furniture that lasts for many years, it's definitely worth considering.

It's suitable from birth and comes with three convenient mattress base heights so that you can assemble it with the mattress raised to make it easier for your little one to move in and out of. It's also constructed of a sturdy material and can be used with cot mattresses up to 140cmx70cm. The design is simple and modern with an elegant oval shape that will boost your baby's feelings of safety and security. It's the smallest cot on our list but still has plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is an excellent choice if you want an old-fashioned cot bed. It has rounded dowel slats to create a look that is different from others in this price range. It comes with three different base heights for your baby to accommodate their needs. This will help you avoid having to bend over to pick up your baby.

This is also a great alternative if your nursery is a small size, sloped ceilings or you don't want the bed to take up the floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that occupies less space than you imagine from its appearance."

The curved sleigh details on the cot's ends adds 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 the side rails off and dropping the ends. It comes with a 140cm x70cm Finest mattress and a large under-drawer on the handles and runners 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, however, it doesn't look bulky like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all of your baby's essentials close at hand.

One of the great things about this cot is that it will adjust to your child's needs as they change and grow. You can take off the side rails to transform it to a toddler bed. And once they outgrow that you can also convert it into a useful daybed.

This cot bed is made of solid pine and has an amazing hand-carved design. The carved ends are incorporated into the curving side rails to create a truly luxurious cot bed. The mattress base is deluxe and can be lowered in two positions, making it easier to lay your baby down without bending. It also has teething rails to safeguard the delicate gums of your baby during their teething period.

Despite being fairly expensive however, it's a beautiful cot that is sure to delight your family and friends when they visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear with useful pictures. However, in case you're concerned about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 which 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 wonderful choice for parents who wish to gift their child something they will cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so 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 that your child isn't able to get out of the bed.

It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed once your child is ready. With an Allen key you can take out the side bars and the solid end pieces to turn it into an old-fashioned bed. It will be in your child's bedroom for a long time.

This cot looks expensive however, it's actually very inexpensive. Our test subject said it was the best cot bed value cot bed she's ever tested particularly since you require the mattress separately. It's also the most simple flatpack cot to assemble, with every piece labelled alphabetically, making it impossible to go wrong.

The main drawback of this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. But, it's important to remember that you'll likely need to replace your child's mattress at least every year, and often more frequently, so this isn't really an issue. It's also made from natural wood, so you can feel good when you buy it.

Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option provides a sturdy and stylish cot in a traditional style. It's incredibly affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that is attached to the top of the cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. It can be put away securely under the cot when baby is done. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights.

This cot is an impressively durable option that is suitable for use until your child is four years of age (or even longer if you purchase the extra toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made from sustainably-sourced wood - specifically, a blend of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress positions that you can adapt to the needs of your child's growing.

Grace, a tester for parents, loved that the sides were slatted and didn't have any sharp edges which could be a danger for children. It's also a clever choice for small rooms and sloped ceilings as it occupies a tiny area, with only the side panel detaching the cot from the 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, too, and you can include drawers underneath the bed to store more nappies, toys and clothes If you'd like.