Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There's a lot to consider when buying a cot bed for your baby. With the right choice, you'll be able to ensure that they're safe and secure through their first year.
This cot of high-end quality by Silver Cross is our overall top pick. We love its sleek aesthetic and the ease of assembly. It comes with an adjustable mattress that can be adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed
This cot made of wood comes with a timeless style and a solid structure that makes it a great choice for parents looking for nursery furniture. The cot bed has three levels which can be adjusted so it can grow along with your child. It is suitable for children up to age four. It also comes with teething rails that our testers found were great at protecting the wood from the damage caused by growing infants' teeth. It also has a built-in wardrobe to keep blankets, clothing and nappies.
The Coxley's classic white finish with oak accents and chrome handles make it a chic but timeless piece that will fit into any nursery decor. It's a cot that's large which is bigger than most, that can be converted to a toddler's bedroom. It also comes with a separate dressing table as well as a changing unit. Victoria, mum of two boys, aged three and eight, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are extremely solid and secure for our toddlers, and the matching changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to store all their clothes as well as nappies and bedding."
This classic all-white cot bed made by Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that's compatible with standard mattresses for cots and has contrasting cast pewter handles. It's designed to last through birth and can be converted into an adult bed when the appropriate time comes, and is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and safe sleep.
It is available in a range of neutral colors and can easily be incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a fantastic choice for both boys and girls. The fact that the cot was simple to clean and compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which fits perfectly the cot, meant that our test participants loved it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke created by Stokke, a brand from Scandinavia, the Sleepi is a piece for the nursery that will grow with your child. Suitable from newborn to five years old, it expands and adapts to the changing requirements of your child. Initially, it comes as an infant bassinette, which can be adapted to become an bed with side rails and then to an adult bed (that's the model Charlie tried with Seb).
The crib is fitted with bars that are spaced to allow air circulation whilst your baby naps. This helps create a calm sleep environment and ensures your little one has a restful and healthy sleep. Parents appreciate the curving edges that stop sharp corners which, they say, helps babies feel secure and safe. The slatted design allows parents to monitor the baby from every angle which gives them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
When your child has outgrown the cot bed, you can remove the sides and transform it into a toddler bed like we did with our son. This is a great method to avoid purchasing an entirely new mattress and free up space to accommodate other furniture.
The cot bed comes with a durable, strong beechwood finish that is safe for children. This means it is safe for both you and your child. It is easy to clean and features a neutral colour scheme that looks beautiful in any room. This cot isn't inexpensive, but its durability and practicality mean it will last you for many years and 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 sliding sides and teething rails to shield your baby from those curious little hands and mouths. It's easy to put together and is a great choice for those who want an elegant, traditional design that blends seamlessly into your nursery. Vicky was our test subject, and found that the curved design was more suitable for smaller rooms than the other sleigh beds we tried. The three height positions are ideal for infants to toddlers and its large under drawer offers plenty of space for your baby's essentials with handles and a smooth pull-out feature.
When your baby is old enough to move to a junior bed it converts easily by simply removing the side rails and lower the cot's ends. You can then put in a wardrobe that matches to complete the look and give your child plenty of storage space. It comes with a premium mattress of 140x70cm that is 100% breathable and designed to fit perfectly.
This beautiful cot-bed is a fantastic investment that will last your child from the beginning of their life to early toddler years. It's a pricier option than other cot beds that we've tested but our tester, Annie believes it's well worth the price considering that it can be used for an extended period of time. It has a stylish, elegant design, with features like teething rails, a useful under-drawer and a solid wood structure that is extremely sturdy. It is a little heavy so keep that in mind when moving it yourself following installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The most striking piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture range, this sleigh cot bed is beautifully designed with a hand-shaped curved end. It is available in a variety of finishes that will suit any nursery and is compatible with the rest of the Stamford furniture. It is also highly adaptable, and it can be transformed from cot into toddler bed by taking out both sides. Then wood cot bed can be converted to a daybed or sofa as your baby grows older. It comes with a big storage drawer underneath teething rails, three adjustable height levels - making it as functional as it is fashionable.
Parent tester Beckie says this is a very well-designed cot, with the ability to grow with your child develops. The sleigh design makes it a beautiful centerpiece in any nursery, and its sustainable acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest quality. The slatted design is also a great choice for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats in this model are a bit smaller.
It's not the most affordable model in our list, but parents testers found it worth the money. It's designed to last and can be transformed into an infant bed by removing both side rails and then a day bed or sofa when your child is outgrowing it at around age four. With a variety of extra features like the under-drawerer and teething rails as well as three heights that are adjustable, it's an investment piece that can grow with your child for many years to be.
The sleigh cot is used with any mattress. The Stamford cot bed, which comes with a dual sleeping surface can be bought to complement the sleigh bed. One side is composed of Tencel fabric, which is super soft and breathable, helping your child to stay cool and comfortable, while the other is made of polyurethane for extra strength and durability. Both fabrics are hygienic and hypoallergenic, as well as anti-fungal.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a fantastic option to consider if you're looking for a chic cot that grows with your child. It is suitable for babies up to 4 years old and can be transformed into a cool daybed or toddler 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 give you additional storage. It also passes the trampoline test', which means it's safe to use by older children.
Our testers were impressed with the ease of put together this cot. Our deputy editor commented that it was "a doddle". It is also one of the cots that are lighter than flatpack, making it easier for you to move around your nursery. Plus, it's packed in a compact box that is recyclable when your child gets old enough to use it.
The cot is equipped with an cushion that is insulated. Our testers thought was a great feature because it helps keep your baby at a comfortable temperature for a longer period of time. It's also a decent-sized cot that has enough space to store toys and bedding. Our test moms also loved the fact that the cot comes with teething rails to provide extra comfort.
For a complete nursery set, you can pair this cot with the matching Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This smart 2-in-1 range will keep you going through the beginning of your child's life and will provide you with style as well as clever storage solutions. It comes with a day bed/cot that can be converted into a toddler bed and a dresser, with the capacity of a full-size wardrobe, with an enormous drawer as well as hanging rails at the ends. It's a great choice for those with smaller bedrooms, sloped ceilings or anyone who wants to reduce space.