Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When you are looking to buy a cot-bed for your baby, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. With the right choice you'll be able make sure that your baby is safe and comfortable throughout their first few years.
Our overall winner is this high-end cot from Silver Cross, which we appreciate for its sleek design and simple assembly. It also has an adjustable mattress base that can be adjusted to three different heights as your little one grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed
This wooden cot bed offers timeless design and sturdy construction that makes it a fantastic option for parents who are looking for nursery furniture. The cot comes with three adjustable base heights, meaning it will grow with your child's development and is suitable from four years old. It also comes with teething rails, which our testers found to be very useful in securing the wood from the damage caused by teeth growing. There's also a convenient built-in wardrobe that can be used to store clothes, nappies and blankets.
The Coxley's timeless style, classic white finish and oak accents make it a chic piece that will fit into any nursery decor. 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 station as well. Victoria mom of two boys aged 3 and 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are very solid and secure for our toddlers, and the coordinating changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to store all their clothes, nappies and bedding."
This classic cot bed in white 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 built to last from birth and can be changed into a toddler bed when the time is right, and 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 an ideal 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 perfect for it, meant that our testers loved it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Created by Scandinavian brand Stokke, the Sleepi is a baby piece that grows with your child. Suitable from newborn to five years old it can be expanded and adapted to the changing requirements of your child. It starts out as a bassinette which can be converted to an cot with side rails and then be a junior bed (that's the model Charlie test with Seb).
The crib features spaced wooden bars which allow air circulation while your baby naps. This creates a tranquil sleeping space for your baby, and aids them sleep soundly. Parents are awestruck by the curly edges that keep sharp corners out which, they say, helps babies feel secure and secure. They also appreciate that the slatted style means they can easily keep an eye on their child from all angles which gives them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
When your child has outgrown the crib bed it is possible to remove the sides and turn it into a toddler bed like we did with our son. This is a great option to avoid the cost of buying a new bed, and makes room for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed is constructed from durable and strong beech wood that has a non-toxic finish, making it safe for your child. It has a lovely neutral colour scheme that will look fantastic in any space, as well as being easy to clean. This cot isn't expensive, but its design and functionality mean that it will last for a long time, and could 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 side panels as well as teething rails that shield your child from curious hands and mouths. It's super easy to assemble and is a great option for those who want an elegant, traditional design that blends seamlessly into the rest of your nursery. Our test subject, Vicky, found it more slimline than other sleigh beds and felt the curved shape was more suitable for smaller rooms than other cots we tried. Its three different height positions are perfect for infants to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed provides plenty of storage space. It also has a smooth sliding pull-out mechanism.
It is easy to transform the cot into a junior bed once your baby reaches the age where it is appropriate to do this. Simply take out the side rails, and lower both ends. You can then add a chic wardrobe that matches to complete the look and provide your child plenty of storage space. It also comes with a Finest 140 x 70cm mattress that is made to fit perfectly and is 100 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.
This gorgeous cot bed is an ideal investment piece that will see your child from the beginning of their life to the early toddler years. It's a more expensive option than other cot-beds we've tested but Annie, our tester, believes it's worth it because you can use it in the future. It's a sleek and stylish design that comes with additional features such as teething rails and an under-drawer, and its solid wood construction is extremely sturdy. It's a bit heavy so keep that in mind when you move it around after installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The standout piece in the Obaby Stamford furniture collection, this sleigh cot is exquisitely made with a hand-shaped curving end. It comes in a range of finishes that will fit any nursery, and matches the rest of the Stamford furniture. It is also highly adaptable and can be transformed from cot into toddler bed by taking out the sides. Then it can be converted to a sofa or daybed as your child grows older. It comes with a large storage compartment under, teething bars and three levels of height.
Parent tester Beckie says this is a really well-designed cot with the ability to change as your child develops. The sleigh design makes it a stunning centrepiece in any nursery and its sustainable acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest grade. The slatted design is also a great choice for smaller rooms since the gaps between the slats on this model are a bit smaller.
It's not the cheapest, but parents who used it said it was worth the price. It's built to last, converting into an infant bed by removing both side rails and then it can be used as a daybed or sofa when your child is outgrowing it at around age four. It also comes with extra features, including the under-drawerer teething rails, three heights that are adjustable, it's an investment piece that will continue to grow with your baby for years to come.
The sleigh cot can be used with any cot mattress. The Stamford cot bed, which comes with dual sleeping surfaces can be bought to match the sleigh cot bed. One side is composed of Tencel fabric that's super soft and breathable, which will help your child to stay cool and comfortable, while the other is made of polyurethane to provide more strength and resiliency. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you want a stylish cot bed that can grow with your child The Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent option. It is suitable for children from birth up to 4 years old, and can be turned into a cool daybed or a toddler bed. The base has 2 different height positions to make it easier for you to access your child, and you could even add an under bed drawer for extra storage. It also has passed the trampoline test meaning it's safe for older children to use.
Our testers were impressed with how easy the cot was to put together, with our deputy editor stating that it was an easy "doddle". It is also one of the lighter flatpack cots available that makes it much easier to move around the nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek box that is easy to recycle when your child outgrows it.
The cot has an insulated mattress. Our test subjects found this to be a great feature, since it keeps your baby's temperature in check for longer. It's a great size too with plenty of space for bedding and toys. The teething rails added to the ease of our test mothers.
For cot bed solid wood , 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 clever storage solutions. It includes a cot/day bed which converts into a toddler bed as well as an armoire, which has a full-size wardrobe with a deep drawer and handy hanging rails at the end. This is a great option for those who have smaller bedrooms, sloped roofs or are looking to reduce space.