Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There are a lot of things to think about when buying a cot bed for your baby. If you make the right choice you can be sure that your baby is safe and comfortable during the first year of their life.
This high-quality cot by Silver Cross is our overall top pick. solid wood cotbed appreciate its sleek design and the ease of assembly. It also has the mattress base, which can be adjusted through three height positions as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
This cot bed made of wood has an elegant design and solid construction, making it a great option for parents searching for nursery furniture. The cot bed is available in three levels that can be adjusted so it can grow along with your child. natural wood cot bed is suitable for children up to the age of four. It also comes with teething rails, which our testers found were great at securing the wood from damage caused by growing infants' teeth. It also has a built-in wardrobe to store clothing, blankets and nappies.
The Coxley's timeless design, classic white finish and oak accents make it a stylish piece that can be incorporated into any nursery decor. It is a large cot which is bigger than most, that can be converted into a toddler's room. It also comes with an additional dressing table and changing unit. Victoria, a mum of two boys aged three and eight, says "I like the sleek lines of the Greenwich pieces. They feel solid and secure for our children, and the matching changing table/dresser makes the perfect space to keep their diapers, clothes and bedding.
This classic all-white cot mattress from Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that is compatible with standard cot mattress sizes. It also has distinct cast pewter handles. It is designed to last and can be converted into a toddler's bed when the time is right. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable and restful sleep.
It's available in a variety of neutral shades and fits easily into any nursery decor, which makes it an excellent choice for both girls and boys. Our test subjects loved the fact that this cot is easy to clean, and it's compatible the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which fits perfectly to ensure there are no gaps on the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Created by Scandinavian brand Stokke The Sleepi is a baby piece that will grow with your child. Suitable from the age of birth to five years old it can be expanded and adapted to the changing needs of your baby. It starts as a bassinette that can be transformed into a crib (with rails on the sides) and later it can be converted into a junior bed.
The crib has wooden bars that are separated to allow air circulation when your baby is napping. This helps create a calming sleep environment and ensures your child enjoys a restful and healthy sleep. Parents love the curving corners prevent sharp edges, which they say helps babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design lets parents to monitor the baby from all angles providing them with peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
You can convert the cot into a bed for a toddler by taking off the sides. We did this with our son. This is a great way to avoid the cost of buying a new bed and makes room for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed comes with an extremely durable, sturdy beechwood finish, which is non-toxic. This makes it safe for you and your child. It is easy to clean and has a neutral color scheme that looks lovely in any room. This cot isn't expensive, but its design and function mean that it will last you for a long time, and could 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, styled sleigh cot bed that has open sliding sides and teething rails to shield your baby from the curious little mouths and hands. It's easy to put together and is a great option for those looking for an elegant design with a classic look that blends seamlessly into the rest of your nursery. Vicky was our test subject, and found that the curved design is better suited for smaller spaces than the other sleigh beds we tested. Its three height options are ideal for newborns to toddlers and its large under-drawer provides plenty of space to store your baby's necessities with handles and a smooth rolling pull-out function.
Once your baby is old enough to move to a junior bed, it converts easily by simply removing the side rails and dropping the cot's two ends. Add an additional wardrobe for the junior bed to give it a stylish look and to provide your child with plenty of storage. It comes with a top mattress 140 x70cm, which is 100% breathable and 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 the early toddler years. This is a more expensive alternative than the other cots we've tested but Annie the tester believes it's worth the cost because it will be a great option in the future. It's a stylish, sleek design with extra features like teething rails and a handy under-drawer, and its solid wood construction is incredibly robust. It's a tad on the heavy side however, so keep this in mind when moving it around your home after the assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The most striking piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture range, this sleigh cot bed is beautifully constructed with a hand-crafted curved end. It comes in a range of finishes that will suit any nursery and coordinates seamlessly with the rest of the Stamford range. It's also very adaptable, and it can transform from a cot to a toddler bed with the removal of both sides, then can be transformed into a daybed or sofa when your child gets older. It comes with a large storage drawer underneath teething rails, three adjustable height levels, making it as practical as it is fashionable.
Parent tester Beckie believes that this is a very well-designed cot with the ability to change as your child develops. Its sleigh-style design makes it a beautiful centrepiece for any nursery, and its sturdy acacia hardwood construction is top quality. The slatted sleigh design is also a good choice for smaller spaces, since the gaps between slats are less than those on other models.
It's not the cheapest model on our list, but parents and test subjects believed it was worth the price. It's built to last, converting into an infant bed by taking out the rails on both sides and turning into it can be used as a daybed or sofa as your child grows out of it around age four. With many options, such as the underdrawer and teething rails This is an investment that will increase with your child's age for many the years to be.
The sleigh cot is utilized with any mattress. It is also available with the matching Stamford cot mattress, which features a double sleeping surface. The fabric is extremely soft and airy Tencel which will keep your child cool and comfortable. The other side is made from polyurethane for extra durability and strength. Both fabrics are hygienic and hypoallergenic as well as anti-fungal.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you're looking for a chic cot bed that grows with your child and their needs, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is the ideal choice. It is suitable from birth to 4 years old, and it can be transformed into an adorable toddler bed as well as a daybed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights to make it easier to reach your child. You can also add an under-bed drawer to give you additional storage. It also passes the trampoline test, which means it is safe for older children to use.
Our test subjects were awed by how simple the cot was put together, with our deputy editor stating that it was a "doddle". It's also among the tiniest flatpack cots available, making it easier to shift around the nursery. It's also packed in a streamlined box that is easy to recycle once your child grows out of it.
The cot comes with an mattress that is insulated. Our test participants found this to be an excellent feature, as it helps keep your baby's temperature in check for longer. It's also a good size, with plenty of room to store bedding and toys. Our test mums also liked that the cot has teething rails that provide added comfort.
Pair this cot with matching Franklin Dresser or Franklin Wardrobe. (Available separately) To create a complete nursery you can buy the Franklin Wardrobe and the Franklin Dresser separately. This 2-in-1 collection is designed to last into the early years. It blends style and clever storage solutions that last. It comes with a convertible daybed which can be used as a bed for a toddler, a dresser and a closet that is large enough with a deep drawer. This is a great choice for those with smaller bedrooms, roofs that slope or want to save space.