Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When it comes to buying a cot bed for your baby, there are many things to consider. If you choose the right one you'll be able to ensure that they're safe and secure throughout their first years.
The overall winner is this high-end cot from Silver Cross, which we are awestruck by its sleek style and easy assembly. It also comes with a mattress base that adjusts by three height positions as your little one grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed
With its enduring style and sturdy build This wooden cot bed is an excellent choice for new parents looking for quality nursery furniture. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, meaning it will grow with your child's development and is suitable from four years old. It also comes with practical teething rails, which our testers found to be great in preventing wood damage caused by growing baby teeth. It also comes with an integrated wardrobe that can be used to store clothing, blankets and nappies.
The Coxley's timeless design, classic white finish and oak accents make it a chic piece that will blend into any nursery decor. It's a cot bed that's large, bigger than most, which can be converted into a toddler's cot and comes with a separate dresser and changing unit as well. Victoria is a mother of two boys between three and eight says "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are very solid and secure for our toddlers, and the matching changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to store their clothes as well as nappies and bedding."
This classic, all-white cot from Silver Cross is easy to build and compatible with the standard cot mattress. It also has cast pewter handles with contrasting colors. It's designed to last and is able to be converted into a toddler's bed when needed. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable and restful sleep.
It comes in a variety of neutral colors that can easily be incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a fantastic option for both boys as well as girls. The fact that the cot was simple to clean and compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which is perfectly fitted the cot, meant that our test participants loved it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi, designed by the Scandinavian brand Stokke is a nursery piece that grows with your baby. It is suitable from birth to the age of five and can be adapted to meet changing needs. It starts as a bassinette that can be transformed into an cot (with side rails) and later it can be converted into a junior bed.
The crib features spaced wooden bars which let air flow in while your baby sleeps. This creates a peaceful sleeping space and ensures that your baby enjoys a restful and healthy sleep. Parents love the curved edges which prevent sharp corners which, they say, helps babies feel secure and secure. They also love that the slatted design ensures they are able to keep an eye on their little bundle of joy from all angles and give them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
When your baby outgrows the crib bed You can take out the sides and transform it into a toddler bed, like we did with our son. This is a great option to avoid the cost of purchasing 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 with an environmentally friendly finish, making it safe for your baby kid. It's a neutral colour scheme which will look great in any space, as well as being easy to clean. It's worth pointing out that this cot is not cheap but the quality and function of it means that provided you take good care of it it, it will last for years and be able to be used by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
The Snowdon is a beautiful, classic sleigh-style bed with open slatted side panels and teething rails to protect your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's super easy to assemble and a great choice for those who want a stylish heritage design that blends seamlessly into the other furniture in your nursery. Vicky, our tester, found that the curved design is better suited for smaller rooms than the other sleigh beds we tested. The three different height positions are perfect for infants to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed offers plenty of storage space. It also has a smooth sliding pull-out mechanism.
When your baby is old enough to progress to a junior bed it can be converted easily by removing the side rails and lowering both ends of the cot. Add an appropriate wardrobe for your junior bed to give it a stylish look and to provide your child with plenty of storage. It also comes with a Finest 140 x 70cm mattress that is designed to fit perfectly and is 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.
This beautiful cot bed is a fantastic investment piece that can see your child from infancy to the toddler years. It's more expensive than other cot beds we tested but our tester, Annie believes it's worth the cost given that it can be used for a long time to come. It's stylish and sleek design and features like teething rails, a handy under-drawer and solid wood construction that is impressively strong. It's a bit on the heavy side though, so bear that in mind if you're moving it around your home after the assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The standout piece in the Obaby Stamford furniture range, this sleigh cot is elegantly designed with a hand-shaped curved end. It comes in a range of finishes that can be matched to any nursery and matches the rest of the Stamford furniture. It's also extremely adaptable and can transform from a cot into a toddler bed by removing the sides. Then, it can be converted to an occasional sofa or a daybed as your baby gets older. It has a large storage area underneath, teething bars and 3 adjustable levels of height.
Beckie, an experienced parent tester, believes that this is an excellently designed cot that has the capacity to adapt to your child's needs. The sleigh design makes it a stunning centerpiece in any nursery, and its sustainable acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest standard. The slatted sleigh design is also a good option for smaller spaces, since the gaps between slats are less than those on many other designs.
It's not the least expensive model in our list, but parents and test subjects felt it was worth the cost. 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 around age four. With numerous additional features, including the under-drawer and rails for teething it's an investment that will continue to grow with your child for years to be.
The sleigh cot is used with any mattress. It can also be purchased with the matching Stamford mattress for cots that has a double sleeping surface. The fabric is super soft and breathable Tencel that helps your child stay cool and comfortable. Cots For Tots UK is made of polyurethane for extra durability and strength. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you're looking for a fashionable cot bed that will grow with your child The Mamas & Papas Franklin is the ideal choice. It's suitable from birth until 4 years old, and can be converted into an adorable toddler bed as well as a daybed. The base comes with two different height positions to make it easier for you to access your child, and you could even add an underneath drawer for extra storage. It also passes the trampoline test, which means it's safe for older children to use.
Our test subjects were awed by how simple the cot was to put together Our deputy editor saying that it was an easy "doddle". It's also among the tiniest flatpack cots that are available, making it easy to shift around the nursery. It's also packed in a sleek and stylish box that can be recycled easily once your child outgrows it.
The cot comes with an insulated mattress, which our testers thought was a great feature, as it helps keep your baby at a comfortable temperature for a longer time. It's a good size too, with plenty of room for toys and bedding. Our test mothers also appreciated that the cot has teething rails that provide added comfort.
To complete the nursery set, pair this cot with the matching Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This innovative 2-in-1 range will last through the first years of your life and will provide you with style as well as smart storage solutions. It includes a cot/day bed that converts into a toddler bed as well as a dresser, with a full-size wardrobe with deep drawers and hanging rails on the ends. It's an excellent choice for those with smaller bedrooms, low ceilings or anyone looking to make space.