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When it comes to cot beds for Best Crib Newborn sale you need a product that's secure, durable and adequate in size. This model is made by hand and it ticks all the boxes. Our panel liked its mixture of pine and white.
This crib bed includes all the features you need, such as an area for storage, teething rails, and two height settings. It is also easy to assemble, and looks fantastic in any nursery for babies.
Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed
The mamas and papas coxley crib is packed full of wonderful design features that follow an artistically designed aesthetic. It is also built to last. It easily converts into a toddler's bed, and will carry your child from birth to age four.
Its slightly tapered feet give it a modern take on the traditional cot. It comes with three mattress positions that can be adjusted to fit your baby's growth and a lower base which adds safety. The cot also has a handy under-cot storage drawer and teething rails to protect your baby's gums when they get their first teeth.
Our parent tester Megan loved this cot bed. She said it was easy to put together and was gorgeous. It also came with many extra features, including storage drawers that are useful. She also liked that it was gender neutral and she could pass it on to future babies.
Another thing to remember is that cot beds don't always include a mattress, so you'll need to purchase this separately too. You should choose a flat, firm mattress that is the right size for your baby. The most suitable mattresses for online cots are made of springs, foam or coir and should be inspected and certified 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 distance between the bars shouldn't be greater than 6.5cm to ensure that your child's head doesn't be trapped within the bars.
Stokke snuzkot
This eye-catching cot by the Scandi brand gives a lively vibe to the nursery, with the coloured slats adding a pop of colour that'll make your baby feel at home. It's a perfect choice for any nursery and blends seamlessly into the rest of your design scheme, including the matching changing unit to tie it all together. This cot is available in two neutral colors 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. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors which will allow them to age five. It's a high-end option with a price tag to be matched, but if you're planning to invest in a piece of nursery furniture that will last, this is worth a look.
It is suitable from birth. The mattress can be positioned high to allow easy access for your child. It's also built to last and will fit standard cot mattresses up to 140cm x 70cm. The design is modern and sleek with an oval shape that can boost your baby's sense of security and safety. It's the smallest cot on our list however it still offers plenty of space for your little one to sleep in.
Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
This is a wonderful option for those looking for a unique vintage-style cot bed. It features rounded dowel slats to create a design that is unique from other beds in this price range. It also offers additional convenience for your baby, with three heights for the base to fit their needs. This means that you won't need to bend to lift them from bed, which can ease your back.
This is a good option if your nursery has a small size or ceilings that are sloped, or you don't want the cot bed to take up lots of floor space. Our Deputy Editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an impressive piece that takes up less room than you might imagine from its appearance."
The curved sleigh detail on the cot's end gives a touch of class to any nursery. It can be used from the time your child is about four years old. It it can be converted into a junior bed by taking the side rails off and dropping the ends. It comes with a Finest 140cm x70cm mattress. It features a large under-drawer with handles and runners for easy access.
Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The last cot we'll be discussing is this chic alternative from Obaby. It's a sleigh-style bed, but it's not bulky like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also comes with a drawer to keep your baby's essentials close at hand.
One of the great things about this cot is that it will change with your child as they change and grow. You can remove the rails and make it an infant cot bed bed. Once they grow out of that then you can convert it into a practical daybed.
This cot bed comes with a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends are incorporated into the curves of the side rails, creating a truly luxurious cot bed. The deluxe mattress base can be lowered by two positions, making it easier to lay your baby down without having to bend. The teething rails guard your baby's gums while they are teething.
Although it's quite expensive, this is a great-looking cot that will impress your family and friends when they come to visit. It's easy to put together and the instructions are clear and include useful pictures. However, if you're worried about your DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall if needed and removing all the packaging.
Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed
This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a fantastic choice for parents who wish to give their child an item of furniture that they will cherish. It's sturdy and well-made so will last for a long time. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. Our test subject found it especially handy that the cot doesn't have any gaps around the edges, so that your baby will not get out of the bed.
It is also able to be transformed into a bed for toddlers when your child is old enough. You just 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 come.
Despite being so premium-looking, this cot is actually quite affordable. It was rated the top price cot-bed we tested by our testers, even though you still have to purchase a mattress separately. It's also the quickest flatpack cot to assemble and is labeled alphabetically so you can't go wrong.
The main drawback of this cot is that it requires a separate mattress. For some parents, this may be a major issue. It's important to remember that you will need to replace the mattress of your child at least once per month, and occasionally more often. So this is not an problem. It's also made of natural wood, so you'll be able to feel good when you buy it.
Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed
A stylish and sturdy cot that has a classic design This Good Little Trading Company option is great value for money. It includes a space-saving changing table that clips neatly to the top of the cot to speed up diaper changes. It can be put away safely under the cot when baby is finished. It also converts into a toddler bed when the time is right with three mattress heights to pick from.
This cot is a durable option that is suitable for use up to the time your child turns four years old. older (or even longer if you buy the additional toddler bed conversion kit). The cot is made of sustainable hardwood - it is a mix of Australian araucaria wood and New Zealand radiata in this case. It also has three mattress positions so that you can adjust it to your child's growing requirements.
Grace, a parent tester loved the fact that the sides were slatted, and did not have sharp edges that could be a danger for children. It's also a great option for rooms with small or ceilings with slopes, since it takes up a small amount of floor space, and only the side panel separating the cot from your toddler's bedroom.
The cot sets meets the high safety standards outlined by BS EN 716, and the assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and simple instructions. A swivel rocking frame and teething rail are included, as well as the option to include drawers underneath the bed for more room to stash nappies, toys and clothes if you like.