Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
There's a lot to consider when buying a cot bed for your baby. With the right choice, you can ensure that your baby is secure and comfortable throughout the first year of their life.
Our overall winner is this cot that is top-quality from Silver Cross, which we are awestruck by its sleek style and easy assembly. It comes with a mattress that can be adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed
This cot bed made of wood has timeless design and sturdy construction that makes it an ideal choice for parents looking for furniture for their nursery. The cot bed comes with three levels that can be adjusted, so it can be adapted to grow with your child. It is suitable for children from to age four. It also comes with practical teething rails, which our testers found to be great at securing the wood from damage caused by growing babies' teeth. It also has an inbuilt wardrobe that can store blankets, clothes and nappies.
The Coxley's timeless style, classic white finish and oak accents make it a chic piece that will fit into any nursery decor. It's a cot bed that's large, bigger than most, which can be converted into a toddler's bed and comes with a separate dresser and changing station as well. Victoria is the mother of two boys, aged three and eight, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are solid and secure for our little ones and the matching dresser/changing table provides the perfect place to store their diapers, clothing and bedding.
This classic, all-white cot from Silver Cross is easy to put together and is compatible with the standard cot mattress. It also comes with cast pewter handles with contrasting colors. It is designed to last and can be converted into a toddler's bed at the right time. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most restful sleep.
It comes in a variety of neutral shades and can easily be incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a fantastic option for both boys as well as girls. Our test subjects loved the fact that this cot is also easy to clean, and it's compatible the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which is perfect for the cot, so that there aren't any gaps on the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
The Sleepi was designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke created by Stokke, a brand from Scandinavia, the Sleepi is a piece for the nursery that will grow with your child. From the age of birth to five years old It expands and adjusts to the changing needs of your little one. At first, it's an infant bassinette, which can be converted to a crib with side rails, and then to a junior bed (that's the model that Charlie tested with Seb).
The crib is fitted with spaced wooden bars which allow air circulation whilst your baby naps. This creates a calm sleep environment for your baby and helps them to sleep well. Parents are awestruck by the curly edges that prevent sharp corners which, they say, makes babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design lets parents to keep an eye on the baby from all angles which gives them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.
You can convert the cot into a bed for a toddler by removing the sides. We did this with our son. This is a great way to avoid the expense of buying an entirely new mattress and free up space in the room for other furniture.
The cot bed has a durable, strong beechwood finish that is non-toxic. This means it is safe for both you and your baby. It is easy to clean and comes in an neutral colour scheme that looks beautiful in any room. It's important to mention that this cot is not inexpensive, but the quality and functionality of it means that if you take good care of it it, the cot will last for a long time and will be used by your next child.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is a classic Sleigh-style cot with open sliding sides and teething rails to shield your baby from the curious little mouths and hands. It's incredibly easy to put together and is a great option for those who want an elegant, traditional design that fits seamlessly into the other furniture in your nursery. Vicky, our tester, found that the curved design was more suitable for smaller spaces than the other sleigh beds we tested. The three different height positions are ideal for newborns to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed has plenty of storage space. It also has an easy-to-pull-out mechanism that slides smoothly.
Once your baby is old enough to progress to a junior bed it converts easily by simply removing the side rails and dropping the cot's ends. Include an additional wardrobe for the junior bed to give it a stylish look and to give your child plenty of storage. It comes with a Finest mattress 140 x70cm, which is 100% breathable and is designed to fit perfectly.
This gorgeous cot bed is a fantastic investment piece that will see your child from infancy to the toddler years. It's a pricier option over other cot beds we tested but our tester, Annie, thinks it's worth the price tag because it can be used for a long time to come. It's a stylish, sleek design with extra features like teething rails and an under-drawer, and its solid wood construction is incredibly robust. It's a tad heavier than the average, however, so keep this in mind when moving it around yourself after assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
This Sleigh cot is the most striking piece of the Obaby furniture Stamford range. It has a gorgeously designed curved top that has been sculpted by hand. It comes in a variety of finishes that will fit any nursery and matches the rest of the Stamford furniture. It is also highly adaptable, and can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed by removing the sides. Then, it can be converted into a daybed or sofa as your child grows older. It comes with a large storage compartment underneath, teething bars and three levels of height.
Beckie is a parent tester, thinks that this is an excellently designed cot that has the capacity to adapt to your child's needs. The sleigh design makes it a beautiful centerpiece in any nursery, and its eco-friendly acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest standard. The slatted style is ideal for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats of this model are narrower.
It's not the least expensive model in our list, but parents test participants felt it was worth the money. cot bed solid wood is built to last. It can be turned into an infant's bed by taking out the side rails, and then a sofa or day bed when your child reaches about four years old. It also comes with extra features like the under-drawer and teething rails as well as three heights that can be adjusted, it's an investment piece that can grow with your baby for years to come.
The sleigh cot can be used with any cot mattress. It is also available with the Stamford mattress for cots that has two sleeping surfaces. One side is made of Tencel fabric that's super soft and breathable, helping your baby to remain cool and comfortable, while the other is made of polyurethane for added strength and resilience. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you're looking for a chic cot bed that grows with your child and their needs, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent choice. It's suitable from birth to 4 years old, and can be converted into a cool toddler bed and day 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 give you additional storage. It also passes the trampoline test, which means it's safe for older children to use.
Our test participants were impressed by the ease of build this cot. Our deputy editor said that it was "a easy task". It's also one of the lightest flatpack cots that are available, making it easy to move around the nursery. It's also packed in a streamlined box that's super easy to recycle once your little one grows out of it.
The cot includes an cushion that is insulated. Our test subjects found this to be a great feature, as it keeps your baby's temperature at a comfortable level for longer. It's a great size too, with plenty of room to store bedding and toys. The rails for teething added to the comfort of our test moms.
Pair this cot with matching Franklin Dresser or the Franklin Wardrobe. (Available separately) To create a complete nursery you can purchase the Franklin Wardrobe and the Franklin Dresser separately. This 2-in-1 range was designed to last through the early age. It is stylish and comes with clever storage solutions that are long-lasting. It comes with a convertible daybed which can be used as a bed for a toddler along with a dresser and a closet that is large enough with a deep drawer. It's a great option for those who have smaller bedrooms, low ceilings or anyone who wants to reduce space.