Advantages: INEXPENSIVE
Disadvantages: INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT UP TO SCRATCH

...I had no intention of buying a Cot Bed for my imminent arrival. I thought they were over priced and unnecessary. However the Mothercare Newbury Cot Bed really caught my eye - the fact that it was also in the sale helped! The main advantage of a Cot bed over a standard Cot is that you have the flexibility of using it as a bed once your little one has outgrown a cot. It can save you a few years before having to buy an additional bed for your tot. Like most Cot Beds, this particular model has a removeable end which you replace with a shorter end to convert it into a bed making a more obvious top and bottom bed end. The main disadvantage is that the Cot bed is substantially bigger than a Cot, so if you have limited space, then a Cot Bed may not be suitable. So why did we choose this particular model? I liked the fact that it had... Read review

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Advantages: Large & Modern Style, Converts to Junior bed
Disadvantages: Not suitable for very short parents

...Having a Large gap between my children and having got rid of all my baby furniture, we went on the search for some new furniture for our new little darling Our search took us to Mamas & Papas, we had heard of the make & several people had asurred us of the quality What were we looking for?? We wanted nursery furniture that was Sturdy, Modern and able to grow with our child We came across the Modensa range: Intitialy we bought the cot/bed retailing now at £325 It is a modern styled cot/bed with smooth slatted ends and flat top rail with chrome effect corners to match the cylinder feet, in Maple effect wood It is chunky in design and larger than some on the market Size D149cm x W 82cm x H 94.5cm It has a 3 position base and a 400 size matteress is needed, this can be purchased at mamas and papas The Cot can... Read review

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Advantages: lasts for 5 years, 3 position base, sturdy and smart
Disadvantages: no drop side (but not really necessary with 3 position base)

...Buying a cot for your baby is another nailbiting experience as you only want the best for your baby, but may not have the money to buy the best. We decided on the Mamas & Papas Mamu Fizz Cotbed from Argos. We have pine furniture throughout our bungalow and wanted a pine cot, but could not find a nice one that we could afford. This Cotbed was classed as made from natural wood and is a nice colour and is very sturdy. We also wanted a Cotbed so that we could save some money, as this one will last to around 5 years of age. Of course, being from Mamas & Papas, it meets all current safety standards and came complete with mattress. It cost £154.79 from Argos. MAMAS & PAPAS MAMU FIZZ COTBED ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I ordered this bed online, but even if you order from the shop, it still has to be delivered, they do... Read review

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Advantages: Sturdy stunning design
Disadvantages: drop side dictated by design

...I bought the Cosatto Hogarth cot bed as after searching for months to find a good looking cot bed in cream to go in a neutral nursery it stood out from the rest. It comes in 3 colours cream, country pine and walnut. It has a really chunky , sturdy design and I was really pleased to find a cot bed with a drop down side as most have fixed sides. It is simple to build but definatley a 2 person job !!! It has 3 mattress height positions, drop side, teething rails and the footboard splits for when you need to change it from a cot to a bed. I purchased mine from kiddicare.com and got a foam mattress included with delivery for £199.97 you can't get much better than that ! Communication and service from KIddicare was excellent... Read review

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Advantages: quality, value
Disadvantages: few

...A nice cot bed. We chose the antique pine one and are pleased with the wood and the finish, The varnish is a little shiny for our taste but I guess that's the price of having wipe clean wood. It has 3 mattress height positions, drop side, teething rails and the footboard splits for when you need to change it from a cot to a bed. A disadvantage is that it doesnt have a one handed drop down method like many other cots do,so to drop the side you have to lift a catch at each end of the cot.A niggle not a huge problem. I built it easily on my own without the instruction book.Some how it arrived to us without the book but to cosatto's credit they swiftly replied to my complaining email with a copy of the instructions. Isn't it nice when a firm actually responds to emails for once? we bought the cot from the glasgow pram centre during... Read review

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Advantages: Looks lovely
Disadvantages: Pricey

...I had my little girl back in the summer and 2003. Like all parents you want the best for the them and if its first you find you buy everything on the market and half it you do not need. When I was looking for some where for my little girl to sleep I had to decide what she was going to sleep in from where she born, wither a mosses basket, crib or cot. I ruled out a crib and mosses basket virtually straight away, mainly for what they cost and how long they are in there for, so I opted for a cot. Then I had to decide if I was going to get a cot or a cot bed. I did not realise how many choices there is out there. As my daughter was going to be in her on room from day one I thought I might as well go for a cot bed as it did not matter had big her cot was going to be as it as not going to be in my room anyway. Also I found... Read review

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Advantages: Looks nice,lots of space for child
Disadvantages: sheets and matress more expensive,sides dont drop down

...I thought buying a cot bed would be a good idea as when my little boy got older it could change into a bed and I wouldn't have to buy one. Didn't think that if I have anymore kids Ive still got to buy another cot for the new baby so isnt really a money saver. Really a good size with lots of room,only problem is matresses are more expensive and so are sheets and blankets.Bought this one from Tesco's, they didn't supply the matress and didn't stock any either....strange.It is wood and shaped really nicely so it looks nice in the nursery,but I think if I was to buy it again ,I would choose a normal size cot,because of the cost but I would recommend this one. The sides and end come off to turn it into a bed and comes with a smaller foot board so the cot end can be replaced. Base has two positions for a small baby you can raise the base... Read review

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