Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There's a lot to consider when buying a cot bed for your infant. If you choose the right one you can be sure that your baby is secure and comfortable throughout their first year.
This high-quality cot by Silver Cross is our overall winner. We are awestruck by its sleek design and its easy assembly. It also has a mattress base that adjusts by 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 solid construction, making it a great option for parents searching for furniture for their nursery. The cot bed comes with three levels that can be adjusted so it can be adapted to grow with your child. It is suitable for children from to age four. It also comes equipped with teething rails, which our testers found to be very useful to protect the wood from damage caused by growing teeth. There's also a useful built-in wardrobe to store clothing nappies, blankets, and other things.
The Coxley's timeless design, classic white finish and oak accents make it a stylish piece that will fit into any nursery decor. It's a big cot bed, bigger than most that can be turned into a toddler's bed and includes a dresser as well as a changing table as well. Victoria mom of two boys, aged 3 and 8years old, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are solid and secure for our little ones and the matching dressing table is the perfect spot to keep their diapers, clothes and bedding.
This classic all-white cot mattress made by Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that's compatible with standard cot mattress sizes. It also has contrasting cast pewter handles. It's built to last and is able to be converted into a bed for toddlers when needed. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable and restful sleep.
It is available in a range of neutral colors that can easily be incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a great choice for both boys and girls. Our testers were impressed that this cot is also very simple to clean, and that it's compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which fits perfectly to ensure there are no gaps around the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Created by Scandinavian brand Stokke, the Sleepi is a nursery piece that will grow with your child. It is suitable from the age of birth to five years old, it expands and adapts to the changing requirements of your child. It begins as a bassinette and can be converted into an cot (with side rails) and then a junior bed.
The crib is made of wooden bars that are separated to allow air circulation while your baby is napping. This creates a peaceful sleep environment for your baby, and aids them sleep soundly. Parents are awestruck by the curly edges that prevent sharp corners which, they say, helps babies feel secure and secure. They also like that the slatted style means they are able to keep an eye on their child from all angles and give them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
When your child has outgrown the cot bed it is possible to remove the sides and transform it into a toddler bed which is what we did with our son. This is a great option to avoid the cost of buying a new bed, and frees up space in the bedroom for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed is constructed from sturdy and durable beech wood that has an environmentally friendly finish, making it safe for your child. It's a neutral colour scheme which is perfect for any room, as well being easy to clean. It's important to mention that this cot isn't cheap however the quality and practicality of it means that provided you take good care of it the way you want, the cot will last for a long time and be able to be used by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is a classic styled sleigh cot bed that has open edges and teething rails that protect your baby from the curious little mouths and hands. It's easy to put together and is a great option for those who want an elegant, traditional design that blends seamlessly into your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it less bulky than other sleigh cots and also felt that the curved shape fitted better into smaller rooms than the other beds we tested. Its three height positions are ideal for newborns to toddlers and its large under drawer provides plenty of space to store the essentials for your baby with handles and a smooth pull-out function.
When your baby is old enough to progress to a junior bed it can be converted easily by removing the side rails and lowering the cot's ends. You can then put in a wardrobe for your junior bed to complete the look and give your child lots of storage space. It also comes with a premium 140x70cm mattress that is designed to perfectly fit and is 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.
This gorgeous cot bed is an ideal investment piece that will carry your child through from infancy to early toddler years. It's a more expensive alternative to other cot beds we tested, but Annie, our tester, believes it's worth the cost because it will be a great option in the future. It has a stylish, sleek design and features such as teething rails, a useful under-drawer and solid wood construction that is impressively strong. It's a bit heavy and heavy, so be aware when moving it yourself after assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This sleigh cot is the standout piece in the Obaby furniture Stamford collection. It has a gorgeously designed curved end that has been sculpted by hand. It comes in a variety of finishes that will suit any nursery, and coordinates with the rest Stamford furniture. It's also extremely adaptable, and it can transform from cot to toddler bed by the removal of both sides. It can be converted into a daybed or sofa when your child gets older. It comes with a large storage compartment underneath, teething bars and three levels of height.
Beckie who is a parent tester, thinks that this is a well designed cot that has the capacity to grow with your child. Its sleigh-style design creates a stunning focal point for any nursery, and its durable acacia hardwood construction is excellent quality. The slatted design is also a great choice for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats on this model are smaller.
It's not the least expensive model in our list, but parent test subjects believed it was worth the money. 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 when your child outgrows it at around age four. With a number additional features, including the under-drawer and rails for teething, this is an investment that will grow with your child for years to be.
The sleigh cot bed can be used with any cot mattress that is standard. The Stamford cot bed, which has a dual sleeping surface is available to match the sleigh cot bed. One side is made of Tencel fabric that's super soft and breathable, helping your little one stay cool and comfortable. The other is made of polyurethane for extra strength and durability. Both fabrics are safe and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a fantastic option if you are looking for a chic cot that can grow with your child. solid wood cotbed 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, making it easier to reach your child. You can also include an under-bed drawer to provide extra storage. It also passes the trampoline test, which means it is safe for older children to use.
Our testers were impressed with how easy the cot was to put together and our deputy editor saying that it was an easy "doddle". It is also one of the cots that are lighter than flatpack, making it easy to move around the nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek box that is easy to recycle once your child has outgrown it.
The cot has an mattress that is insulated, which our test participants thought was a great feature, as it helps keep your baby at a healthy temperature for longer. It's also a decent-sized cot with plenty of space to store toys and bedding. The rails for teething added the ease of our test mothers.
Combine this cot with a matching Franklin Dresser or the Franklin Wardrobe. (Available separately) To create a complete nursery you can purchase the Franklin Wardrobe and the Franklin Dresser separately. This innovative 2-in-1 range will see you through the beginning of your child's life and will provide you with style as well as smart storage solutions. It includes a cot/day bed that can be converted into a toddler bed as well as a dresser, with the capacity of a full-size wardrobe, with an enormous drawer as well as hanging rails at the end. It's an excellent choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, ceilings that slope or anyone who wants to reduce space.