Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When buying a cot-bed for your baby, there are many things to take into consideration. But with the right pick you'll be able ensure that they're safe and secure through their first year.
This cot of high-end quality by Silver Cross is our overall winner. We are awestruck by its sleek design and the ease of assembly. It comes with a mattress that can be adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed
This cot bed made of wood has an elegant design and solid construction, making it an ideal choice for parents looking for furniture for their nursery. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, meaning it will grow with your child and is suitable from four years old. It also comes with practical teething rails that our testers found to be great in preventing wood damage caused by growing baby teeth. It also comes with a built-in wardrobe to store clothing, blankets and nappies.
The Coxley's timeless style, classic white finish and oak accents make it an elegant piece that will fit into any nursery decor. It's a big cot bed that is larger than many beds, and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. It has a separate dresser and changing station as well. Victoria, mum of two boys, aged 3 and 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They feel really solid and secure for our toddlers and the coordinating changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to store their clothing nappies, bedding and other items."
This classic all-white cot bed from Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that is compatible with standard mattresses for cots and has contrasted cast pewter handles. It's designed to last from birth and can be transformed into an adult bed when the appropriate time comes, and is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and safe sleep.
wooden cot beds comes in a variety of neutral colors and is easily incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it an ideal option for both boys as well as girls. Our testers were impressed that this cot is easy to clean and that it's compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which is perfect for the cot, so that there aren't any 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 will grow with your child. It is suitable from birth up to the age of five and expands to meet the changing requirements. It begins as a bassinette and can be transformed into an crib (with side rails) and later a junior bed.
The crib has bars that are spaced to allow air circulation whilst your baby sleeps. This helps create a calm sleeping space and ensures that your little one has a restful and healthy sleep. Parents appreciate the curving edges that stop sharp corners and makes babies feel safe and secure. They also appreciate that the slatted design means they are able to keep an eye on their child from every angle and give them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
When your baby outgrows the cot bed You can take out the sides and turn it into a toddler bed, as we did with our son. This is a great way to save money on buying a new bed and frees up space in the bedroom for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed is made of an extremely durable, sturdy beechwood finish that is non-toxic. This makes it safe for you and your baby. It is easy to clean and comes in a neutral colour scheme that looks beautiful in any room. It is important to note that this cot is not expensive, but the quality and function of it ensure that, if you take good care of it, you'll have it for a long time and will be used by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is a stylish, classic sleigh-style bed with open slatted sides and teething rails to protect your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's easy to assemble, and is a great choice for those looking for an elegant, traditional design that can seamlessly fit into your nursery. Vicky who was our tester thought that the curved shape is better suited for smaller spaces than the other sleigh beds that we tested. The three different height positions are ideal for newborns through to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed offers plenty of storage space. It also has a smooth sliding pull-out mechanism.
Once your baby is old enough to move to a junior bed it can be converted easily by removing the side rails and lower both ends of the cot. You can then add a chic matching junior bed wardrobe to complete the look and give your child plenty of storage space. It also comes with a premium 140 x 70cm mattress which is designed to fit perfectly and is 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.
This beautiful cot bed is a fantastic investment piece that will carry your child through from infancy to early toddler years. It's a higher-priced option than other cot-beds we tested, but Annie the tester believes it's worth the cost because it will be a great option in the future. It's a sleek, stylish design, with features such as teething rails, as well as a useful under-drawer, and its solid wood construction is incredibly robust. It's a little on the heavy side but keep that in mind if you're moving it around after installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The most striking piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture collection, this sleigh cot is beautifully constructed with a hand-crafted curved end. It comes in a variety of finishes to suit any nursery and coordinates seamlessly with the rest of the Stamford collection. It's also extremely adaptable, and it can transform from cot to toddler bed by the removal of both sides, then can be converted into a day bed or sofa as your child grows older. It has a huge storage drawer underneath teething rails, as well as 3 adjustable height levels, making it as functional as it is stylish.
Parent tester Beckie believes that this is a very well-designed cot that has the ability to change as your child develops. The sleigh design makes it an attractive centrepiece in any nursery and its sustainable acacia as well as radiata hardwood construction is of the highest quality. The slatted design is an excellent choice for smaller rooms as the gaps between the slats in this model are narrower.
It's not the cheapest, but the parents who tested it thought it was worth the cost. It is built to last. It can be turned into an infant's bed by taking out the rails on the sides, and later a sofa or day bed when your child is about four years old. With a variety of extra features like the under-drawer and teething rails as well as three heights that are adjustable it's a great investment piece that will grow with your child for many years to be.
wooden cotbed can be used with any cot mattress. wooden cot and bed can also be purchased with the matching Stamford mattress for cots, which features two sleeping surfaces. One side is composed of Tencel fabric that's super soft and breathable, helping your little one stay cool and comfortable. The other is made from polyurethane for extra strength and durability. Both fabrics are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you're looking for a chic cot bed that will grow with your child and their needs, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent choice. It's suitable from birth until 4 years old, and can be converted into a cool toddler bed and day bed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights, making it easier to reach your baby. You can also add an under-bed drawer in order to provide extra storage. It also passes the trampoline test', which means it's safe to be used by older children.
Our testers loved how easy the cot was put together, with our deputy editor stating that it was a "doddle". It's also one of the lightest flatpack cots that are available, making it easy to move around the nursery. Plus, it's packed in a compact box that is recyclable when your child outgrows it.
The cot has an cushion that is insulated. Our test participants found this to be a fantastic feature, as it helps keep your baby's temperature comfortable for longer. It's a great size too, with plenty of room for toys and bedding. The rails for teething added the ease of our test mothers.
To complete the nursery set, you can pair this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This 2-in-1 range was designed to last through the first years. It blends style and clever storage solutions that are long-lasting. It comes with a cot/daybed which converts into a toddler bed as well as an armoire, which has an ample wardrobe that has a deep drawer and handy hanging rails at the end. It's an excellent choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, low ceilings or anyone who wants to make space.