How To Get More Results Out Of Your Cot Beds
Cot Beds For Sale – A Roundup of the Best Deals When you're looking for cot beds for sale you need a product that's secure, durable and adequate in size. The model is made by hand, and it checks all the boxes. Our panel loved its combination of pine and white. This cot bed has all the extras you need that you would expect, such as a drawer for storage, teething rails and two height positions. It's also easy to put together and looks fantastic in any nursery. Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed The mamas and papas coxley cot is full of amazing design features that follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It's also built to last, converting seamlessly into a toddler bed and will surely keep your child safe from the time they're born until four years old. The slightly tapered legs make it a more contemporary take on the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's size and an lower base that adds safety. The cot also has an under-cot storage draw and teething rails that help protect your little ones gums when they start to get their first teeth. Megan Our tester for parents loved 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 drawer for storage. She also appreciated that it was gender-neutral, so she could give it to future children. You'll also have to purchase a mattress on your own, as cot beds usually do not come with a mattress. You should choose a firm baby mattress that is flat and is the correct size. The best mattresses for cots are made of springs, foam or coir, and must be inspected and certified to British safety standards BS 1877-10:1997 or BS 552:1991+A1:2012. The cot should have a height limit of 55cm, so that your child isn't able to climb out. The distance between the bars should be no greater than 6.5cm so that your child's head doesn't get trapped in the bars. Stokke snuzkot This eye-catching cot from a Scandi brand brings a fun style to the nursery with the slats that are coloured adding the right amount of color to make your child feel at home. It's an ideal choice for any nursery and seamlessly blends with the rest of your decor, and comes with a matching changing unit to tie it all together. This cot comes in two neutral colors – white and soft grey. It takes only an hour to put together, thanks to the clear instructions and separate screws packs. This cot bed can grow with your child. You can add a junior extension kit which will allow them until they reach the age of five. It's a premium choice with a price tag that will match, but if looking to invest in an item of furniture for your nursery that will last, this is well worth a look. It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights so that you can assemble it with the mattress up high to make it easy for your child to take out and in from. It's also constructed of durable materials and fits standard cot mattress up to 140cmx70cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will increase your baby's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest cot on our list, yet it has plenty of space for your baby to lay down. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic This is a great option if you're after a unique vintage-looking cot bed. It has rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It also offers extra convenience for your baby, with three base heights to suit their requirements. This will save you from having to bend to take your baby. It's also a good choice for those with a smaller nursery, sloped ceilings or don't want to take up more floor space with your crib bed. Heidi Scrimgeour, our Deputy Editor, says: “It is a statement piece that takes up less space than you imagine.” The curved sleigh detailing on the ends of the cot bed add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four and then converted into a junior bed simply by cutting off the side rails. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm premium mattress as well as a large under-drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to access. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed The last cot we'll be discussing is this chic alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed, but it's not big like other sleigh beds. It also has a drawer beneath to keep all of your baby's necessities close by. One of the most appealing aspects about this cot is that it can adapt with your child as they grow and change. You can remove the rails and convert it to a toddler bed. Once they grow beyond that the cot, you can transform it into an useful daybed. This cot bed features an amazing design that has been hand-carved from solid pine. The carvings on the ends flow beautifully into the curved side rail to differentiate it from other cot beds, creating an extremely luxurious option. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered in two positions, making it easier for you to put your newborn down without bending. The teething rails guard your baby's gums when they are teething. Despite being fairly expensive it's a stunning cot that will impress your friends and family when they come to visit. It's simple to assemble and the instructions are clear with useful pictures. However, should you be concerned about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 which includes fixing it to the wall when necessary and disposing of the packaging. Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a great choice for parents who wish to give their child a piece of furniture they will cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will endure the test of time, and it's also easy to put together 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 child can't get out of bed. It's also cleverly designed to convert into a toddler bed when your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the side bars and solid ends by using an Allen key and then it converts into a lovely, traditional-style bed that will be part of your child's bedroom for many years to come. Despite being so premium-looking, this cot is actually relatively affordable. Our test subject said it was the most value-for-money cot bed she's tested, especially as you still require a mattress separately. It's also the easiest flatpack cot to put together and is labeled alphabetically, so you won't get wrong. The main drawback of this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately that could be uncomfortable for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, and occasionally more frequently. So, nursery cots be an problem. Additionally, it's made of natural wood so you can feel good about your purchase. Great Little Trading Company Little Wren Cotbed A sturdy and stylish cot with a traditional design This Good Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It comes with a changing table that clips to the top of the cot to allow to make it quick and easy to change nappy. When baby is finished with this, it folds completely away beneath the cot. It can also be transformed into a toddler's bed by using three mattress heights. This cot is a durable option that is suitable for use up to the time your child is four years older (or even longer if you get the toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainably sourced hardwood – it is a mix of Australian araucaria and New Zealand radiata in this case – and comes with three mattress positions so that you can alter it to meet your child's evolving needs. Grace the tester, a parent loved the fact that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could pose a risk to children. It's also a clever option for rooms with small or sloped ceilings as it takes up a small amount of floor space, with just the side panel that separates the cot from your toddler's bedroom. The cot meets the high safety standards set by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy due to the alphabetically labeled parts and simple instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rails are included, too, and you can add under-bed storage drawers for more room to stash clothes, nappies and toys should you wish to.