The Best Way To Explain Cot Beds To Your Mom

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The Best Way To Explain Cot Beds To Your Mom

Cot Beds For Sale - A Roundup of the Best Deals

When it comes to cot beds available for sale you want a bed that is secure, durable and an appropriate size. The model is made by hand, and it checks all the boxes. Our panel loved its mixture of pine and white.

This crib bed includes all the features you need, such as storage compartments teething rails, a storage compartment, and two height settings. It's also easy to assemble and looks great in any nursery.

Mamas & Papas Coxley Cot Bed

The mamas and papas coxley crib is packed full of wonderful design features that follow an exquisitely crafted look. It's also built to last and easily converts into a toddler bed. It will surely see your little one through from newborn until they are four years old.

Its slightly tapered legs give it a more modern version of the traditional cot. It also has three positions for mattress that can be adjusted to fit your growing baby. It also has an lower base for extra safety. The cot also comes with a handy under cot storage draw and teething rails which will protect your infant's gums when they start to get their first teeth.

Megan Our tester for parents, really liked this cot-bed. 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 loved the fact that it's gender-neutral, meaning it can be passed down to future babies.

Another thing to keep in mind is that cot beds don't always include a mattress, so you'll need to purchase this separately too. You'll need to select a flat, firm mattress that is the perfect size for your baby. The best cot mattress is made of foam, springs or coir. It must be certified in accordance with British safety standards BS A1:5852 or BS 1877-10/1997.

The cot should have a maximum height of 55cm, so that your child isn't able to get out. The distance between the bars should not be greater than 6.5cm so that your child's head won't be trapped within the bars.

Stokke snuzkot

This dazzling cot, made by a Scandi company, brings an exciting vibe to the nursery. The coloured slats give a pop of color that makes your child feel comfortable. It's a great option for all nurseries and seamlessly blends into your decor, and comes with a matching changing unit to make it all a bit more cohesive. This cot is available in two neutral shades - white or soft grey. it takes less than an hour to assemble, with the clear instructions and screws in separate packs really helping you out.

This cot bed will grow with your child. It is possible to add an extension kit for juniors that can take them up until they reach the age of five. It's a top-quality option with a price tag that will be matched, but if you're looking to invest in an item of furniture for the nursery that will last, this is well worth looking into.

It is suitable for babies from birth. The mattress can be set up high to allow easy access for your child. It's also sturdy and fits standard cot mattresses of up to 140cm 70cm x 140cm. The design is modern and simple and features an elegant oval shape that will boost your baby's feelings of safety and security. It's the smallest cot on our list but it has plenty of space for your baby to sleep in.

Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

This is an excellent choice if you want a vintage-style cot bed. It has rounded dowels that create a unique aesthetic that is different from other cot beds in this price range. It has three heights of base for your baby to suit their requirements. This means that you won't have to bend over to lift them from bed, which can ease your back.

This is a good option for a nursery that is an insignificant size, sloped ceilings or you don't want your cot bed to take up a lot of floor space. Our deputy editor Heidi Scrimgeour says: "It's an eye-catching piece that takes up less space than you think from its design."

The curved sleigh design on the cot ends adds a touch elegance to any nursery. It can be used until your child reaches the age of four and then converted to a junior bed by taking off the side rails. It comes with a Finest 140cm x70cm mattress. It has a large under drawer on runners and handles to make it easy to get access.

Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The last cot we'll be discussing is this stylish model from Obaby. It's a sleigh bed, but it's not bulky like other sleigh beds of this kind. It also has a drawer underneath to keep all your baby essentials in one place.

This cot can grow with your child. You can remove the rails and transform it into a toddler bed. When they are out of that then you can convert it into an useful day bed.

This cot bed has a stunning design that is hand-carved from solid pine. The carved ends flow beautifully into the curved rear side rail to distinguish it from other cot beds and make an extremely luxurious option. The luxurious base mattress can be lowered in two different positions, making it easier to put your baby in a position without needing to turn over. The teething rails protect your baby's gums while they are teething.

The cot isn't inexpensive, but it's gorgeous and will be a hit with your family and friends who visit. It's simple to build and the instructions are easy to follow with helpful pictures, but if you're worried about your own DIY skills, John Lewis offers an assembly service for an additional PS60 that includes fixing it to the wall when required and disposing of all the packaging.



Silver Cross Nostalgia Cot Bed

This sleigh-styled cot bed will be a great choice for parents who wish to gift their child something they can cherish. It is sturdy and well-made which means it will last many years. It's also simple to put together and adjust as your child grows. The test subject was impressed the fact that there aren't any gaps around the edges of the cot so your baby won't fall off the to bed.

It's also cleverly designed to transform into a toddler bed once your child is ready. It's as easy as removing the side bars and solid ends using an Allen key and it transforms into a gorgeous, traditional-style bed that will be a part of your child's bedroom for many years to come.

This cot looks expensive, however, it's actually quite affordable. It was rated as the top value cot-bed by our tester however, you'll need to buy an additional mattress. It's also the quickest flatpack cot that you can put together. Each piece is labeled alphabetically, and there's no way to fail.

Cots 4 Tots UK  with this cot is that you need to purchase a mattress separately, which might be off-putting for some parents. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need change the mattress of your child at least once a month, and occasionally more frequently. This isn't an issue. Plus, it's made from natural wood so you can be comfortable about purchasing it.

Great Little Trading Little Wren Cotbed

This Good Little Trading Company option offers a stylish and sturdy cot that is traditional in design. It's extremely affordable. It comes with a matching changing table that clips to the top of cot to make it quick and easy to change nappy. It can be put away safely under the cot when baby is finished. It can also be transformed into a bed for toddlers with three mattress heights.

This cot is an impressively durable choice, and is suitable for use until your child is four years old. of age (or even longer if you get the additional toddler bed conversion kit). It's also made of sustainably-sourced wood - specifically, a blend of Australian Araucaria and New Zealand radiata - and comes with three mattress base positions to adjust to your child's growing.

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 good option for rooms with tiny spaces and ceilings that slope, as it occupies a tiny floor space, and only the side panel separating the cot from your toddler's bedroom.

The cot meets the high safety standards set by BS EN 716, and assembly was easy thanks to the alphabetically-labelled parts and straightforward instructions. A rocking frame with swivel 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.