Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When it comes to buying a cot bed for your baby, there are a lot of things to think about. If you choose the right one, you'll be able to ensure they're safe and comfortable throughout their first few years.
Our top pick is this high-end cot from Silver Cross, which we are awestruck by its sleek style and easy assembly. It also comes with a mattress base that adjusts through three height positions as your baby grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
This wooden cot bed offers a timeless style and a sturdy construction that makes it an ideal choice for parents looking for nursery furniture. The cot bed comes with three heights that can be adjusted so it can grow along with your child. It is suitable for children from to age four. It also comes with practical teething rails that our test subjects found to be excellent at securing the wood from the damage caused by growing babies' teeth. It also has an integrated wardrobe that can be used to keep blankets, clothing and nappies.
The Coxley's timeless design, its classic white finish and oak accents make it an elegant piece that can be incorporated into any nursery decor. It's a big cot, larger than most, that can be converted to a toddler's bedroom. It also comes with an additional dressing table and changing area. Victoria is the mother 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 matching dresser/changing table is the perfect place to store all their clothes, nappies and bedding."
This classic all-white cot mattress 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 through birth and can be changed into a toddler bed when the time is right. It is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and secure sleep.
It's available in a range of neutral shades and blends seamlessly into any nursery decor, which makes it a fantastic choice for both girls and boys. Our test subjects loved the fact that this cot is easy to clean, and it's compatible with 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 to five years of age and can be adapted to meet changing demands of your child. Initially, it comes as an infant bassinette, which can be converted to an bed with side rails and then 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 naps. This creates a tranquil sleeping space for your baby and assists them to sleep well. Parents appreciate that the curved corners shield sharp edges, which helps babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design enables 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 it is possible to remove the sides and convert it into a toddler bed, like we did with our son. This is a great option to save money on purchasing a new bed and frees up space in the bedroom for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed is constructed from durable and strong beech wood, with an environmentally friendly finish, which makes it safe for your baby bundle of joy. It's a neutral colour scheme which will look great in any room, as well being easy to clean. It's important to mention that this cot isn't inexpensive, however the quality and practicality of it mean that if you take good care of it, the cot will last for a long time and can be used again by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed
The Snowdon is a stylish, classic sleigh-style bed with open slatted side panels and teething rails to protect your child from curious hands and mouths. It's super easy to assemble and a great choice for those who want an elegant, traditional design that seamlessly integrates into the rest of 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 different height positions are ideal for newborns to toddlers. bed cot wooden beneath the bed provides plenty of storage space. It also has a smooth sliding pull-out mechanism.
It is easy to transform the cot into a junior bed once your baby reaches the age to do it. Simply take out the side rails and lower both ends. Add a matching junior bed wardrobe to create a chic look and to provide your child with plenty of storage space. It also comes with a premium 140x70cm mattress that is designed to fit perfectly and is 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.
This stunning cot-bed is great investment that will last from infancy through to the early toddler years. It's more expensive over other cot beds that we've evaluated, but our tester Annie believes it's worth the price tag because it can be used for many years 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 extremely sturdy. It's a little on the heavy side, but keep that in mind if you're moving it around your home after assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This Sleigh cot is the most striking piece in the Obaby furniture Stamford range. It features a beautifully designed curved end that has been sculpted by hand. It comes in a range of finishes to fit any nursery, and it coordinates with the rest of the Stamford collection. It is also highly adaptable and can be transformed from cot into toddler bed by removing the sides. Then it can be converted to a sofa or daybed as your child grows older. It comes with a large storage drawer underneath teething rails, three adjustable height levels, making it as functional as it is stylish.
Parent tester Beckie says this is an extremely well-designed cot, with the ability to adapt as your child develops. The sleigh-style style creates a stunning focal point for any nursery, and its sturdy acacia hardwood construction is of excellent quality. The slatted design is also a great choice for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats of this model are a bit smaller.
It's not the cheapest model on our list, but parents test subjects believed it was worth the cost. It's built to last, converting into a toddler bed by removing the rails on both sides and turning into it can be used as a daybed or sofa when your child is outgrowing it around the age of four. With a number additional features, including the under-drawer and teething rails, this is an investment that will grow with your child's age for many years to be.
The sleigh cot bed can be used with any cot mattress. The Stamford cot bed, with a dual sleeping surface can be bought to complement the sleigh cot bed. The fabric is super soft and airy Tencel which helps your child stay cool and comfortable. The other side is made of polyurethane, for added strength and resilience. Both are hygienic, hypoallergenic and 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's suitable from birth until 4 years, converting into an awesome toddler bed and daybed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights to make it easier for you to reach your child. You can also include an under-bed drawer to provide extra storage. It also has passed the trampoline test which means it's safe for older children to use.
Our test subjects were awed by how simple this cot was to put together, with our deputy editor stating that it was a "doddle". It's also one of the lightest flatpack cots available, making it easier to move around in the nursery. Plus, it's packed in a sleek box that's recyclable when your baby outgrows it.
The cot comes with an insulated mattress. Our test participants found this to be a fantastic feature, since it keeps your baby's temperature comfortable for a longer. It's a good size too, with plenty of room for bedding and toys. The rails for teething added to the comfort of our test mums.
To complete the nursery set, you can pair this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This clever 2-in-1 collection will last through the early years, combining style with long-lasting smart storage solutions. It comes with a convertible daybed that can double as a toddler's bed, a dresser and a large closet with a large drawer. This is an excellent option for those with smaller bedrooms, sloped roofs or want to save space.