Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When it comes to buying a cot bed for your baby, there are many things to think about. If you choose the right one you'll be able ensure that they're safe and secure through their first year.
Our overall winner is this high-quality cot from Silver Cross, which we appreciate for its sleek design and easy assembly. It comes with a mattress that can be adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed
With its timeless design and sturdy build, this wooden cot bed is an excellent option for parents who are new and seeking high-quality nursery furniture. The cot bed is available in three levels that can be adjusted so it will grow with your child. It is suitable for children from to age four. It also comes with practical teething rails that our testers found were great at securing the wood from the damage caused by growing baby teeth. It also has an integrated wardrobe that can be used to store clothing, blankets and nappies.
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 and includes a dresser as well as a changing table as well. Victoria, mum of two boys, aged 3 and 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are very solid and safe for our toddlers, and the matching changing table/dresser is the perfect place to store all their clothes as well as nappies and bedding."
This classic, all-white cot by Silver Cross is easy to assemble and compatible with regular cot mattresses. It also features cast pewter handles that contrast. It is designed to last and can be transformed into a toddler's bed at the right time. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable sleep.
wood bed cot is available in a range of neutral colors and can easily be incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a fantastic option for both boys and girls. The fact that the cot was easy to clean and was compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which fits perfectly, meant that our testers liked it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Created by Scandinavian brand Stokke The Sleepi is a piece for the nursery that will grow with your child. It is suitable from birth to the age of five and can be expanded to meet changing requirements. It starts as a bassinette and could be converted into an cot (with rails on the sides) and then a junior bed.
The crib is fitted with spaced wooden bars which allow air circulation whilst your baby is napping. This creates a calm sleeping space for your baby and helps them sleep soundly. Parents love the curved edges which stop sharp corners, a feature they say makes babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design allows parents to monitor the baby from all angles, giving them peace-of-mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
If your child is no longer able to use the crib bed You can take out the sides and transform it into a toddler bed, which is what we did with our son. This is an excellent way to avoid buying a new mattress and save space in the room for furniture.
The cot bed is made from durable and strong beech wood, with an environmentally friendly finish, making it safe for your kid. It is easy to clean and has a neutral colour scheme that looks lovely in any room. It is important to note that this cot isn't inexpensive, but the quality and function of it ensure that if you take care of it, it will last for years and be able to be used by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is a stylish classic sleigh-style bed that has open slatted sides and teething rails to protect your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's super easy to assemble and is a great choice for those who want an elegant, traditional design that seamlessly integrates into the other furniture in your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it more slim than other sleigh cots and also felt that the curved shape fitted better into smaller rooms than other cots we tried. Its three different height settings are ideal for newborns through to toddlers. The large drawer beneath the bed has plenty of storage space and has an easy-to-pull-out mechanism that slides smoothly.
Once your baby is old enough to progress to a junior bed, it is easy to convert by taking off the side rails and dropping both ends of the cot. You can then add a stylish wardrobe for your junior bed to complete the look and give your child lots of storage space. It comes with a top mattress that measures 140x70cm. It is 100% breathable and designed to fit perfectly.
This gorgeous cot bed is an ideal investment piece that will see your child through from infancy to the toddler years. It's a higher-priced option than other cot-beds we tested, but Annie the tester believes it's worth it because it will be a great option in the future. It's a sleek and stylish design with extra features like teething rails, as well as a useful under-drawer, and its solid wood construction is extremely robust. It is a little heavy, so be aware when moving it yourself following installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The standout piece in the Obaby Stamford furniture collection, this sleigh cot bed is exquisitely constructed with a hand-crafted curved end. It's available in a variety of finishes that will fit any nursery, and it coordinates with the rest Stamford furniture. It's also extremely adaptable, and it can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed by removing the sides. Then, it can be converted into a sofa or daybed as your child grows older. It comes with a large storage space underneath, teething bars and three levels of height.
Beckie who is an experienced parent tester, believes that this is an excellently designed cot with the ability to adapt to your child's needs. Its sleigh design makes it an attractive centrepiece in any nursery and its eco-friendly acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest standard. The slatted sleigh style is also a good choice for smaller rooms, as the gaps between slats are narrower than the gaps on other models.
It's not the cheapest, but the parents who used it said it was worth it. It's designed to last and can be transformed into an infant bed by taking out both side rails and then it can be used as a daybed or sofa as your child grows out of it around age four. And with a number of extra features like the under-drawer, teething rails and 3 adjustable heights it's a great investment piece that can grow with your child for many years to be.
The sleigh cot is utilized with any mattress. It can also be purchased with the Stamford cot mattress that has two sleeping surfaces. One side is composed of Tencel fabric, which is super soft and breathable, assisting your little one stay cool and comfortable. The other is made of polyurethane to provide added strength and resilience. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic as well as anti-fungal.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you want a stylish cot bed that will grow with your child, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is the ideal choice. bed cot wooden from birth until 4 years old, and it can be transformed into an awesome toddler bed and daybed. The base is available in two height positions to make it easier to reach your child, and you can also add an under bed drawer for extra storage. It also passes the 'trampoline test', meaning it's safe to use by older kids.
Our test participants were impressed by how easy it was to build this cot. Our deputy editor said that it was "a easy task". It's also one of the lighter flatpack cots available which makes it easier for you to move around your nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek, compact box that can be recycled easily once your child has outgrown 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 a longer period of time. It's also a good size, with plenty of room for bedding and toys. Our test mothers also appreciated that the cot has teething rails that provide added comfort.
To complete the nursery set, you can pair this cot with the matching Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This 2-in-1 range was designed to last into the early age. It blends style and smart storage solutions that last. It comes with a cot/daybed that can be converted into a toddler bed and dresser, as well as a full-size wardrobe with an enormous drawer as well as hanging rails on the ends. This is an excellent option for those with smaller bedrooms, roofs that slope or are looking to reduce space.