Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There's a lot to take into consideration when you're looking to buy a cot for your infant. If you make the right choice you can be sure that your child is safe and comfortable during 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 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 timeless style and sturdy build, this wooden cot bed is a great choice for new parents looking for quality nursery furniture. The cot bed comes with three levels that can be adjusted so it will grow with your child. It is suitable for children from to age four. It also has teething rails that our testers found to be very useful in securing the wood from the damage caused by teeth growing. It also has an inbuilt wardrobe that can store clothing, blankets and nappies.
The Coxley's classic white finish along with oak accents and chrome handles make it a fashionable and timeless piece that can fit into any nursery decor. It's a cot that's large, larger than most, that can be converted into a toddler's room. It also comes with a separate dressing table and changing table. Victoria, a mum of two boys between three and eight, says "I like the clean lines on the Greenwich pieces. They are very solid and secure for our toddlers, and the matching dresser/changing table is the perfect spot to store their clothing as well as nappies and bedding."
This classic, all-white cot by Silver Cross is easy to assemble and compatible with the standard cot mattress. It also has cast pewter handles that are striking. It's designed to last and is able to be converted into a bed for toddlers when needed. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most restful sleep.
It comes in a variety of neutral colors and can easily be incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a fantastic option for both boys as well as girls. Our testers were impressed that this cot is also very simple to clean, and that it's compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, that is perfectly fitted so that there aren't any gaps between the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
Created by Scandinavian brand Stokke The Sleepi is a baby piece that will grow with your child. It is suitable from birth up to five years of age and can be adapted to meet changing requirements. It starts as a bassinette, which can be transformed into a bed (with side rails) and later a junior bed.
The crib has bars that are spaced to allow air circulation whilst your baby is napping. This creates a peaceful sleeping environment for your baby and assists them to sleep well. Parents love the curving corners shield sharp edges, which makes babies feel secure and secure. They also like that the slatted style means they are able to keep an eye on their child from every angle which gives peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
It is possible to convert the cot into a bed for toddlers by removing the sides. We did this with our son. This is a great option to avoid the cost of purchasing a new bed and frees up space in the bedroom for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed has an extremely durable, sturdy beechwood finish that is safe for children. This ensures it is safe for you and your baby. It has a lovely neutral colour scheme which will look fantastic in any room, as well as being easy to clean. The cot isn't expensive, but its design and function mean that it will last for many years and even be used by your next child if you look after it.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
The Snowdon is a stylish, classic sleigh-style bed with open slatted side panels as well as teething rails to protect your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's super easy to assemble and is a great choice for those looking for an elegant design with a classic look that seamlessly integrates into the rest of your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it more slim than other sleigh cot beds and thought that the curved design is more appropriate for smaller spaces than other cots we tested. The three height positions are ideal for infants to toddlers, and its spacious under drawer provides plenty of space for the essentials for your baby with handles and a smooth pull-out function.
When 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. You can then add a chic matching junior bed wardrobe to complete the look and provide your child lots of storage space. It also comes with a Finest 140 x 70cm mattress which is designed to fit perfectly and is 100 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.
This beautiful crib is an excellent investment piece that will see your child from infancy to early toddler years. It's a higher-priced alternative to other cot beds we tested, but Annie the tester believes it's worth the cost because it can be used in the future. It's stylish and sleek design and features such as teething rails, a handy under-drawer and a solid wood structure that is impressively strong. It's a tad heavier than the average, but keep that in mind if you're moving it around your home after assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The standout piece in the Obaby Stamford furniture collection, this sleigh cot is beautifully 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 Stamford furniture. It is also highly adaptable, and it can transform from a cot into a toddler bed by removing the sides. It can also be transformed into a sofa or daybed as your child grows older. It comes with a big storage drawer beneath, teething rails and 3 adjustable height levels, making it as practical as it is fashionable.
Beckie is an experienced parent tester, believes that this is an excellently designed cot with the ability to adapt to the needs of your child. The sleigh design makes it an attractive centerpiece in any nursery, and its sustainable acacia as well as radiata hardwood construction is of the highest grade. The slatted design is ideal for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats of this model are smaller.
wooden cotbed is not the cheapest, but the parent testers thought it was worth the cost. It's built to last. It can be turned into a toddler's bed by taking off the rails on the sides, and later it can be converted into a daybed or sofa at around four years old. With numerous extras such as the under-drawer and rails for teething, this is an investment that will grow with your child's age for many decades to come.
The sleigh cot is used with any mattress. It can also be purchased with the matching Stamford cot mattress that has a double sleeping surface. The fabric is extremely soft and airy Tencel that helps your child stay cool and comfortable. The other side is made from polyurethane for extra durability and strength. Both fabrics are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a great choice if you are looking for a stylish cot that can grow with your child. It is suitable for babies up to 4 years old, and can be turned into a cool day bed or toddler bed. The base comes with two different height positions to make it easier to access your baby, and you can also add an under bed drawer for extra storage. It also passes 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 said that it was "a easy task". It's also among the tiniest flatpack cots available, making it easier to shift around the nursery. Additionally, it's packaged in a compact box that is easy to recycle when your baby outgrows it.
The cot has an insulated mattress. Our test participants found this to be an excellent feature, as it helps keep your baby's temperature in check for a longer. It's also a good size, with plenty of room for bedding and toys. The rails for teething added to the comfort of our test moms.
Pair this cot with matching Franklin Dresser or Franklin Wardrobe. (Available separately) To create a complete nursery, you can purchase the Franklin Wardrobe and the Franklin Dresser separately. This clever 2-in-1 collection will keep you going through the early years and will provide you with style as well as clever storage solutions. It comes with a cot/daybed 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 on the ends. It's a great option for those who have smaller bedrooms, low ceilings or anyone who wants to make space.