Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There's a lot to consider when purchasing a cot for your baby. If you choose the right one, you'll be able to make sure that your baby is safe and comfortable throughout their first years.
This cot of high-end quality by Silver Cross is our overall winner. We appreciate its sleek design and the ease of assembly. It has a mattress that is adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
With its enduring style and sturdy build This wooden cot bed is a great choice for new parents seeking quality nursery furniture. The cot bed is available in three heights that can be adjusted so it can be adapted to grow with your child. It is suitable for children from to the age of four. It also comes with practical teething rails, which our testers found were great at protecting the wood from the damage caused by growing babies' teeth. It also has a built-in wardrobe to keep blankets, clothing and nappies.
The Coxley's classic white finish with oak accents and chrome handles make it a fashionable but timeless piece that will work with any nursery decor. It's a large cot bed, bigger than most beds, and can be transformed into a toddler's bed and includes a dresser as well as a changing table as well. Victoria, a mum of two boys aged three and eight, says "I appreciate the clean lines on the Greenwich pieces. They are sturdy and secure for our little ones and the matching dresser/changing table makes the perfect space to store their diapers, clothing and bedding.
This classic, all-white cot by Silver Cross is easy to put together and is compatible with standard cot mattresses. It also features cast pewter handles that are striking. It's designed to last and is able to be converted into a toddler's bed at the right time. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable sleep.
It is available in a range of neutral shades and is easily incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a great option for both boys and girls. Our test subjects loved the fact that the cot is easy to clean and it's compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which is perfect for the cot, to ensure there are no gaps between the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi created by the Scandinavian brand Stokke is a baby item that grows with your baby. It is suitable from birth to the age of five and can be adapted to meet changing requirements. It begins as a bassinette, which could be converted into a cot (with side rails) and later a junior bed.
The crib has wooden bars that are separated to allow air circulation while your baby is sleeping. This creates a peaceful sleeping space and ensures that your child enjoys a healthy slumber. Parents are awestruck by the curly edges that prevent sharp corners, a feature they say helps babies feel secure and safe. They also like that the slatted design means they can easily keep an eye on their child from all angles and give them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
If your child is no longer able to use the crib bed You can take out the sides and convert it into a toddler bed as we did with our son. This is an excellent way to avoid purchasing a new mattress, and also save space for furniture.
The cot bed is made of durable and sturdy beech wood, with a non-toxic finish, which makes it safe for your child. It is easy to clean and has a neutral color scheme that looks lovely in any room. It is important to note that this cot isn't cheap but the quality and functionality of it ensure that, if you take good care of it the way you want, 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 an elegant, classic sleigh-style bed with open slatted sides and teething rails that protect your child from curious hands and mouths. It's easy to assemble, and is a great choice for those looking for a classic design that can seamlessly fit into your nursery. Vicky who was our tester found that the curved design was better suited to smaller rooms than the other sleigh beds we tested. Its three different height settings are ideal for newborns to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed has plenty of storage space. It also has an easy-to-pull-out mechanism that slides smoothly.
It is easy to convert the cot into a junior mattress once your baby reaches the age at which it is safe to do this. Simply remove the side rails, and lower both ends. You can then add a stylish matching junior bed wardrobe to give your child plenty of storage space. It comes with a premium mattress 140 x70cm, which is 100% breathable and is designed to perfectly fit.
This beautiful cot-bed is a great investment that will last from the beginning of their life to early toddler years. It's pricier over other cot beds that we've tried, but our test participant, Annie believes it's well worth the price considering that you can use it for an extended period of time. It's stylish and sleek design and features such as teething rails, a handy under-drawer, and a solid wood construction that is impressively strong. It is a little heavy, so keep that in mind when moving it yourself following the assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This Sleigh cot is the most striking piece of the Obaby furniture Stamford collection. It has a gorgeously designed curved end that has been sculpted by hand. It comes in a range of finishes that will fit any nursery, and matches the rest of the Stamford furniture. It's also very adaptable and can be transformed from a cot into a toddler bed with the removal of both sides. Then, wooden cot beds can be converted into a daybed or sofa as your child grows older. It comes with a large storage drawer under, teething rails and 3 adjustable height levels, making it as functional as it is stylish.
Parent tester Beckie thinks this is an extremely well-designed cot with the ability to change as your child develops. Its sleigh design makes it an attractive focal point in any nursery and its sustainable acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest grade. The slatted sleigh design is also a good option for smaller rooms because the gaps between slats are less than the gaps on other designs.
It's not the least expensive model on our list, but parents and testers believed it was worth the money. It is built to last. It can be turned into a toddler's bed by removing the rails on the sides, and later it can be used as a day bed or sofa at approximately four years old. With numerous options, such as the underdrawer and rails for teething it's an investment that will grow with your child's age for many years to be.
The sleigh cot is used with any standard mattress. The Stamford cot bed, which comes with two sleeping surfaces can be bought to complement the sleigh bed. The fabric is super soft and airy Tencel which helps your child stay cool and comfortable. The other side is made from polyurethane, which provides extra durability and strength. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you want a stylish cot bed that will grow with your child, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent choice. It's suitable from birth to 4 years, converting into an awesome toddler bed and day 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 additional storage. It also passes the trampoline test', meaning it's safe for use by older children.
Our testers loved how easy the cot was put together Our deputy editor stating that it was a "doddle". It's also one of the cots that are lighter than flatpack which makes it much easier to move around your nursery. It's also packed in a streamlined box that's super easy to recycle once your baby gets old enough to use it.
The cot is equipped with an insulated mattress, which our testers thought was a great feature because it helps keep your baby at a comfortable temperature for a longer time. It's a good size too with plenty of space to store bedding and toys. The rails for teething added to the comfort of our test mums.
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 smart 2-in-1 range will keep you going through the beginning of your child's life and will provide you with style as well as clever storage solutions. It comes with a day bed/cot 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 a great choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, ceilings that slope or anyone who wants to reduce space.