Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There are a lot of things to think about when buying a cot bed for your infant. If you choose the right one, you'll be able to ensure they're safe and comfortable throughout their first few years.
This high-quality cot by Silver Cross is our overall top pick. We appreciate its sleek design and the ease of assembly. It also has an adjustable mattress base that can be adjusted to three different heights as your little one grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
This cot made of wood comes with a timeless style and a solid structure that makes it a great choice for parents looking for nursery furniture. The cot bed is available in three levels that can be adjusted, so it can grow along with your child. It is suitable for children up to age four. It also has teething rails that our testers discovered to be extremely useful to protect the wood from the damage caused by teeth growing. It also comes with an inbuilt wardrobe that can keep blankets, clothing and nappies.
The Coxley's classic white finish along with oak accents and chrome handles make it a stylish and timeless piece that can be a perfect fit for any nursery. It's a large cot bed, bigger than most that can be turned into a toddler's bed. It comes with a separate dresser and changing unit as well. Victoria, mum of two boys, aged 3 and 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are solid and secure for our children, and the matching changing table/dresser makes the perfect space to store their diapers, clothing and bedding.
This classic, all-white cot by Silver Cross is easy to build and compatible with regular cot mattresses. It also has cast pewter handles that are striking. It's built 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.
It's available in a range of neutral shades and blends seamlessly into any nursery decor, making it a fantastic choice for both girls and boys. Our test subjects loved the fact that this cot is also easy to clean and it's compatible the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which fits perfectly so that there aren't any gaps around the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke The Sleepi is a nursery piece that grows with your child. It is suitable from birth up to the age of five and can be expanded to meet changing demands of your child. At first, it's a bassinette which can be adapted to become an bed with side rails and then an adult bed (that's the model Charlie tested with Seb).
Cots For Tots UK is fitted with spaced wooden bars which allow air circulation whilst your baby sleeps. This creates a peaceful sleeping space and ensures that your child enjoys a healthy slumber. Parents love the curved edges which prevent sharp corners and helps babies feel secure and safe. The slatted design lets parents to keep an eye on the baby from every angle, giving them peace-of-mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
It is possible to 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 cost of buying a new bed, and makes room for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed has a sturdy, durable beechwood finish, which is non-toxic. This ensures it is safe for you and your child. It is easy to clean and features an neutral colour scheme that will look lovely in any room. It is important to note that this cot is not expensive, but the quality and function of it ensure that, provided you take care of it the way you want, it will last for years and will be used by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is an elegant classic sleigh bed with open slatted side panels as well as teething rails that shield your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's simple to put together, and is a great option for those who want an elegant, traditional design that can seamlessly fit into your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it more slimline than other sleigh cot beds and felt the curved shape fitted better into smaller rooms than some of the others we tried. Its three different height positions are ideal for newborns to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed has plenty of storage space and has an easy pull-out mechanism that glides smoothly.
When your child is old enough to progress to a junior bed it converts easily by simply removing the side rails and lowering the cot's ends. You can then add a chic wardrobe that matches to complete the look and give your child plenty of storage space. It is also equipped with a top quality 140 x 70cm mattress which is designed to fit perfectly and is 100 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.
This gorgeous crib is an excellent investment piece that can see your child from the beginning of their life to the early toddler years. This is a more expensive alternative to other cot beds we tested, but Annie our test subject believes it's worth it since it can be used in the future. It's stylish and sleek design with additional features such as teething rails, a handy under-drawer and a solid wood structure 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
The standout piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture collection, this sleigh cot bed is exquisitely made with a hand-shaped curving end. It comes in a variety of finishes that will suit any nursery, and it coordinates with the rest of the Stamford collection. It's also highly adaptable and can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed with the removal of both sides. Then, it can be converted into a daybed or sofa when your child gets older. It has a large storage compartment beneath, teething bars, and three levels of height.
Beckie is a parent tester, thinks that this is a well designed cot with the ability to grow with your child. The sleigh-style design makes it a stunning centrepiece in any nursery and its eco-friendly acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest grade. The slatted sleigh style is also a good option for smaller spaces, since the gaps between slats are less than those on many other models.
It's not the least expensive model on our list, but parents and test participants found it worth the money. It's designed to last and can be transformed into an infant bed by removing both side rails and then it can be used as a daybed or sofa as your child grows out of it around age four. And with a number of extra features like the under-drawerer teething rails, three heights that are adjustable it's a great investment piece that can grow with your baby for years to come.
The sleigh cot bed is able to be used with any standard cot mattress. It is also available with the Stamford mattress for cots, which features a dual sleeping surface. The fabric is super soft and breathable Tencel which ensures your child stays cool and comfortable. The other side is made of polyurethane, which provides extra strength and resiliency. Both are hygienic, hypoallergenic and anti-fungal.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a fantastic option if you are seeking a stylish cot that will grow along with your child. It is suitable from birth to 4 years old, and can be converted into an awesome toddler bed and day bed. The base is available in two height positions to make it easier for you to access your baby, and you can even add a handy under bed drawer for extra storage. It also passes the trampoline test, which means it is safe for older children to use.
Our test participants were impressed by how easy it was to put together this cot. Our deputy editor commented that it was "a easy task". It's also among the cots that are lighter than flatpack which makes it much easier to move around your nursery. It's also packed in a sleek box that is easy to recycle when your child outgrows it.
The cot comes with an insulated mattress. Our testers found this to be a fantastic feature, as it helps keep your baby's temperature comfortable for a longer. It's also a good-sized cot that has enough space to store toys and bedding. The rails for teething added the ease of our test mothers.
To complete the nursery set, pair this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This 2-in-1 range was designed to last into the early stages of. It blends style and innovative 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 large closet with a large drawer. It's a great option for those with smaller bedrooms, ceilings that slope or anyone looking to save space.