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. But with the right pick you'll be able to make sure that your baby is safe and comfortable throughout their first years.
Our top pick is this high-end cot from Silver Cross, which we love for its streamlined aesthetic and easy assembly. It also comes with the mattress base, which can be adjusted through three height positions as your little one grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
This wooden cot bed offers an elegant design and solid construction, making it a great option for parents searching for furniture for their nursery. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, which means it will grow with your child and is suitable up to four years old. It also comes with teething rails, which our test subjects found to be excellent at securing the wood from damage caused by growing babies' teeth. It also comes with an integrated wardrobe that can be used to store blankets, clothes and nappies.
The Coxley's classic white finish with oak accents and chrome handles make it a stylish but timeless piece that will fit into any nursery decor. It's a cot that's large, larger than most, that can be converted into a bedroom for toddlers. It also has a separate dressing table as well as a changing table. Victoria, mum of two boys, aged 3 and 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are sturdy and safe for our kids and the matching dresser/changing table provides the perfect place to keep their diapers, clothes and bedding.
This classic all-white cot mattress from Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that is compatible with standard cot mattress sizes and features contrasted cast pewter handles. It's designed to last and is able to be converted into a toddler's bed when the time is right. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most restful sleep.
It is available in a range of neutral shades and is easily incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a great choice for both boys and girls. The fact that the cot was simple to clean and compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which fits perfectly and is a perfect fit, meant that our test subjects loved it.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi was designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke, the Sleepi is a baby piece that grows with your child. Suitable from newborn to five years old, it expands and adapts to the changing needs of your baby. cot bed wood starts out as an upholstered bassinette that can be transformed into a bed with side rails and then be a junior bed (that's the model Charlie test with Seb).
The crib is fitted with bars that are spaced out to allow air circulation whilst your baby sleeps. This creates a tranquil sleep environment for your baby, and aids them sleep soundly. Parents love the curving corners shield sharp edges, which helps babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design allows parents to monitor the baby from all angles, giving them 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 turn it into a toddler bed, which is what we did with our son. This is an excellent way to avoid the expense of buying a new mattress and save space in your room for furniture.
The cot bed is constructed from sturdy and durable beech wood with an environmentally friendly finish, which makes it safe for your little bundle of joy. It is easy to clean and comes in a neutral colour scheme that looks lovely in any room. It's worth pointing out that this cot is not inexpensive, but the quality and functionality of it mean that provided you take care of it, it will last for years and can be used again by the next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is an elegant classic sleigh-style bed that has open slatted side panels as well as teething rails that protect your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's simple to put together, and is a great option for those looking for a stylish heritage style that blends seamlessly into your nursery. Our test subject, Vicky, found it less bulky than other sleigh cots and thought that the curved design was more suitable for smaller rooms than other cots we tested. Its three height positions are ideal for newborns to toddlers. Its large under drawer provides plenty of room to store your baby's essentials with handles and a smooth pull-out function.
Once your baby is old enough to a junior bed, it is easy to convert by removing the side rails and dropping the cot's ends. You can then add a chic wardrobe for your junior bed to give your child lots of storage space. It comes with a premium mattress that measures 140x70cm. It is 100% breathable and designed to perfectly fit.
This gorgeous cot-bed is a great investment that will last your child from the time of birth until early toddler years. This is a more expensive alternative to other cot beds we've tested but Annie, our tester, believes it's worth the cost because you can use it in the future. It's a sleek, stylish design with extra features like teething rails and an under-drawer and its solid wood construction is incredibly sturdy. It is a little heavy and heavy, so be aware when moving it yourself following installation.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The most striking piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture range, this sleigh cot bed is elegantly designed with a hand-shaped curved end. It is available in a variety of finishes that will suit any nursery, and it coordinates with the rest of the Stamford range. It is also highly adaptable, and can transform from a cot into a toddler bed by removing both sides. Then it can be transformed into a daybed or sofa as your baby grows older. It comes with a big storage drawer beneath teething rails, three adjustable height levels making it as functional as it is fashionable.
Beckie who is an experienced parent tester, believes that this is an excellently constructed cot that is able to adapt to your child's needs. The sleigh design makes it a stunning centrepiece in any nursery and its sustainable acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest grade. The slatted design is also an excellent choice for smaller rooms as the gaps between the slats of this model are narrower.
It's not the most affordable model in our list, but parents test participants found it worth the money. It's built to last, converting into a toddler bed by removing the side rails, and then it can be used as a daybed or sofa as your child grows out of it at around age four. With numerous additional features, including the under-drawer and rails for teething it's an investment that will continue to grow with your child's development for decades to be.
The sleigh cot bed can be used with any cot mattress. The Stamford cot bed, with dual sleeping surfaces is available to match the sleigh cot bed. One side is composed of Tencel fabric that's super soft and breathable, helping your child to stay cool and comfortable. The other is made of polyurethane for more strength and resiliency. Both are safe, hypoallergenic and anti-fungal.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a great choice when you're looking for a stylish cot that grows with your child. It's suitable from birth to 4 years, converting into a cool toddler bed and daybed. The base has 2 different height positions that make it easier for you to access your child, and you can also add an under-bed drawer for 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 doddle". It's also one of the cots that are lighter than flatpack, making it much easier to move around your nursery. Plus, it's packed in a sleek box that's super easy to recycle when your little one outgrows it.
The cot is equipped with an cushion that is insulated. Our testers found to be a fantastic feature as it helps to keep your baby at a healthy temperature for longer. It's a good size too with plenty of space to store bedding and toys. The rails for teething added the ease of our test mothers.
For a complete nursery set, combine this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This innovative 2-in-1 range will see you through the early years, combining style with long-lasting smart storage solutions. It includes a cot/day bed that can be converted into a toddler bed as well as a dresser, with the capacity of a full-size wardrobe, with an enormous drawer as well as hanging rails at the ends. This is a great option for those with smaller bedrooms, sloped roofs or want to save space.