SnuzKot Skandi Convertible Nursery Cot Bed - White / Grey

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This beautiful sleigh-style cot bed from Obaby has a traditional look, and the generous storage drawer is perfect for keeping all those essentials for bedtime cuddles and late night nappy changes. Most baby cots are used from 0-6 months old. A standard cot will usually last until your child is two years old, but there are plenty that convert into toddler beds and can last right up until they are ten (with the suitable conversion kit). Some baby cots have built-in storage and others can be adjusted to different levels to keep babies safe when they’re able to move around or pull themselves up. Grows with your child - As your child grows, so does SnuzKot, converting to a toddler bed up to 4 years, and with the additional junior bed extension kit to approx. 10 years. The next step after looking at products in the same category, was to look at products from the same brand, Snuz. At just 120 x 60cm, this is one of the smaller cots on our list - if you’re looking for a tinier one, scroll down to the Mamas & Papas petite compact cot at number 8. With a choice of colours and accessories available - including mattresses, bedding and even a space-saving cot organiser - it’s certainly a stylish option, and a great cot bed for those wanting to get all their baby gear in one go.

As you can imagine, pricing is one of the most important factors of any purchasing decision. We can find the perfect product for our needs, that fits the brief in every single way. But if it doesn’t fit our budgets, we simply can’t (or at least shouldn’t) buy it. The mattress size that the SnuzKot takes is 68 x 117 cm and we would recommend that you buy a good quality mattress such as the Little Green Sheep Twist, not the cheapest foam, as this bed will be used for several years. The next step for us was to look at all of the products that fall within the Cots and cot beds category, of which we found 56 products at Argos. So we pulled together all of the prices of these products to analyse the average prices as well as finding the cheapest and most expensive options. For a sturdy, stylish cot that converts into a compact and comfy junior bed when the time comes, this one from John Lewis is a sound investment. Made from Pine and MDF, it’s good quality Mumsnetters say it will last for many years. When choosing and testing these cots, we considered style and design, durability, innovation, comfort, convertability, storage and extra features, and whether they were worth for money.As another bonus, you can also buy a bed extension kit for the SnuzKot, which makes it large enough for children as old as ten to sleep on it. Reviewers say it’s as straightforward as other IKEA furniture to assemble, and easy to paint - although it looks great as it is. Mattresses are sold separately and a standard 120 x 60cm cot mattress will fit perfectly. Size: 91 x 76 x 154cm | Material: Pine and MDF | Age: 0-4 years | Mattress height: 3 adjustable positions What we love

Next up is material. Read through the product description for SnuzKot Skandi Baby Cot Bed to get an understanding of the materials the product is made from. Some materials will obviously be known for delivering better quality item than others. You might also have decided that you’ll only accept a product made from a particular material. Once you've found your perfect cotbed, why not add the matching changing unit? The changers feature a useful changing area with a removable frame, ideal for when baby becomes a toddler and they need a standalone dresser. Don't forget to add a mattress, the SnuzSurface Mattress is the perfect fit for SnuzKot (68 x 117cm) and allows you to change the level of firmness as your child grows.

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If you do then find that SnuzKot Skandi Cot Bed- Natural isn’t exactly as you thought it would be, you can easily return it. If you require a more long-lasting cot bed, then we recommend the SnuzKot. A true convertible cot bed that, when paired with our unique extension kit, can last up to 10 years. Key specs – Age: 0-18 months; Mattress height positions: 3; Size: 56 X 104 X 89cm (WLH); Material: Solid and MDF wood, fibre mattress; Other details: Self-assembly required, mattress included, 4yr warranty

If you’ve decided on a cot over a moses basket or crib, don’t have oodles of space but want one that’ll fit in your room, the Mamas & Papas petite compact cot is for you. Taking up a tiny 0.61m², it’ll fit snugly into a small space and last up to a year before your baby grows out of it. The Lullaby Trust recommend just a sheet and baby sleeping bag for the first year. Pillows, cot bumpers and duvets aren’t advised until kids are older. Its pure white design can blend in with many nursery colour schemes, and it’s made to fit the small Mamas & Papas cot mattress perfectly. You can buy the two separately, or you can opt for the cot and mattress bundle. We love how super cute this small cot looks, and that for the price it will last until your baby is 18 months old. I have a cotbed from Obaby, the Stamford range. Absolutely love it, looks really expensive but was only mid range, much less than mamas and papas etc. They do matching stuff too but we just have an IKEA chest of drawers and then have a changing mat on the double bed that is still in our nursery for now.” (Loved by Mumsnetter whatcangowrong) Our verdict

3. Best cot bed - John Lewis Wilton

Getting longevity from a cot bed is an important factor to consider. SnuzKot firstly converts from a cot bed to a toddler bed, perfect up until your little one turns four. With the additional junior bed extension kit, the SnuzKot can last to approximately 10 years. Designed to last, every SnuzKot is made using beech wood. mattress heights - The highest mattress position makes it easy to lift your newborn baby in and out, and as they grow and learn to sit and stand, the base can be lowered to help prevent them climbing out. We know nursery furniture can be expensive, so we wanted to ensure our cots are convertible ones, lasting right up to your child’s toddler years. One of the most popular and innovative cots to hit the market, the Smart Sleeper by SNOO is a clever, albeit expensive, cot that uses app connectivity to aid your baby into the most comfortable sleep possible. Using womb-like motions and sounds, this cot will help buy you an extra hour to catch up on some sleep (or to tidy up, cook, do the laundry, or scroll through your phone). Many parents opt for a bedside crib or Moses basket when their baby is very small. It means they can stay close, nighttime breastfeeding is easier and most cribs and Moses baskets are portable for daytime naps too. Cots and cot beds can be daunting for tiny babies, as they're quite a large space for a little human, and newborns often prefer somewhere more womb-like to sleep. Head over to our detailed guides to the best cribs and the best Moses baskets to find out more.