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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 | Next to me ChiccoBaby Cot Mattress with Fitted Sheet, Grey/White Chevron Pattern Next to me ChiccoBaby Cot Mattress with Fitted Sheet, Grey/White Chevron Pattern | £39.97 or make offer £7.19 delivery |
 | Joie Portable Foldable Travel Cot Playpen, Grey Fabric Rectangle The Joie Portable Foldable Travel Cot Playpen in Grey Fabric Rectangle is a versatile and practical playpen for your little one. Made from durable fabric,... | £16.15 or make offer £13.63 delivery |
 | Mothercare Hello Friend Wind-Up Musical Cot/Crib Mobile with Mirror 0m+ Mothercare Hello Friend Wind-Up Musical Cot/Crib Mobile with Mirror 0m+ | £16.15 or make offer £3.38 delivery |
 | Nursery Cot Hanging Mobile Plush Animals Cloud Star, Beige Grey White. T The maniacal part doesn’t spin anymore, but the musical part still works. | £6.52 £2.94 delivery |
 | Ikea Wooden Baby Cot Natural Wood Baby Crib with Mattress Lovely natural wooden baby cot in very good condition. Barely used. Sturdy and in good working order. 2 adjustable mattress/base height levels. Selling as it... | £31.90 £5.88 delivery |
 | Shiloh Natural & Safe Musical Cot Mobile Teddy Bears Yellow Blue Red White Baby crib mobile. Plays up to 60 soothing tunes with adjustable volume control. Includes a motor that rotates the overhead toys to keep baby engaged.... | £40.22 or make offer £3.38 delivery |
 | Ikea Gulliver Cot Birch Wood Effect Good used condition with all original fixtures and fittings. The Ikea Gulliver Cot is a stylish and practical nursery decoration piece, perfect for babies. Made... | £31.89 or make offer £5.15 delivery |
 | Obaby Bantam Space Saver Cot Excellent Cond Used only for a few months, excellent condition. White Obaby space saving cot, great for small bedrooms and cosy for little ones. Collection from WD3... | £57.90 or make offer £13.63 delivery |
 | Compact Cot Mattress, Eco Fibre 100 x 50 x 10 cm Baby Toddler Cot Mattress The Compact Cot with mattress is a versatile and practical choice for babies and toddlers. Have 3 sleeping positions , so you can used this... | £52.70 £13.63 delivery |
 | Mother Nurture Quilted Eco Fibre Cot Mattress, 1200x600x100mm The Mother Nurture Eco Fibre Cot Bed Mattress is a high-quality product designed specifically for baby cots. With a width of 600mm and a length... | £12.94 or make offer £5.88 delivery |
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.