Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When it comes to buying a cot bed for your baby, there are a lot of things to think about. But with the right pick you'll be able make sure that your baby is safe and comfortable throughout their first years.
Our overall winner is this high-quality cot from Silver Cross, which we love for its streamlined aesthetic and easy assembly. It has a mattress that can be adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed
This wooden cot bed offers a timeless style and a solid structure that makes it an ideal option for parents searching for nursery furniture. The cot bed has three levels that can be adjusted so it can be adapted to grow with your child. It is suitable for children from to age four. It also comes with teething rails that our testers found to be great at protecting the wood from the damage caused by growing infants' teeth. It also comes with a built-in wardrobe to store blankets, clothes and nappies.
The Coxley's classic white finish, oak accents and chrome handles make it a stylish but timeless piece that will work with any nursery decor. It is a large cot which is bigger than most and can be transformed into a toddler's room. It also has a separate dressing table as well as a changing unit. Victoria, a mum of two boys aged three and eight, says "I love the clean lines on the Greenwich pieces. They feel solid and secure for our little ones, and the matching dresser/changing table provides the perfect place to store their clothes, diapers and bedding.
This classic all-white cot bed from Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that is compatible with standard cot mattress sizes. It also has contrasted cast pewter handles. It's built to last and is able to be converted to a toddler's bed when the time is right. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable sleep.
It's available in a range of neutral shades and fits seamlessly into any nursery, making it an excellent option for both girls as well as boys. The fact that the cot was easy to clean and was compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which is perfect for it, meant that our testers liked it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi created by Stokke, a Scandinavian brand Stokke is a nursery piece that will grow with your baby. It is suitable from birth to the age of five and expands to meet the changing needs. It starts out as an upholstered bassinette that can be adapted to become a bed with side rails and then a junior bed (that's the model Charlie test with Seb).
The crib is fitted with bars that are spaced out to allow air circulation while your baby is napping. This creates a peaceful sleeping environment for your baby and helps them to rest well. Parents are awestruck by the curly edges that stop sharp corners which, they say, helps babies feel secure and secure. The slatted design lets parents to keep an eye on the baby from all angles, giving them peace-of-mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
When your child has outgrown the cot bed it is possible to remove the sides and transform it into a toddler bed, like we did with our son. This is a great way to save money on buying a new bed, and saves space in the bedroom for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed is made of durable and sturdy beech wood that has an environmentally friendly finish, which makes it safe for your little child. It is easy to clean and has a neutral color scheme that will look lovely in any room. The cot isn't expensive, but its design and functionality mean that it will last you for many years and even be used by your next baby when you take care of it.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is a classic, sleigh-style cot bed with open edges and teething rails that protect your baby from the curious little hands and mouths. It's super easy to assemble and is a great choice for those who want an elegant design with a classic look that seamlessly integrates into the other furniture in your nursery. Vicky was our test subject, and felt that the curved shape was more suitable for smaller spaces than the other sleigh beds that we tested. Its three different height positions are ideal for newborns through to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed offers plenty of storage space and has an easy pull-out mechanism that glides smoothly.
When your child is old enough to a junior bed it can be converted easily by removing the side rails and dropping both ends of the cot. You can then add a stylish matching junior bed wardrobe to complete the look and give your child plenty of storage space. It comes with a top mattress of 140x70cm that is 100% breathable and designed to fit perfectly.
This stunning crib is an excellent investment piece that will carry your child from infancy to the early toddler years. It's a pricier option over other cot beds we evaluated, but our tester Annie, thinks it's worth the price tag because it can be used for many years to come. It's a chic, elegant design, with features such as teething rails, a useful under-drawer and solid wood construction that is incredibly sturdy. It's a bit heavy and heavy, so keep that in mind when moving it yourself after installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This Sleigh cot is the most striking piece of the Obaby furniture Stamford range. It has a gorgeously designed curved top that has been sculpted by hand. It is available in a variety of finishes to fit any nursery and coordinates seamlessly with the rest of the Stamford collection. It is also highly adaptable and can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed by removing both sides. Then it can be transformed into a daybed or sofa as your baby grows older. It has a huge storage area beneath, teething bars, and 3 adjustable levels of height.
Beckie is a parent tester, thinks that this is an excellently designed cot with the ability to adapt to the needs of your child. The sleigh design makes it a beautiful 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 great option for smaller rooms, as the gaps between slats are narrower than those on many other designs.
The model is not the most affordable, but parent testers thought it was worth the price. It's built to last. It can be converted into an infant's bed by taking out the rails on the sides, and later it can be used as a day bed or sofa at approximately four years old. And with a number of extra features like the under-drawerer and teething rails as well as 3 adjustable heights, it's an investment piece that can grow with your baby for years to come.
The sleigh cot can be used with any standard mattress. The Stamford cot bed, with two sleeping surfaces is available to complement the sleigh bed. The fabric is super soft and breathable Tencel which ensures your child stays cool and comfortable. The other side is made of polyurethane, which provides extra durability and strength. Both are safe and hypoallergenic, as well as anti-fungal.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a great choice if you are looking for a chic cot that grows with your child. It's suitable from birth until 4 years old, and can be converted into an awesome toddler bed and daybed. The base comes with two different height positions to make it easier for you to access your child, and you can even add a handy under bed drawer for extra storage. It also is able to pass the trampoline test which means it is safe for older children to use.
Our testers were impressed with how easy the cot was to put together Our deputy editor saying that it was an easy "doddle". It's also among the tiniest flatpack cots available, making it easier to shift around the nursery. It's also packed in a sleek box that is easy to recycle once your child has outgrown it.
The cot comes with an cushion that is insulated. Our test participants thought was a great feature as it helps to keep your baby at a healthy temperature for a longer period of time. It's also a spacious cot with plenty of space for bedding and toys. The teething rails added to the comfort of our test mums.
For a complete nursery set, pair this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This innovative 2-in-1 range will last through the early years and will provide you with style as well as smart storage solutions. It features a convertible cot/daybed which can be used as a toddler's bed as well as a dresser, and a closet that is large enough with a deep drawer. It's a great choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, sloped ceilings or anyone looking to save space.