Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There's a lot to consider when buying a cot bed for your baby. If you choose the right one you can ensure that your child is safe and comfortable throughout their first year.
This cot of high-end quality by Silver Cross is our overall winner. We love its sleek aesthetic and the ease of assembly. It also comes with an adjustable mattress base that can be adjusted through three height positions as your baby grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
This cot made of wood comes with a timeless style and a solid structure that makes it an ideal choice for parents looking for furniture for their nursery. The cot comes with three adjustable heights for the base, which means it can adapt to the needs of your child and is suitable from four years old. It also has teething rails, which our testers discovered to be extremely useful in protecting the wood against the damage that is caused by growing teeth. It also has a built-in wardrobe to store clothing, blankets and nappies.
The Coxley's classic white finish with oak accents and chrome handles make it a fashionable but timeless piece that will fit into any nursery decor. It's a large cot bed, bigger than most beds, and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. It includes a dresser as well as a changing station as well. Victoria is the mother of two boys aged three and eight, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They feel really solid and secure for our toddlers, and the matching changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to store all their clothes nappies, bedding and other items."
This classic all-white cot mattress from Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that is compatible with standard cot mattress sizes and features contrasted cast pewter handles. It's designed to last through birth and can be transformed into a toddler bed when the time is right, 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 great choice for both boys and girls. The fact that the cot was simple to clean and was compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which is perfectly fitted, meant that our testers liked it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi was designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke, the Sleepi is a nursery piece that grows with your child. It is suitable from birth to the age of five and can be adapted to meet changing demands of your child. It begins as a bassinette and can be transformed into an cot (with side rails) and then it becomes a junior bed.
The crib features spaced wooden bars which let air flow in while your baby naps. This creates a tranquil sleep environment for your baby, and aids them to sleep well. Parents appreciate that the curved corners shield sharp edges, which helps 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 skills.
You can convert the cot into a toddler's bed by removing the sides. We did this with our son. This is a great method to avoid purchasing a new mattress and save space in your room to accommodate other furniture.
The cot bed is made of durable and sturdy beech wood that has an environmentally friendly finish, making it safe for your child. It is easy to clean and has a neutral color scheme that will look lovely in any room. This cot isn't cheap, but its quality and functionality mean that 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 Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is an elegant classic sleigh-style bed that has open slatted sides and teething rails that protect your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's incredibly easy to put together and is a great choice for those looking for an elegant, traditional design that fits seamlessly into the rest of your nursery. Vicky, our tester, found that the curved design is better suited for smaller spaces than the other sleigh beds that we tested. Its three height options are ideal for infants to toddlers. Its large under drawer provides plenty of space for your baby's necessities with handles and a smooth, rolling pull-out function.
It is easy to transform the cot into a junior mattress once your baby reaches the age at which it is safe to do so. Simply remove the side rails, then lower both ends. You can also add an appropriate wardrobe for your junior bed to give it a stylish look and to provide your child with plenty of storage. It comes with a premium mattress of 140x70cm that is 100% breathable and designed to perfectly fit.
This beautiful cot bed is an ideal investment piece that will carry your child from the beginning of their life to early toddler years. It's pricier over other cot beds we tried, but our test participant, Annie believes it's well worth the price tag given that you can use it for a long time to come. It's a sleek, stylish design, with features such as teething rails and an under-drawer and its solid wood construction is extremely sturdy. It's a bit heavy and heavy, so be aware when you move it around after installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This Sleigh cot is a standout piece of the Obaby furniture Stamford range. It features a stunningly designed curved end which has been crafted by hand. It is available in a variety of finishes that will fit any nursery and coordinates with the rest Stamford furniture. It's also extremely adaptable, and can be transformed from cot into toddler bed by removing both sides. It can also be converted into an occasional sofa or a daybed as your baby grows older. It has a large storage space beneath, teething bars, and 3 adjustable levels of height.
Beckie who is an experienced parent tester, believes that this is an outstandingly 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 eco-friendly acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest grade. The slatted sleigh style is also a great option for smaller rooms because the gaps between slats are narrower than those on other designs.
It's not the cheapest model on our list, but parents and test participants felt it was worth the money. It's constructed to last, and can be converted into an infant bed by taking out both side rails and then a day bed or sofa as your child grows out of it around the age of four. With a variety of extra features like the under-drawer and teething rails as well as 3 adjustable heights it's a great investment piece that will continue to grow with your child for many years to be.
The sleigh cot is utilized with any mattress. It is also available with the Stamford cot mattress, which features two sleeping surfaces. One side is made of Tencel fabric that's super soft and breathable, which will help your baby to remain cool and comfortable, while the other is made from polyurethane for more strength and resiliency. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is an excellent choice to consider if you're looking for a chic cot that grows with your child. It is suitable for children from birth up to 4 years old and can be transformed into a cool day bed or a toddler bed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights to make it easier for you to reach your baby. You can also add an under-bed drawer to give you additional storage. It also passes the trampoline test, which means it's safe for older children to use.
wood bed cot were awed by the ease of put together this cot. Our deputy editor commented that it was "a easy task". It's also among the tiniest flatpack cots on the market which makes it easy to move around your nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek, compact box that is easy to recycle once your child is no longer using it.
The cot includes an mattress that is insulated. Our test participants found this to be a great feature, as it keeps your baby's temperature in check for a longer. It's a great size too, with plenty of room to store bedding and toys. Our test moms also loved 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 purchase the Franklin Wardrobe and the Franklin Dresser 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 includes a cot/day bed that converts into a toddler bed and dresser, as well as a full-size wardrobe with deep drawers and hanging rails at the end. This is a great choice for those with smaller bedrooms, sloped roofs or are looking to reduce space.