Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When buying a cot-bed for your baby, there are a lot of things to consider. If you make the right choice, you can ensure that your child is safe and comfortable throughout the first year of their life.
The overall winner is this cot that is top-quality from Silver Cross, which we appreciate for its sleek design and simple assembly. It also comes with the mattress base, which can be adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
With its timeless style and sturdy construction, this wooden cot bed is an ideal option for parents who are new and seeking high-quality nursery furniture. The cot bed has three heights that can be adjusted so it will grow with your child. It is suitable for children from to age four. It also comes with teething rails, which our testers found were great at protecting the wood from damage caused by growing baby teeth. There's also a useful built-in wardrobe to store clothing, nappies and blankets.
The Coxley's timeless design, classic white finish and oak accents make it a chic piece that will blend into any nursery decor. It's a big cot, larger than most it can be turned into a bedroom for toddlers. It also has an additional dressing table and changing table. Victoria mom of two boys aged 3 and 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They feel really solid and secure for our toddlers and the coordinating changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to store all their clothes nappies, bedding and other items."
This classic all-white cot bed made by Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that is compatible with standard cot mattress sizes and features contrasting cast pewter handles. It's designed to last and can be transformed to a toddler's bed when needed. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable and restful sleep.
solid wood cot bed is available in a range of neutral colors that can easily be incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it an ideal option for both boys and girls. Our testers were impressed that the cot is easy to clean and that it's compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, that is perfectly fitted so that there aren't any gaps on the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi is designed by the Scandinavian brand Stokke is a nursery piece that will grow with your baby. It is suitable from birth to the age of five and expands to meet the changing demands of your child. It starts out as a bassinette which can be converted to a cot with side rails and then to a junior bed (that's the model that Charlie tried with Seb).
The crib has bars that are spaced out to let air flow in while your baby naps. This creates a calm sleeping space for your baby and assists them to rest well. Parents are awestruck by the curly edges that stop sharp corners, a feature they say helps babies feel secure and secure. The slatted design enables parents to monitor the baby from every angle, giving them peace-of-mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
When your child has outgrown the crib, you can remove the sides and transform it into a toddler bed like we did with our son. This is a great method to avoid buying an entirely new mattress and free up space for other furniture.
The cot bed has an extremely durable, sturdy beechwood finish, which is non-toxic. This means it is safe for both you and your baby. It is a beautiful neutral color scheme that will look fantastic in any space, as well as being easy to clean. It's not cheap, but its quality and practicality mean it will last for many years and even be used by your next child If you take care of it.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is a classic, Sleigh-style cot with open sliding sides and teething rails that protect your baby from those curious little mouths and hands. It's super easy to assemble 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. Vicky who was our tester felt that the curved shape was better suited to smaller rooms than the other sleigh beds that we tested. Its three height options are perfect for newborns to toddlers and its large under drawer provides plenty of space to store the essentials for your baby with handles and a smooth rolling pull-out function.
Once your baby is old enough to a junior bed, it can be converted easily by removing the side rails and lowering both ends of the cot. Add a matching junior bed wardrobe to create a chic look and to give your child plenty of storage. It is also equipped with a top quality 140 x 70cm mattress which is made to fit perfectly and is 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.
This gorgeous cot bed is an ideal investment piece that can see your child from the beginning of their life to early toddler years. It's a pricier option than some of the other cot beds we've tried, but our test participant, Annie, thinks it's worth the price tag considering that it can be used for a long time to come. 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 incredibly sturdy. It's a little on the heavy side, but keep that in mind if you're moving it around your home after installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This sleigh cot is the standout piece of the Obaby furniture Stamford range. It features a beautifully designed curved edge that has been hand-shaped. It is available in a range of finishes that can be matched to any nursery, and coordinates with the rest Stamford furniture. It is also highly adaptable, and it can be transformed from cot into toddler bed by taking out both sides. It can also be transformed into an occasional sofa or a daybed as your baby grows older. It has a huge storage compartment under, teething bars and 3 levels of adjustable height.
Parent tester Beckie believes that this is a very well-designed cot with the ability to adapt as your child grows. The sleigh-style style makes it a beautiful centrepiece for any nursery, and its sturdy wood construction is of high quality. The slatted sleigh style is also a good choice for smaller rooms because the gaps between the slats are smaller than those on other designs.
It's not the most affordable model on our list, but parent testers believed it was worth the money. It's built to last, converting into a toddler bed by removing both side rails and then a day bed or sofa when your child is outgrowing it around age four. And with a number of extra features, including the under-drawer teething rails, three heights that can be adjusted, it's an investment piece that will continue to grow with your baby for many years to be.
The sleigh cot is utilized with any mattress. It can also be purchased with the matching Stamford mattress for cots that has two sleeping surfaces. One side is composed of Tencel fabric that's super soft and breathable, assisting your baby to remain cool and comfortable, while the other is made of polyurethane for added 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 can grow with your child The Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent option. It is suitable for babies up to 4 years old and can be turned into a cool day bed or a 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 passes the trampoline test', which means it's safe to use by older children.
Our testers were impressed with the ease of put together this cot. Our deputy editor stated that it was "a easy task". It's also among the lightest flatpack cots available, making it easier to shift around the nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek box that can be recycled easily once your child is no longer using it.
The cot has an mattress that is insulated, 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 room to store bedding and toys. The rails for teething added to the comfort of our test moms.
For a complete nursery set, pair this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This 2-in-1 range is designed to last through the first age. It is stylish and comes with smart storage solutions that last. It has a convertible cot/daybed which can be used as a toddler's bed, a dresser and a full-size closet with a drawer deep. It's an excellent choice for those with smaller bedrooms, low ceilings or anyone who wants to reduce space.