Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When it comes to buying a cot bed for your baby, there are many things to think about. With the right choice you'll be able ensure that they're safe and secure throughout their first years.
This high-quality cot by Silver Cross is our overall winner. We appreciate its sleek design and ease of assembly. It comes with an adjustable mattress that can be adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
With its enduring style and sturdy build This cot bed made of wood is an excellent option for parents who are new and looking for quality nursery furniture. The cot bed is available in three heights which can be adjusted so it will grow with your child. It is suitable for children from to age four. It also comes equipped with teething rails that our testers discovered to be extremely useful to protect the wood from the damage that is caused by growing teeth. There's also a handy built-in wardrobe for storing clothing, nappies and blankets.
The Coxley's timeless design, classic white finish and oak accents make it a stylish piece that can be incorporated into any nursery decor. It's a big cot bed that is larger than many, which can be converted into a toddler's cot and includes a dresser as well as a changing station as well. Victoria, mum of two boys aged 3 and 8years old, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are extremely solid and secure for our toddlers, and the matching dresser/changing table is the perfect spot to store their clothes as well as nappies and bedding."
This classic, all-white cot from Silver Cross is easy to put together and is compatible with standard cot mattresses. It also has cast pewter handles that are striking. It's built to last from birth and can be converted into a toddler bed when the time is right. It is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and safe sleep.
It's available in a range of neutral shades and blends seamlessly into any nursery, making it a great option for both girls and boys. The fact that the cot was simple to clean and was 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
The Sleepi, designed by Stokke, the Scandinavian brand Stokke is a nursery item that grows with your baby. Suitable from the age of birth to five years old, it expands and adapts to the changing requirements of your child. At first, it's an infant bassinette, which can be adapted to become a bed with side rails and then to an adult bed (that's the model Charlie test with Seb).
The crib features spaced wooden bars which allow air circulation whilst your baby naps. This creates a calm sleeping space for your baby, and aids them to sleep well. Parents appreciate that the curved corners shield sharp edges, which they say makes babies feel secure and secure. The slatted design enables parents to monitor the baby from all angles providing them with peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
You can convert the cot into a bed for a toddler by taking off the sides. We did this with our son. This is a great way to avoid the expense of buying an entirely new mattress and free up space for furniture.
The cot bed is made of durable and sturdy beech wood that has a non-toxic finish, making it safe for your baby child. It's a neutral colour scheme that is perfect for any room, as well as being easy to clean. It is important to note that this cot isn't expensive, but the quality and functionality of it ensure that when you take good care of it the way you want, you'll have it for a long time and can be used again by the next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
The Snowdon is a classic, styled sleigh cot bed that has open sliding sides and teething rails to shield your baby from curious little mouths and hands. It's easy to put together and is a great option for those looking for a stylish heritage style that will fit seamlessly into your nursery. Our test subject, Vicky, found it less bulky than other sleigh cot beds and thought that the curved design is more appropriate for smaller spaces than the other beds we tested. The three different height positions are ideal for newborns through to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed has plenty of storage space and has an easy-to-pull-out mechanism that slides smoothly.
It is easy to transform the cot into a junior mattress once your baby reaches the age at which it is safe to do it. Simply remove the side rails, then lower both ends. You can also add an additional wardrobe for the junior bed to create a chic look and to give your child plenty of storage. It comes with a premium mattress 140 x70cm, which is 100% breathable and designed to perfectly fit.
This beautiful cot bed is an ideal investment piece that will carry your child through from infancy to the early toddler years. This is a more expensive alternative to other cot beds we've tested but Annie the tester believes it's worth the cost because you can use it in the future. It's a sleek, stylish design that comes with additional features such as teething rails and a handy under-drawer and its solid wood construction is impressively sturdy. It's a little on the heavy side however, so keep this in mind when moving it around yourself after assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This sleigh cot is the standout piece in the Obaby furniture Stamford range. solid wood cotbed features a beautifully designed curved edge which has been crafted by hand. It is available in a variety of finishes that will suit any nursery and is in perfect harmony with the rest of the Stamford range. It's also extremely adaptable and can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed with the removal of both sides. It can be transformed into a daybed or sofa when your child gets older. It comes with a large storage drawer under teething rails, three adjustable height levels, making it as practical as it is stylish.
Beckie, who is a parent tester, believes that this is a well constructed cot that is able to adapt to the needs of your child. Its sleigh-style design makes it a beautiful centrepiece for any nursery, and its durable acacia hardwood construction is of excellent quality. The slatted design is an excellent choice for smaller rooms since the gaps between the slats in this model are a bit smaller.
The model is not the most affordable, but parent testers thought it was worth it. It's designed to last and can be transformed into an infant bed by taking out both side rails and then a day bed or sofa as your child grows out of it around the age of four. With numerous extras such as the under-drawer and rails for teething it's an investment that will continue to grow with your child's development for years to come.
The sleigh cot can be used with any standard cot mattress. It is also available with the Stamford mattress for cots with two sleeping surfaces. The fabric is super soft and airy Tencel, which ensures your child stays cool and comfortable. The other side is made of polyurethane for extra durability and strength. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic, as well as anti-fungal.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you're looking for a fashionable cot bed that will grow with your child and their needs, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent choice. It is suitable for babies up to 4 years old, and can be converted into a cool daybed or toddler bed. The base is available in two height positions to make it easier for you to access your baby. You could even add an under bed drawer for extra storage. It also is able to pass the trampoline test which means it's safe for older children to use.
Our testers were impressed with how easy it was to put together this cot. Our deputy editor commented that it was "a breeze". It's also one of the lightest flatpack cots available, making it easier to move around in the nursery. Plus, it's packed in a sleek box that's super easy to recycle when your little one outgrows it.
The cot has an insulated mattress, which our testers thought was a great feature, as it helps keep your baby at a healthy temperature for a longer time. It's also a decent-sized cot that has enough space for toys and bedding. The rails for teething added the ease of our test mothers.
For a complete nursery set, you can pair this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This 2-in-1 range is designed to last through the early stages of. It combines style with clever storage solutions that last. It features a convertible cot/daybed that can double as a bed for a toddler along with a dresser and a closet that is large enough with a large drawer. It's a great option for those with smaller bedrooms, sloped ceilings or anyone looking to make space.