Cot Beds | Cotbeds

Searching for cot beds? Here you will find the best deals on cot beds. We have a variety of cot beds to choose from in traditional and contemporary designs. White cot beds and models in pine and other woods are available. You will also find a range of high quality, traditional wooden cot beds in classic hand painted themes. So find the cot bed that will keep your baby comfortable and healthy for years.

Cotbeds are basically cots which are wider and longer than a standard size cot. Often parents choose to buy one because they convert into a junior bed - that is a toddler sized bed - after their baby has outgrown the crib. One thing you should remember to bear in mind though is that you need to buy special sized bedding and not bedding designed for a crib. A cot bed is larger than a standard sized cribt so cot bed bedding, including duvets and sheets, take this into account and are made larger to fit properly. Do remember that cot beds do not usually have drop sides and not all versions enable parents to select different mattress positions. Not having drop sides means it can be more difficult to get your baby in and out of it.

Cotbeds have so many benefits that we see them as a clear winner when it comes to choosing your baby's sleeping arrangements. As well as keeping your baby supremely safe, cotbeds also help to ease that important transition from cot to bed. The conversion to a bed is achieved by simply removing the side panels of the cot so the disruption to your child is minimal. On top of this you will save money, space and be environmentally friendly.

Cot Bed Mattresses

The cot bed mattress you choose for your new baby is an important decision and with so many options on the market this guide will give you the information you need to make correct choice for your baby.

The main choices are Foam, Fibre, Spring and Pocket Sprung. These range in price with Foam being the cheapest option ranging up to Pocket Sprung as the luxury choice. There are also some alternative options available including Bamboo core with its anti bacterial qualities and a new design from Pur Flow which consist of a liner stretched over a frame. A very different concept which is aimed at children with allergies.

Tips for Baby Sleep Safety

Ensure your baby sleeps on his or her back. Cot death has been closely linked to children sleeping on their tummies.
Ensure your baby sleeps on a firm mattress. Avoid types of fluffy toys or baby pillows that could cause suffocation.
Do not let baby overheat in the night. Infants have a higher body temperature than us and do not need so many blankets - do not let your infant be too cold either though!
Don't take drugs, drink alcohol or smoke either before or after your baby's birth. Smoke from cigarettes is known to be a factor that can contribute to SIDS.
Join in with early and parental care clinics, in particular if you are a parent for the first time.
Breast feed your infant if it is possible. Breast fed babies are statistically not as likely to be affected by SIDS.
Consider offering your baby a pacifier throughout the first 12 months of life. It is not known why but infants that are given a pacifier during this time are not as likely to be claimed by Cot Death.
Do not sleep with your infant in the same bed or let baby sleep in a normal adult bed. A baby has a higher chance of suffocating when in a bed that has been designed for adults. It is fine to comfort and feed an infant in bed as long as he or she is taken back to his or her proper cot afterwards.

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