Second Hand Cots
It is an exciting time when we welcome a new baby into the world and it is an experience many of us enjoy and look forward too. Even though many wonderful things happen when having a baby, it can also be a very stressful time when it comes to buying essentials for the baby as they require a lot and it can become very expensive. There are many essential items that a baby requires and one of the most expensive is the baby’s cot. The cot is the first bed for the baby and it is important that they have a comfortable and safe bed to start their life off.
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 | Mamma and Pappas Cot Mobile Activity Centre for Babies The Mamma and Pappas Cot Mobile Activity Centre is a musical toy designed for babies aged 0-24months. It is suitable for both boys and girls... | £73.50 or make offer £7.19 delivery |
 | Portable Mesh Baby Playpen Travel Cot w/ Bassinet & Carry Bag - paid £113 Fantastic condition, the only item missing is the little side basket but everything else is included 😊 | £78.70 or make offer £13.63 delivery |
 | Solar System Planets Hanging Cot Mobile, Multicolour Space Nursery Decor 0+ Very rare and discontinued Pottery Barn Kids planets mobile. In pristine condition. Lightweight materials. • Planets: Crafted from lightweight Styrofoam that has been hand-painted to... | £68.30 £2.94 delivery |
 | Petite Amelie Nuage Crib Bedside Wood Cot Baby White 2 In 1 with Mattress The Petite Amelie Nuage Crib Bedside Wood Cot is a stylish and practical addition to any nursery. This 2-in-1 cot bed features a white colour... | £26.70 or make offer £10.00 delivery |
 | Hand Crochet Sloth Mobile With Crochet Curtain Ties. hand crochet sloth mobile with matching curtain ties. Includes fixtures. | £50.00 or make offer £2.70 delivery |
 | BabyBjörn Portable Mesh Coy with Mat Rectangular Black 3 x Baby Bjorn travel cot. Black, 0-3 years. Plus a mattress cover (cotton, also baby Bjorn) We had triplets and found these to be... | £99.50 or make offer £13.63 delivery |
 | Baby Oval Wicker Moses Basket Cot with Stand & Mattress, White Canopy Beautiful cot with veil - this is optional and can be removed Length 37” Width 22” Height without cover 30” Height with cover 52” The... | £104.70 or make offer £5.88 delivery |
 | Baby cot mattress IKEA SKÖNAST (120x60) in excellent condition This is an IKEA SKÖNAST baby cot mattress in excellent condition. Used for 2.5 years, carefully looked after. The cover was washed once, the mattress... | £20.43 £5.88 delivery |
 | Boori King Parrot Scout Convertible Cot And Junior Bed Lovely looking solid wood cot bed refinished in American walnut stain with satin varnish. Very sturdy. The base height can be adjusted for newborns and... | £121.34 or make offer Collection only (Reigate) |
 | Baby Elegance Elle Haddington Cot Stone with Mattress This Baby Elegance Micro Fibre Cot Mattress. Cot Key features 10cm deep cot mattress with microfibre filling and breathable anti-allergy protection. Fixed side cot with... | £49.58 or make offer Collection only (Birmingham) |
Even though most cots roughly look the same, there are a variety of cots on the market ranging in different materials, colours, sizes and that also come with additional storage. Cot’s start to get expensive when you are looking for a more robust cot made in a thicker wood and that comes with storage. Also, if you have twins, you will more than likely have to buy two cots and this will automatically double the price.
A great way to save money on your baby’s first cot is to look on the second hand market. A lot of families sell their used baby’s cot once they have outgrown it and they are a lot cheaper than brand new cots. Also, if you have your heart set on an expensive cot but cannot afford it, more than likely there will be someone selling the same cot, or similar, at a considerably lower price and therefore you can get the best cot without having to pay a lot of money for it. Second hand cots are a great way to save money and they are often in just as good condition as brand new cots.