Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There are a lot of things to think about when buying a cot bed for your infant. With the right choice you'll be able make sure that your baby is safe and comfortable throughout their first years.
This high-quality cot from Silver Cross is our overall top pick. We are awestruck by its sleek design and the ease of assembly. It also comes with an adjustable mattress base that can be adjusted by three height positions as your baby grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
This wooden cot bed offers a timeless style and a solid construction, making it an ideal choice for parents looking for furniture for their nursery. The cot has three easily adjustable heights for the base, which means it will grow with your child's development and is suitable from four years old. It also comes with teething rails, which our test subjects found to be excellent at securing the wood from the damage caused by growing infants' teeth. There's also a useful built-in wardrobe to store clothing, nappies and blankets.
The Coxley's classic white finish, oak accents and chrome handles make it a fashionable and timeless piece that can be a perfect fit for any nursery. It is a large cot which is bigger than most and can be transformed into a toddler's room. It also has an additional dressing table and changing area. Victoria is a mother of two boys between three and eight says "I appreciate the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are sturdy and secure for our little ones and the matching changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to keep their diapers, clothes and bedding.
This classic all-white cot bed from Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that's compatible with standard cot mattress sizes. It also has distinct cast pewter handles. It is designed to last and is able to be converted into a bed for toddlers at the right time. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable sleep.
It's available in a variety of neutral shades and fits seamlessly into any nursery decor, making it an excellent choice for both girls and boys. The fact that the cot was simple to clean and was compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which fits perfectly, meant that our testers loved it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi created by Stokke, a Scandinavian brand Stokke is a nursery item that grows with your baby. It is suitable from birth to 5 years old and can be adapted to meet changing requirements. It begins as a bassinette and could be converted into a crib (with rails on the sides) and later it becomes a junior bed.
The crib has bars that are spaced to allow air circulation whilst your baby is napping. This creates a calm sleep environment for your baby and assists them sleep soundly. Parents love the curving corners protect against sharp edges, which makes babies feel secure and secure. They also like that the slatted design ensures they can easily keep an eye on their child from any angle, giving them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
You can convert the cot into a bed for toddlers by taking the sides off. We did this with our son. This is a great way to avoid buying a new mattress, and also save space for furniture.
The cot bed is constructed from sturdy and durable beech wood, with an environmentally friendly finish, which makes it safe for your baby bundle of joy. It's a neutral colour scheme that will look fantastic in any space, as well as being easy to clean. It is important to note that this cot isn't expensive, but the quality and functionality of it mean that if you take good care of it it, it will last for years and be able to be used by the next child.
3. Cots 4 Tots UK is a stylish classic sleigh bed with open slatted side panels as well as teething rails to protect your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's easy to put together and is a great option for those who want a stylish heritage style that blends seamlessly into your nursery. Our test subject, Vicky, found it more slim than other sleigh cot beds and felt the curved shape fitted better into smaller rooms than the other beds we tested. The three height positions are ideal for newborns to toddlers and its large under drawer offers plenty of room to store your baby's essentials with handles and a smooth pull-out function.
It is easy to convert the cot into a junior bed once your baby reaches the age at which it is safe to do it. Simply remove the side rails, and lower both ends. You can also add a matching junior bed wardrobe for a stylish finish and to provide your child with 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 an ideal investment piece that will carry your child from the beginning of their life to the early toddler years. It's a higher-priced option than other cot-beds we've tested, however Annie the tester believes it's worth it since it can be used in the future. It's a sleek, stylish design, with features such as teething rails and an under-drawer and its solid wood construction is impressively robust. 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 a standout piece in the Obaby furniture Stamford range. It has a gorgeously designed curved end that has been hand-shaped. It comes in a variety of finishes to suit any nursery, and it coordinates with the rest of the Stamford collection. It's also extremely adaptable, and can transform from a cot into a toddler bed by taking out both sides. It can also be transformed into an occasional sofa or a daybed as your baby gets older. It has a large storage space beneath, teething bars, and three levels of height.
Parent tester Beckie thinks this is a really well-designed cot with the ability to change as your child grows. The sleigh-style design makes it a beautiful centrepiece for any nursery, and its durable wood construction is of high quality. The slatted style is a great choice for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats on this model are smaller.
The model is not the cheapest, but parents who tested it thought it was worth the cost. It's constructed to last, and can be converted into an infant bed by removing the side rails, and then a day bed or sofa as your child grows out of it around the age of four. With a variety of extra features like the under-drawer and teething rails as well as three heights that are adjustable, it's an investment piece that can grow with your child for many years to come.
The sleigh cot can be used with any cot mattress that is standard. It is also available with the matching Stamford cot mattress, which features a double sleeping surface. One side is composed of Tencel fabric, which is super soft and breathable, which will help your little one stay cool and comfortable, while the other is made of polyurethane to provide extra strength and durability. Both fabrics are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a fantastic option if you are looking for a chic cot that grows with your child. It is suitable for children from birth up to 4 years old, and can be transformed into a cool day bed or a toddler bed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights to make it easier to reach your baby. You can also add an under-bed drawer to provide additional storage. It also is able to pass the trampoline test meaning it's safe for older children to use.
Our testers were impressed with how easy the cot was put together Our deputy editor stating that it was an easy "doddle". It's also among the tiniest flatpack cots available, making it easier to move around the nursery. It's also packed in a streamlined box that is easy to recycle when your baby gets old enough to use it.
The cot comes with an insulated mattress, which our testers thought was a great feature, as it helps keep your baby at a comfortable temperature for a longer period of time. It's a great size too with plenty of space for bedding and toys. Our test moms also loved that the cot has teething rails for added comfort.
Combine this cot with a 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 smart 2-in-1 range will keep you going through the beginning of your child's life, combining style with long-lasting smart storage solutions. It comes with a day bed/cot that can be converted into a toddler bed and dresser, as well as a full-size wardrobe with a deep drawer and handy hanging rails at the end. This is a great choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, roofs that slope or who want to make space.