Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When buying a cot-bed for your baby, there are plenty of things to consider. If you choose the right one, you'll be able to 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 appreciate its sleek design and the ease of assembly. It also comes with the mattress base, which can be adjusted to three different heights as your little one grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed
With its enduring style and sturdy build, this wooden cot bed is an excellent option for parents who are new and seeking high-quality nursery furniture. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, which means it can adapt to the needs of your child's development and is suitable for children up to four years old. It also comes with teething rails, which 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 to store clothing nappies, blankets, and other things.
The Coxley's classic white finish along with oak accents and chrome handles make it a fashionable but timeless piece that will fit into any nursery decor. It's a large cot bed, bigger than most, 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 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are extremely solid and secure for our toddlers and the coordinating changing table/dresser is the perfect place to store all their clothes as well as nappies and bedding."
This classic cot bed in white from Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that's compatible with standard mattresses for cots and has distinct cast pewter handles. cot bed solid wood 's designed to last through birth and can be transformed into a toddler bed when time is right, and is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and safe sleep.
It is available in a range of neutral colors that is easily incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a great option for both boys as well as girls. The fact that the cot was easy to clean and was compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which fits perfectly and is a perfect fit, meant that our test subjects liked it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Created by Scandinavian brand Stokke created by Stokke, a brand from Scandinavia, the Sleepi is a baby piece that will grow with your child. It is suitable from birth up to the age of five and can be adapted to meet changing needs. At first, it's a bassinette which can be transformed into a cot with side rails and later to an adult bed (that's the model Charlie tested with Seb).
The crib features bars that are spaced out to allow air circulation while your baby is napping. This creates a peaceful sleeping space for your baby and helps them sleep soundly. Parents appreciate that the curved corners shield sharp edges, which makes babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design lets parents to monitor the baby from all angles providing them with peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
When your child has outgrown the cot bed, you can remove the sides and transform it into a toddler bed, as we did with our son. This is a great option to avoid the cost of buying a new bed and saves space in the bedroom for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed is made of a sturdy, durable beechwood finish that is non-toxic. This makes it safe for you and your baby. It is a beautiful neutral color scheme that will look fantastic in any room, as as being easy to clean. It is important to note that this cot is not inexpensive, but the quality and function of it ensure that provided you take good care of it it, the cot will last for a long time and will be used by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is a beautiful, classic sleigh-style bed with open slatted side panels and teething rails that shield your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's easy to put together and is a great option for those looking for an elegant design with a classic look that blends seamlessly into the other furniture in your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it less bulky than other sleigh beds and also felt that the curved shape was more suitable for smaller rooms than some of the others we tested. The three height positions are perfect for newborns to toddlers. Its large under drawer provides plenty of room to store your baby's necessities with handles and a smooth, rolling pull-out function.
It is easy to transform the cot into a junior mattress once your baby reaches the age where it is appropriate to do this. Simply take out the side rails, and lower both ends. You can also add a matching junior bed wardrobe to create a chic look and to give your child plenty of storage space. It comes with a Finest mattress of 140x70cm that is 100% breathable and is designed to perfectly fit.
This beautiful cot-bed is a great investment that will last from infancy through to the early toddler years. It's a more expensive option than other cot-beds we tested, but Annie, our tester, believes it's worth it because it will be a great option in the future. It's a chic, sleek design and features such as teething rails, a handy under-drawer, and a solid wood construction that is extremely sturdy. It's a bit heavy, so keep that in mind when you move it around after installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The standout piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture range, this sleigh cot bed is beautifully constructed with a hand-crafted curved end. It is available in a variety of finishes that will suit any nursery, and it coordinates with the rest Stamford furniture. It is also highly adaptable, and can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed by taking out both sides. Then it can be transformed into a daybed or sofa as your child grows older. It has a huge storage drawer beneath teething rails, three adjustable height levels - making it as functional as it is fashionable.
Beckie who is a parent tester, thinks that this is an excellently designed cot with the ability to adapt to the needs of your child. The sleigh-style style makes it a beautiful centrepiece for any nursery, and its durable acacia hardwood construction is high quality. The slatted style is ideal for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats on this model are a bit smaller.
It's not the cheapest, but parents who used it said it was worth it. It's built to last. It can be turned into an infant's bed by taking out the side rails, and then it can be used as a day bed or sofa when your child reaches around four years old. With a number options, such as the underdrawer and teething rails, this is an investment that will grow with your child for decades to come.
The sleigh cot bed can be used with any cot mattress. The Stamford cot bed, which has a dual sleeping surface, can be purchased to complement the sleigh cot bed. The fabric is extremely soft and airy Tencel which ensures your child stays cool and comfortable. The other side is made from polyurethane for extra strength and resilience. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic, as well as anti-fungal.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you're looking for a chic cot bed that grows with your child, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is the ideal choice. It is suitable for children from birth up to 4 years old, and can be turned into a cool daybed or toddler bed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights to make it easier for you to reach your baby. You can also add an under-bed drawer to give you additional storage. It also is able to pass the trampoline test which means it is safe for older children to use.
Our testers were awed by the ease of put together this cot. Our deputy editor commented that it was "a doddle". It is also one of the cots that are lighter than flatpack which makes it easier for you to move around your nursery. It's also packed in a sleek box that's super easy to recycle when your child grows out of it.
The cot comes with an mattress that is insulated. Our test subjects found this to be a great feature, as it keeps your baby's temperature comfortable for longer. It's also a decent-sized cot that has enough space for bedding and toys. The rails for teething added the comfort of our test mums.
To complete wooden cotbed , combine this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This innovative 2-in-1 range will last through the first years of your life by combining stylish design with clever storage solutions. It comes with a day bed/cot that converts into a toddler bed and an armoire, which has a full-size wardrobe with a deep drawer and handy hanging rails at the ends. This is a great option for those with smaller bedrooms, sloped roofs or want to save space.