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 consider. With the right choice, you'll be able to ensure they're safe and comfortable throughout their first few years.
The overall winner is this high-quality cot from Silver Cross, which we are awestruck by its sleek style and easy assembly. It also has the mattress base, which can be adjusted through three height positions as your little one grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
This cot made of wood comes with an elegant design and sturdy construction that makes it a fantastic option for parents searching for nursery furniture. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, meaning it will grow with your child's age and is suitable for children up to four years old. It also comes with teething rails, which our test subjects found to be excellent at protecting the wood from damage caused by growing baby teeth. It also has a built-in wardrobe to keep blankets, clothing and nappies.
The Coxley's classic white finish, oak accents and chrome handles make it a stylish and timeless piece that can be a perfect fit for any nursery. It's a large cot bed, bigger than most, which can be converted into a toddler's cot and includes a dresser as well as a changing table as well. Victoria is the mother of two boys, aged 3 and 8years old, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are sturdy and secure for our children and the matching dressing table is the perfect spot to keep their diapers, clothes and bedding.
This classic, all-white cot by Silver Cross is easy to build and compatible with regular cot mattresses. It also comes with cast pewter handles that are striking. It's designed to last from birth and can be converted into a toddler bed when time is right. It is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and secure sleep.
It comes in a variety of neutral colors and can easily be integrated into any nursery decor. This makes it a great option for both boys and girls. Our testers were impressed that this cot is also very simple to clean, and it's compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which is perfect for the cot, so that there aren't any gaps between the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Created by Scandinavian brand Stokke, the Sleepi is a baby piece that will grow with your child. It is suitable from newborn to five years old It expands and adjusts to the changing requirements of your child. It starts as a bassinette, which can be converted into a crib (with side rails) and then it becomes a junior bed.
The crib is fitted with spaced wooden bars which allow air circulation while your baby sleeps. This creates a peaceful sleeping environment for your baby and assists them sleep soundly. Parents love the curving corners protect against sharp edges, which they say makes babies feel secure and secure. They also appreciate that the slatted design ensures they can easily keep an eye on their little bundle of joy from any angle and give peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
The cot can be converted into a bed for toddlers by taking off the sides. We did this with our son. This is an excellent way to avoid purchasing a new mattress, and also save space in your room for other furniture.
The cot bed has an extremely durable, sturdy beechwood finish that is safe for children. This means it is safe for both you and your child. It has a lovely neutral colour scheme that will look great in any room, as well as being easy to clean. 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 child when you take care of it.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is an elegant classic sleigh bed with open slatted sides and teething rails that shield your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's simple to put together, and is a great option for those who want an elegant, traditional design that can seamlessly fit into your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it more slimline than other sleigh cots and felt the curved shape fitted better into smaller rooms than other cots we tested. Its three height positions are perfect for newborns to toddlers. Its large under-drawer provides plenty of room to store the essentials for your baby with handles and a smooth pull-out feature.
When your child is old enough to progress to a junior bed, it converts easily by simply removing the side rails and dropping the cot's two ends. 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 premium mattress that measures 140x70cm. It is 100% breathable and is designed to perfectly fit.
This gorgeous cot-bed is a great investment that will last from the beginning of their life to early toddler years. It's a more expensive alternative to other cot beds we've tested but Annie, our tester, believes it's worth the cost because it can be used in the future. It has a stylish, sleek design with additional features such as teething rails, a handy under-drawer, and a solid wood construction that is incredibly sturdy. It's a bit heavy and heavy, so be aware when moving it yourself following assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This Sleigh cot is a standout piece of the Obaby furniture Stamford collection. It features a stunningly designed curved top that has been sculpted by hand. It's available in a variety of finishes that can be matched to any nursery, and coordinates with the rest Stamford furniture. It's also very adaptable, and it can be transformed from cot into toddler bed by removing the 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 practical as it is stylish.
Beckie who is an experienced parent tester, believes that this is an excellently constructed cot that is able to adapt to your child's needs. The sleigh-style style makes it a beautiful centrepiece for any nursery, and its sturdy acacia hardwood construction is top quality. The slatted design is a great choice for smaller rooms since the gaps between the slats in this model are a bit smaller.
It's not the least expensive model on our list, but parents and testers felt it was worth the cost. It's constructed to last, and can be converted into a toddler bed by removing the rails on both sides and turning into an occasional sofa or day bed when your child outgrows it around age four. It also comes with extra features like the under-drawer teething rails, three heights that are adjustable, it's an investment piece that can grow with your baby for years to come.
The sleigh cot can be used with any standard cot mattress. The Stamford cot bed, which has dual sleeping surfaces, can be purchased to complement the sleigh bed. One side is composed of Tencel fabric that is extremely soft and breathable, helping your child to stay cool and comfortable. wooden cot bed is made of polyurethane for extra strength and durability. Both are hygienic, hypoallergenic and anti-fungal.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is an excellent choice if you are seeking a stylish cot that will grow along with your child. It is suitable for children from birth up to 4 years old and can be turned into a cool day bed or toddler bed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights to make it easier for you to reach your child. You can also add an under-bed drawer to provide extra storage. It also has passed the trampoline test meaning it's 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 one of the tiniest flatpack cots that are available, making it easy to move around in the nursery. Plus, it's packed in a streamlined box that's easy to recycle when your little one grows out of it.
The cot comes with an cushion that is insulated. Our test subjects found this to be a fantastic feature, since it keeps your baby's temperature in check for a longer. It's also a spacious cot that has enough space to store toys and bedding. Our test mothers also appreciated that the cot has teething rails to provide extra comfort.
To complete the nursery set, combine this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This clever 2-in-1 collection will last through the early years by combining stylish design with smart storage solutions. It has a convertible cot/daybed which can be used as a bed for a toddler along with a dresser and a large closet with a deep drawer. This is an excellent option for those with smaller bedrooms, sloped roofs or want to save space.