"The Cot Beds Awards: The Best, Worst And Weirdest Things We've Seen

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"The Cot Beds Awards: The Best, Worst And Weirdest Things We've Seen

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When you're looking at the cot beds that are available you need a product that's solid, safe and of adequate in size. This hand-crafted model ticks all the boxes, and our panel members loved its unique mix of white and natural pine.

This crib bed comes with all the extras you require, including storage compartments as well as teething rails and two height settings. It's also simple to put together, and looks great in any nursery for babies.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley crib is packed full of wonderful features that are designed to follow a hand crafted aesthetic. It's also built to last and can easily be converted into a toddler bed. It is sure to keep your child safe from newborn until they are four years old.

Its slightly tapered legs give it a more modern version of the traditional cot. It has three mattress positions that can be adjusted to accommodate your baby's growth and also a lower base which adds safety. The cot comes with an under-cot storage drawer as well as teething rails to protect your baby's gums as they begin to develop their first teeth.

Megan Our tester for parents, really liked this cot-bed. She said it was easy-to-assemble it looked stunning and came with numerous extra features, including a useful drawer for storage. She also loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning you can pass it on to your children in the future.

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

The cot's height should be no more than 55cm to stop your child from escaping. The space between the bars shouldn't exceed 6.5cm to prevent your child's head from getting stuck.

Stokke snuzkot

This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand adds a fun style to the nursery with the slats that are coloured adding an element of color that will make your baby feel at the home of their dreams. It's a perfect fit for most nurseries and seamlessly blends into the rest of your design scheme, including an accompanying changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. The cot is available in two neutral shades - white and soft grey. It takes only an hour to put together due to the clear instructions and screws that are separate.



The cot bed can expand with your child. You can add an extension kit for juniors that can take them up until they reach the age of five. It's a high-end option with a price tag to match, but if looking to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth considering.

It's suitable for babies and comes with three convenient mattress base heights so that you can put the mattress raised to make it easier for your little one to move in and out of. It's also built to last and can be used with standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is sleek and modern with an oval shape that will boost your baby's sense of security and safety. This is the smallest cot in our list, but it has plenty of space for your baby to sleep.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

This is a fantastic option to get an old-fashioned cot bed. It is made of dowels with rounded edges that create a unique aesthetic that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It has three base heights for your baby to accommodate their needs. This means you don't have to crouch to pick them up from bed, which can ease your back.

It's also a good option when you have a smaller nursery, with a sloped ceiling or do not want to take up more floor space with your crib bed. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's a statement piece that occupies less space than you expect from its appearance."

The curved sleigh detailing on the cot bed ends add a touch of elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child is four and then converted into a junior bed by removing the side rails. It is equipped with a 140cm x 70cm The most comfortable mattress and a huge under-drawer for runners and handles 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 however, it doesn't look bulky like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer underneath to keep your baby's essentials close at hand.

This cot can grow with your child. You can take the rails off and make it a toddler bed. Once they grow beyond that the cot, you can transform it into a useful day bed.

This cot bed has stunning design and is hand-carved from solid pine. The carvings on the ends flow beautifully into the curved side rails to distinguish it from other cot beds and create an extremely luxurious option. The mattress base is deluxe and can be adjusted in two positions to make it easier to place your baby down without unnecessary bending. It also has teething rails to safeguard the delicate gums of your baby throughout their teething phase.

This cot is not expensive, but it's beautiful and will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful pictures, but 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 if needed and removing all the packaging.

Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed can be a wonderful option for parents looking to gift their child something they will cherish. It's well-constructed and sturdy, so will stand the test of time, plus it's easy to build and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially helpful that the cot does not have any gaps at the edges, so that your baby will not get out of the bed.

It could also be converted into a toddler's bed when your child is old enough. It's as easy as removing the side 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.

Despite its stunning design the cot is quite affordable. It was rated the top price cot-bed we tested by our testers however, you'll require an additional mattress. It is also the fastest flatpack cot you can build. Each piece is labeled alphabetically, so there's no way to fail.

The biggest drawback of this cot is that it requires an additional mattress. For some parents, this might be a problem. It's important to keep in mind that you'll likely have to replace the mattress of your child at least once per year, and more often which isn't a big deal. Additionally,  best crib for newborn 's made of natural wood, so you can feel good about your purchase.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

A sturdy and stylish cot with a classic design This Good Little Trading Company option is an excellent value for money. It comes with a matching changing table that clips to the top of the cot to allow to make it quick and easy to change nappy. Once baby is done with this, it folds safely away underneath the cot. It also transforms into a toddler bed when the time comes with three mattress sizes to choose from.

This cot can be used until your child reaches the age of four (or more if you purchase the additional toddler bed conversion kit). This cot is also constructed from sustainably sourced hardwood a blend between Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case - and has three mattress positions so that you can adjust it to your child's changing needs.

Grace, a parent tester was delighted that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could pose a risk to children. It's an excellent choice for small rooms with sloped ceilings since it occupies only a small amount of floor space. The side panel is the only thing that is needed to separate the cot from the room for your toddler.

The cot is in compliance with the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and straightforward instructions. The cot also comes with teething rails and a swivel-rocking frame. You can also install drawers under the bed to store clothes, toys and nappies.