Buying a cot to suit your home has never been so easy, thanks to the innovative SnuzKot, from the people that brought you the multi award-winning SnuzPod. We got ours from IKEA, it’s almost 3 years old and still looks new. I’d definitely recommend.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user LBB2020) 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. 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.

Made to be kept in your bedroom or small nurseries, the Petite Cot from Mamas & Papas has two cot base heights. It’s compact, easy to assemble and has an extremely sturdy build overall. The price is so reasonable that many parents opt to use this affordable, well-made and compact cot as an extra sleep solution to keep at the grandparents’ house for when they visit. 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. Whichever of our convertible cot beds you choose, you can be sure that it's designed with quality, safety and style in mind at Snuz. Cot Bed with Mattress Option 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. 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.Suitable from newborn to age 5, the Stokke Sleepi has a unique, quirky look that’s a big hit with Mumsnetters. The oval design is shaped to resemble a mother’s womb, and unlike other cot beds it starts off small and cosy, growing longer with your child using extensions. The transition from a moses basket to a cot doesn’t have to be costly or take up too much space. The Sniglar cot from IKEA is a simple and cute solution to help keep your baby comfortable in a new sleep setting. Made of solid beech wood, this cot is durable and wipes clean effortlessly. The actual price of the product that you choose is of course one of the most vital aspects of choosing the right product, we will go into that in more detail in just a moment.

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. Size: 72 x 133 x 89cm | Material: Beech | Age: 0-4 years | Mattress height: 3 adjustable positions What we love I loved my Stokke Sleepi. I bought it second hand and it’s done my 2 girls and still in great condition. I had mattresses made for it and just used normal cot sheets and they fit fine. It grows with the child with the extensions and it’s very pretty.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter TheGriffle) Our verdict Price is then of course the second part of this tip, and the advice here is to take the time to really study the price of SnuzKot Skandi Cot Bed- Natural against other products in the Cots and cot beds category. To help you with that, we’ve run some analysis for you. From our popular Skandi white cot bed that features a neutral design to our Skandi grey cot bed that adds a little sophistication to your baby’s space, our SnuzKots are always made with safety Convertible Cot BedsWe used the Snuzpod and moved him into a Snuzkot when he was 6 months. It’s the Snuzkod Skandi or whatever - safe and looks nice!” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user doireallyneedaname) Our verdict

Just before we get into the detail of analysing the price of this product, we want to briefly highlight the importance of setting yourself a budget before you spend too much time shopping around for a suitable product. It’s all too often that we get carried away when shopping and find ourselves buying a fantastic product, but probably actually overdelivers on what we need and therefore costs a lot more than we should have spent. So spend a bit of time looking around at the sort of price you can expect to pay for products in the Cots and cot beds category and use that alongside your own financial situation to set yourself a budget. Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing baby and child products for 2 years, with a particular focus on baby essentials, toys and books for toddlers and outdoor play equipment. From potties to paddling pools and bunk beds to bedtime stories, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the best products out there. Before we began researching the best cot beds, we first scrutinised the latest safe sleep advice from trusted organisations such as The Lullaby Trust, the NCT and the NHS so we could be confident that all the cots we were recommending were safe. Of the 56 products, we discovered that 4 were more expensive and 50 were cheaper than SnuzKot Skandi Baby Cot Bed. Prices from Snuz The SnuzFino features 2 mattress heights to see your little one through to 18 months of age as they begin to grow and sit up unaided.When it comes to choosing a cotbed, we know how important a decision it can be for new parents. That why we created the SnuzKot Cotbed Collection. With a huge range of colours, you're certain to find the perfect baby bed to fit seamlessly with the rest of your nursery. For now I’d like to touch upon budgeting. Setting yourself a budget before getting too deeply involved in your shopping online is one of the best pieces of advice we can give. It’s very important to do this, because it’s all too easy to get carried away and choosing a product that offers those little extra features but spending a lot more than we could or should have spent.

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.

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The Tutti Bambini Rio is the best cot bed to buy. Mumsnetters love its versatility - it’s suitable from birth to 6 and transforms into a stylish bed. We think the removable changing table is a real lifesaver for those midnight nappy changes, and the price is very reasonable too. Size: 91 x 76 x 154cm | Material: Pine and MDF | Age: 0-4 years | Mattress height: 3 adjustable positions What we love