Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When it comes to buying a cot bed for your baby, there are a lot of things to consider. If you choose the right one you can ensure that your baby is safe and comfortable for the first year of their life.
Our overall winner is this high-quality cot from Silver Cross, which we love for its streamlined aesthetic and easy assembly. It also has the mattress base, which can be adjusted to three different heights as your little one grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
This cot bed made of wood has an elegant design and solid construction, making 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 and is suitable for children up to four years old. It also comes with teething rails that our test subjects found to be very useful in protecting the wood against the damage caused by teeth growing. It also has a built-in wardrobe to keep blankets, clothing and nappies.
cot bed wooden with oak accents and chrome handles make it a stylish but timeless piece that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. It's a cot that's large which is bigger than most, that can be converted to a toddler's bedroom. It also has an additional dressing table and changing area. Victoria is the mother of two boys aged 3 and 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are sturdy and secure for our children and the matching dressing table is the perfect spot to keep their diapers, clothes and bedding.
This classic, all-white cot from Silver Cross is easy to put together and is compatible with regular cot mattresses. It also has cast pewter handles with contrasting colors. It's built to last from birth and can be changed into a toddler bed when the time is right. It is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and secure sleep.
It's available in a range of neutral shades that fit easily into any nursery, making it a great option for both girls as well as boys. The fact that the cot was simple to clean and compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which fits perfectly and is a perfect fit, meant that our test subjects enjoyed it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke The Sleepi is a baby piece that grows with your child. From bed cot wooden of birth to five years old, it expands and adapts to the changing needs of your baby. It begins as a bassinette, which can be converted into a crib (with rails on the sides) and then a junior bed.
The crib is fitted with bars that are spaced to allow air circulation whilst your baby sleeps. This helps create a calm sleeping environment and ensures that your little one has a healthy slumber. Parents appreciate that the curved corners shield sharp edges, which makes babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design lets parents to keep an eye on the baby from all angles providing them with peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
It is possible to convert the cot into a toddler's bed by taking the sides off. We did this with our son. This is an excellent way to avoid purchasing a new mattress, and also save space in your room to accommodate other furniture.
The cot bed comes with an extremely durable, sturdy beechwood finish, which is non-toxic. This ensures it is safe for you and your baby. It's a neutral color scheme that will look fantastic in any room, as well being easy to clean. It's worth pointing out that this cot is not cheap but the quality and function of it mean that, provided you take good care of it it, the cot will last for a long time and can be used again by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is a classic styled sleigh cot bed that has open slatted sides and teething rails to protect your baby from those curious little hands and mouths. It's easy to put together and a great choice for those who want an elegant, traditional design that blends seamlessly into the rest of your nursery. Vicky who was our tester thought that the curved shape is better suited for smaller rooms than the other sleigh beds that we tested. Its three height options are perfect for newborns to toddlers, and its spacious under drawer offers plenty of space to store the essentials for your baby with handles and a smooth, rolling pull-out feature.
It is easy to convert the cot into a junior mattress when your child reaches the age where it is appropriate to do so. Simply take off the side rails, and lower both ends. Add an additional wardrobe for the junior bed to create a chic look and to provide your child with plenty of storage. It comes with a top mattress that measures 140x70cm. It 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 the toddler years. It's more expensive over other cot beds we evaluated, but our tester Annie, thinks it's worth the price tag because it can be used for an extended period of time. It's stylish and sleek design with additional features such as teething rails, a handy under-drawer, and a solid wood construction that is incredibly sturdy. It is a little heavy and heavy, so keep that in mind 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 edge that has been hand-shaped. It comes in a range of finishes to fit any nursery and coordinates seamlessly with the rest of the Stamford collection. It's also extremely adaptable and can be transformed from cot to toddler bed with the removal of both sides. Then, it can be transformed into a day bed or sofa as your child gets older. It has a huge storage area beneath, teething bars, and 3 adjustable levels of height.
Beckie is a parent tester, thinks that this is an outstandingly designed cot that has the capacity to adapt to your child's needs. Its sleigh design makes it a beautiful centrepiece in any nursery and its sustainable acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest standard. The slatted sleigh design is also a great option for smaller spaces, since the gaps between slats are narrower than those on other models.
It's not the cheapest model in our list, but parent test subjects felt it was worth the cost. It is built to last. It can be transformed into a toddler's bed by taking off the rails on the sides, and later a sofa or day bed when your child is around four years old. It also comes with extra features like the under-drawerer, teething rails and 3 adjustable heights 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 standard mattress. It is also available with the Stamford mattress for cots with a double sleeping surface. One side is composed of Tencel fabric, which is super soft and breathable, assisting your little one stay cool and comfortable, while the other is made from polyurethane for added strength and resilience. Both are hygienic 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 looking for a chic cot that will grow along with your child. It's suitable from birth to 4 years, converting into a cool toddler bed and daybed. 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 is able to pass the trampoline test which means it's safe for older children to use.
Our test participants were impressed by how easy it was to assemble this cot. Our deputy editor said that it was "a easy task". It's also among the tiniest flatpack cots available, making it easier to move around the nursery. It's also housed in a sleek box that is easy to recycle when your child is no longer using it.
The cot is equipped with an cushion that is insulated. Our test participants thought was a great feature as it helps to keep your baby at a healthy temperature for a longer period of time. It's also a spacious cot that has enough space for toys and bedding. Our test mums also liked the fact that the cot comes with teething rails to provide extra comfort.
For a complete nursery set, pair this cot with the matching Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This 2-in-1 range is designed to last through the early stages of. It blends style and smart storage solutions that are long-lasting. It features a convertible cot/daybed that can double as a toddler's bed, a dresser and a closet that is large enough with a drawer deep. It's an excellent choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, ceilings that slope or anyone looking to save space.