Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When buying a cot-bed for your baby, there are many things to consider. If you choose the right one you can ensure that your baby is secure and comfortable throughout the first year of their life.
This high-quality cot from Silver Cross is our overall winner. We love its sleek aesthetic and its easy assembly. It also has an adjustable mattress base that can be adjusted to three different heights as your little one grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
With its enduring style and sturdy build This cot bed made of wood is an excellent choice for new parents seeking high-quality nursery furniture. The cot bed comes with three heights which can be adjusted so it will grow with your child. It is suitable for children from to age four. It also comes with teething rails, which our test subjects found to be excellent at securing the wood from the damage caused by growing baby teeth. There's also a useful built-in wardrobe for storing clothing, nappies and blankets.
The Coxley's timeless design, its classic white finish and oak accents make it a stylish piece that can be incorporated into any nursery decor. It's a cot bed that's large, bigger than most beds, and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. It includes a dresser as well as a changing unit as well. Victoria, mum of two boys, aged 3 and 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are solid and safe for our kids and the matching dresser/changing table provides the perfect place to store their diapers, clothing and bedding.
This classic, all-white cot by Silver Cross is easy to build and compatible with the standard cot mattress. It also has cast pewter handles with contrasting colors. It's designed to last from birth and can be changed into an adult bed when the time is right. It is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and secure sleep.
It's available in a range of neutral shades and fits easily into any nursery decor, making it a great option for both girls and boys. Our testers were impressed that the cot is easy to clean and it's compatible the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which is perfect for the cot, so that there aren't any gaps around the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke created by Stokke, a brand from Scandinavia, the Sleepi is a baby piece that will grow with your child. It is suitable from birth to 5 years old and can be adapted to meet changing demands of your child. It starts as a bassinette that can be transformed into a crib (with rails on the sides) and then it becomes a junior bed.
The crib has spaced wooden bars which let air flow in while your baby naps. This helps create a calm sleeping environment and ensures that your baby enjoys a restful and healthy sleep. Parents love the curved edges which prevent sharp corners which, they say, makes babies feel safe and safe. They also love that the slatted design means they can easily monitor their little bundle of joy from all angles, giving them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
When your child has outgrown the crib bed it is possible to remove the sides and turn it into a toddler bed like we did with our son. This is a great way to avoid buying a new mattress, and also save space in the room for other furniture.
The cot bed comes with a durable, strong beechwood finish, which is non-toxic. This makes it safe for your baby and you. It is a beautiful neutral color scheme that is perfect for any space, as well as being easy to clean. It is important to note that this cot isn't expensive, but the quality and functionality of it means that, if you take good care of it the way you want, you'll have it for a long time and will be used by the next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
The Snowdon is a classic Sleigh-style cot with open sliding sides and teething rails to protect your baby from the curious little mouths and hands. It's simple to put together, and is a great option for those looking for a stylish heritage style that blends seamlessly into your nursery. Vicky, our tester, thought that the curved shape is better suited for smaller spaces than the other sleigh beds that we tested. cots4tots are ideal for newborns through to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed offers plenty of storage space and comes with an easy-to-pull-out mechanism that slides smoothly.
Once your baby is old enough to move to a junior bed, it can be converted easily by removing the side rails and lowering both ends of the cot. You can then put in a wardrobe for your junior bed to give your child lots of storage space. It comes with a Finest mattress of 140x70cm that is 100% breathable and is designed to perfectly fit.
This stunning cot bed is an ideal investment piece that can see your child from the beginning of their life to early toddler years. It's pricier over other cot beds that we've evaluated, but our tester Annie believes it's worth the price tag given that you can use it for a long time to come. It's stylish and elegant design, with features like teething rails, an under-drawer and solid wood construction that is extremely sturdy. It's a bit heavy, so keep that in mind when you move it around after assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This Sleigh cot is a standout piece in the Obaby furniture Stamford range. It features a beautifully designed curved end that has been hand-shaped. It comes in a range of finishes that will suit any nursery and coordinates seamlessly with the rest of the Stamford collection. It's also very adaptable and can be transformed from cot into toddler bed by taking out the sides. It can also be converted to a sofa or daybed as your baby gets older. It has a large storage compartment beneath, teething bars, and 3 adjustable levels of height.
Parent test subject Beckie thinks this is a really well-designed cot, with the ability to adapt as your child develops. The sleigh-style design makes it a stunning focal point in any nursery and its sustainable acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest quality. The slatted style is ideal for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats of this model are a bit smaller.
It's not the most affordable, but parent testers thought it was worth the price. It's designed to last and can be transformed into an infant bed by removing the side rails, and then it can be used as a daybed or sofa when your child is outgrowing it around the age of four. It also comes with extra features, including the under-drawerer teething rails, three heights that are adjustable, it's an investment piece that will continue to grow with your baby for years to be.
The sleigh cot can be used with any cot mattress. The Stamford cot bed, with dual sleeping surfaces is available to complement the sleigh cot bed. The fabric is super soft and breathable Tencel which helps your child stay cool and comfortable. The other side is made of polyurethane, which provides extra durability and strength. Both fabrics are safe and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you're looking for a chic cot bed that will grow with your child The Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent option. It's suitable from birth to 4 years old, and can be converted into an awesome toddler bed and daybed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights to make it easier to reach your child. You can also include an under-bed drawer to give you additional storage. It also passes the trampoline test', which means that it's safe to be used by older children.
Our testers were impressed with how easy the cot was put together Our deputy editor stating that it was a "doddle". It's also among the tiniest flatpack cots on the market that makes it much easier to move around your nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek and stylish box that is easy to recycle when your child is no longer using it.
The cot has an cushion that is insulated. Our testers thought was a great feature because it helps keep your baby at a healthy temperature for longer. It's a good size too, with plenty of room to store bedding and toys. Our test moms also loved the fact that the cot comes with teething rails to provide extra comfort.
To complete the nursery set, pair this cot with the matching Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This smart 2-in-1 range will last through the early years and will provide you with style as well as clever storage solutions. It features a convertible cot/daybed that can double as a bed for a toddler along with a dresser and a closet that is large enough with a large drawer. This is a great choice for those with smaller bedrooms, sloped roofs or who want to make space.