Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There's a lot to take into consideration when purchasing a cot for your infant. But with the right pick, you'll be able to make sure that your baby is safe and comfortable throughout their first few years.
Our overall winner is this cot that is top-quality from Silver Cross, which we are awestruck by its sleek style and simple assembly. It also comes with a mattress base that adjusts by three height positions as your baby grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
With its timeless style and sturdy construction, this wooden cot bed is an excellent choice for new parents seeking high-quality nursery furniture. The cot bed has 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 found extremely beneficial in protecting the wood against the damage caused by teeth growing. There's also a useful built-in wardrobe for storing clothing, nappies and blankets.
The Coxley's timeless style, classic white finish and oak accents make it a stylish piece that will blend into any nursery decor. It's a big cot that is larger than the majority it can be turned to a toddler's bedroom. It also comes with a separate dressing table and changing unit. Victoria, a mum of two boys between three and eight says "I love the sleek lines of the Greenwich pieces. They feel solid and secure for our children and the matching dresser/changing table is the perfect spot to store their clothes, diapers and bedding.
This classic all-white cot bed made by Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that is compatible with standard cot mattress sizes. It also has distinct cast pewter handles. It's designed to last through birth and can be converted into a toddler bed when time is right, and is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and safe sleep.
It's available in a variety of neutral shades that fit seamlessly into any nursery decor, which makes it an excellent option for both girls as well as boys. Our testers were impressed that the cot is very simple to clean, and that it's compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, that is perfectly fitted to ensure there are no gaps between the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi was designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke, the Sleepi is a piece for the nursery that grows with your child. It is suitable from birth to five years old it can be expanded and adapted to the changing needs of your little one. It starts as a bassinette and can be converted into a cot (with side rails) and later it can be converted into a junior bed.
The crib is made of wooden bars that are separated to allow air circulation while your baby is sleeping. This creates a tranquil sleeping space for your baby and helps them to rest well. Parents love the curved edges which prevent sharp corners which, they say, makes babies feel safe and safe. They also appreciate that the slatted design ensures they can easily monitor their child from any angle and give peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
You can convert the cot into a bed for toddlers by taking the sides off. We did this with our son. This is a great way to avoid the expense of buying a new mattress, and also save space in your room for furniture.
The cot bed has a durable, strong beechwood finish that is safe for children. This ensures it is safe for you and your child. It has a lovely neutral colour scheme which is perfect for any room, as well being easy to clean. It is important to note that this cot is not inexpensive, however the quality and practicality of it ensure that, provided you take care of it the way you want, the cot will last for a long time and can be used again by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
The Snowdon is a stylish classic sleigh bed with open slatted side panels and teething rails that shield your child from curious hands and mouths. It's super easy to assemble and a great choice for those who want a stylish heritage design that fits seamlessly into the rest of your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it less bulky than other sleigh cot beds and also felt that the curved shape was more suitable for smaller rooms than the other beds we tested. Its three different height settings are ideal for newborns to toddlers. The large drawer under the bed has plenty of storage space and comes with an easy-to-pull-out mechanism that slides smoothly.
It is simple to convert the cot into a junior mattress when your child reaches the age where it is appropriate to do this. Simply take off the side rails, and lower both ends. You can then add a stylish wardrobe for your junior bed to give your child lots of storage space. It comes with a Finest mattress 140 x70cm, which is 100% breathable and is designed to fit perfectly.
This beautiful cot bed is a fantastic investment piece that will carry your child from the beginning of their life to early toddler years. It's a higher-priced option than other cot-beds we've tested but Annie our test subject believes it's worth the cost because it can be used in the future. It's a sleek, stylish design with extra features like teething rails, as well as a useful under-drawer and its solid wood construction is impressively robust. It's a bit heavy so keep that in mind when moving it yourself following installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This Sleigh cot is a standout piece of the Obaby furniture Stamford collection. It features a beautifully designed curved top that has been sculpted by hand. It comes in a variety of finishes that will fit any nursery and coordinates with the rest Stamford furniture. It's also extremely adaptable, and it can transform from cot to toddler bed by removing of both sides. It can be transformed into a daybed or sofa as your child gets older. It has a huge storage drawer underneath teething rails, three adjustable height levels - making it as functional as it is fashionable.
Beckie, who is a parent tester, believes that this is an outstandingly constructed cot that is able to grow with your child. The sleigh design makes it an attractive centrepiece in any nursery and its eco-friendly acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest standard. wood cot bed is also a great option for smaller rooms because the gaps between slats are less than those on many other models.
It's not the least expensive model in our list, but parent test participants found it worth the price. It's constructed to last, and can be converted into an infant bed by taking out the rails on both sides and turning into it can be used as a daybed or sofa as your child grows out of it around the age of four. With a variety of additional extras like the under-drawer, teething rails and three heights that can be adjusted it's a great investment piece that will continue to grow with your baby for years to be.
The sleigh cot is utilized with any mattress. It is also available with the matching Stamford mattress for cots with two sleeping surfaces. The fabric is super soft and airy Tencel, which helps your child stay cool and comfortable. The other side is made of polyurethane for extra durability and strength. Both are safe and hypoallergenic as well as 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 can grow with your child. It's suitable from birth to 4 years, converting into a cool toddler bed and day bed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights, making it easier for you to reach your child. You can also add an under-bed drawer to provide extra storage. It also is able to pass the trampoline test meaning it's safe for older children to use.
Our testers were awed by the ease of build this cot. Our deputy editor commented that it was "a easy task". It's also one of the tiniest flatpack cots that are available, making it easy to shift around the nursery. Plus, it's packed in a streamlined box that's easy to recycle once your child gets old enough to use it.
The cot has an cushion that is insulated. Our test participants thought was a great feature, as it helps keep your baby at a healthy temperature for longer. It's also a spacious cot, with enough room to store toys and bedding. Our test mothers also appreciated that the cot has teething rails for added comfort.
To complete the nursery set, you can pair this cot with the matching Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This smart 2-in-1 range will last through the first years of your life by combining stylish design with smart storage solutions. It comes with a cot/daybed which converts into a toddler bed and a dresser, with the capacity of a full-size wardrobe, with deep drawers and hanging rails at the end. It's a great option for those who have smaller bedrooms, ceilings that slope or anyone who wants to reduce space.