Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When buying a cot-bed for your baby, there are plenty of things to take into consideration. With the right choice you'll be able to ensure they're 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 simple assembly. It also comes with a mattress base that adjusts by three height positions as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
With its enduring style and sturdy build This cot bed made of wood is a great choice for new parents looking for quality nursery furniture. The cot bed is available in three heights that can be adjusted, so it can grow along with your child. It is suitable for children from to the age of four. It also has teething rails that our testers discovered to be extremely useful in securing the wood from the damage caused by teeth growing. There's also a useful built-in wardrobe to store clothing, nappies and blankets.
The Coxley's timeless design, its classic white finish and oak accents make it an elegant piece that will blend 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 a separate dressing table and changing unit. Victoria, a mum of two boys aged three and eight says "I love the sleek lines of the Greenwich pieces. They feel solid and secure for our little ones, and the matching dresser/changing table is the perfect spot to store their diapers, clothing and bedding.
This classic all-white cot bed made by Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that's compatible with standard cot mattress sizes. It also has contrasted cast pewter handles. It's built to last and can be transformed to a toddler's bed at the right time. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable and restful sleep.
It is available in a range of neutral colors and can easily be integrated into any nursery decor. This makes it a fantastic option for both boys as well as girls. Our testers loved the fact that this cot is easy to clean and it's compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which is perfect for the cot, to ensure there are no gaps between the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi, designed by Stokke, a Scandinavian brand Stokke is a nursery piece that grows with your baby. From the age of birth to five years old it can be expanded and adapted to the changing requirements of your child. Initially, it comes as a bassinette which can be adapted to become a crib with side rails, and then a junior bed (that's the model Charlie tried with Seb).
The crib is built with wooden bars that are separated to allow air circulation while your baby sleeps. This helps create a calming sleep environment and ensures your baby enjoys a restful and healthy sleep. Parents appreciate the curving edges that keep sharp corners out and makes babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design enables parents to monitor the baby from all angles, giving them peace-of-mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
It is possible to convert the cot into a bed for a toddler by taking off the sides. We did this with our son. This is an excellent way to avoid the expense of buying a new mattress, and also save space in your room for other furniture.
The cot bed is made of durable and sturdy beech wood with a non-toxic finish, which makes it safe for your bundle of joy. It has a lovely neutral colour scheme that will look fantastic in any room, as being easy to clean. The cot isn't expensive, but its design and practicality mean it will last you for a long time, and could even be used by your next child If you take care of it.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
The Snowdon is a classic, sleigh-style cot bed with open slatted sides and teething rails that protect your baby from the curious little mouths and hands. It's easy to put together and is a great choice for those looking for a stylish heritage style that blends seamlessly into your nursery. Vicky was our test subject, and felt that the curved shape is better suited for smaller spaces than the other sleigh beds we tested. Its three height positions are ideal for infants to toddlers and its large under drawer provides plenty of space to store the essentials for your baby with handles and a smooth rolling pull-out feature.
bed cot wooden is easy to transform the cot into a junior mattress when your child reaches the age at which it is safe to do it. Simply take off the side rails, and lower both ends. Include a matching junior bed wardrobe to give it a stylish look and to provide your child with plenty of storage. It comes with a Finest mattress 140 x70cm, which is 100% breathable and is designed to perfectly fit.
This beautiful cot bed is an ideal investment piece that will carry your child through from infancy to the toddler years. This is a more expensive alternative to other cot beds we tested, but Annie, our tester, believes it's worth the cost because it will be a great option in the future. It has a stylish, sleek design with additional features like teething rails, a useful under-drawer and a solid wood structure that is impressively strong. It's a bit heavy so keep that in mind when moving it yourself following the assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The standout piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture collection the sleigh cot bed is elegantly constructed with a hand-crafted curved end. It is available in a variety of finishes that will suit any nursery and is in perfect harmony with the rest of the Stamford collection. It's also extremely adaptable, and it can transform from a cot into a toddler bed by taking out both sides. Then it can be transformed into an occasional sofa or a daybed as your baby gets older. It comes with a large storage drawer underneath teething rails, as well as 3 adjustable height levels making it as functional as it is stylish.
Beckie, a parent tester, thinks that this is an outstandingly designed cot with the ability to adapt to the needs of your child. The sleigh design makes it a beautiful centerpiece in any nursery, and its eco-friendly acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest quality. The slatted sleigh style is also a great option for smaller rooms because the gaps between the slats are smaller than those on many other designs.
It's not the most affordable, but parent testers thought it was worth the cost. It is built to last. It can be converted into a toddler's bed by removing the rails on the sides, and later it can be used as a day bed or sofa at approximately four years old. It also comes with extra features, including the under-drawer teething rails, three heights that are adjustable, it's an investment piece that can grow with your baby for years to be.
The sleigh cot is used with any standard mattress. The Stamford cot bed, which comes with two sleeping surfaces, can be purchased to match the sleigh cot bed. The fabric is super soft and breathable Tencel, which will keep your child cool and comfortable. The other side is made of polyurethane, for added durability and strength. Both fabrics are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you want a stylish cot bed that can grow with your child, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent option. It's suitable from birth to 4 years, converting into an adorable toddler bed as well as a day bed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights, making it easier for you to reach your baby. You can also add an under-bed drawer in order to provide additional storage. It also is able to pass the trampoline test which means it's safe for older children to use.
Our testers were impressed with how easy it was to put together this cot. Our deputy editor said that it was "a breeze". It's also one of the lightest flatpack cots available, making it much easier to shift around the nursery. It's also packed in a sleek and stylish box that is easy to recycle when your child outgrows it.
The cot includes an mattress that is insulated. Our test subjects found this to be a great feature, as it helps keep your baby's temperature at a comfortable level for a longer. It's a great size too, with plenty of room for toys and bedding. Our test mums also liked that the cot has teething rails that provide added comfort.
For a complete nursery set, you can pair this cot with the matching Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This 2-in-1 collection is designed to last into the early years. It blends style and clever storage solutions that are long-lasting. It includes a cot/day bed that can be converted into a toddler bed as well as a dresser, with an ample wardrobe that has an enormous drawer as well as hanging rails at the end. It's a great choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, low ceilings or anyone looking to reduce space.