Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale
When you are looking to buy a cot-bed for your baby, there are a lot of things to take into consideration. But with the right pick, you'll be able to ensure that they're safe and secure through their first year.
Our overall winner is this high-quality cot from Silver Cross, which we appreciate for its sleek design and easy assembly. It also comes with a mattress base that adjusts by three height positions as your child grows.
1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed
With its timeless style and sturdy build This wooden cot bed is a great option for parents who are new and looking for quality nursery furniture. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, meaning it can grow with your child and is suitable from four years old. It also comes with teething rails that our testers found to be very useful to protect the wood from the damage caused by teeth growing. It also has an inbuilt wardrobe that can keep blankets, clothing and nappies.
The Coxley's classic white finish, oak accents and chrome handles make it a chic and timeless piece that can fit into any nursery decor. It's a large cot bed, bigger than most beds, and can be transformed into a toddler's bed and comes with a separate dresser and changing table as well. Victoria, mum of two boys aged 3 and 8years old, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They feel solid and secure for our children, and the matching dressing table is the perfect spot to store their clothes, diapers and bedding.
This classic, all-white cot by Silver Cross is easy to put together and is compatible with regular cot mattresses. It also comes with cast pewter handles that are striking. It's designed to last from birth and can be converted into a toddler bed when time is right, and is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and safe sleep.
It's available in a variety of neutral shades and fits seamlessly into any nursery, making it an excellent 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, that is perfectly fitted to ensure there are no gaps on the sides.
2. Stokke Cot Bed
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. It is suitable from newborn to five years old, it expands and adapts to the changing requirements of your child. It starts as a bassinette, which can be transformed into a crib (with side rails) and later a junior bed.
The crib has wooden bars that are spaced apart to allow air circulation when your baby sleeps. This helps create a calming sleeping space and ensures that your baby enjoys a healthy slumber. Parents appreciate that the curved corners shield sharp edges, which makes babies feel secure and secure. They also like that the slatted design means they can easily keep an eye on their little bundle of joy from all angles which gives them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.
If your child is no longer able to use the cot bed You can take out the sides and convert it into a toddler bed, like we did with our son. This is a great method to avoid the expense of buying a new bed, and saves space in the bedroom for other furniture or toys.
The cot bed is made of an extremely durable, sturdy beechwood finish that is safe for children. This means it is safe for both your baby and you. It is easy to clean and features a neutral colour scheme that will look lovely in any room. It's not inexpensive, but its durability and functionality mean that it will last for a long time, and could even be used by your next baby If you take care of it.
3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic
The Snowdon is a beautiful classic sleigh bed with open slatted side panels as well as teething rails to protect your child from curious hands and mouths. It's easy to assemble, and is a great choice for those who want a classic design that blends seamlessly into your nursery. Vicky who was our tester thought that the curved shape is better suited for smaller rooms than the other sleigh beds we tested. Its three different height settings are ideal for newborns through to toddlers. The large drawer under the bed offers plenty of storage space and comes with an easy-to-pull-out mechanism that slides smoothly.
When your baby is old enough to move to a junior bed it can be converted easily by taking the side rails off and lower both ends of the cot. Add an additional wardrobe for the junior bed to create a chic look and to give your child plenty of storage. It comes with a top mattress that measures 140x70cm. It is 100% breathable and is designed to perfectly fit.
This stunning crib is an excellent investment piece that can see your child from infancy to the toddler years. It's a more expensive alternative to other cot beds we've tested but Annie the tester believes it's worth it because you can use it in the future. It's a stylish, sleek design, with features such as teething rails and an under-drawer, and its solid wood construction is extremely sturdy. It's a bit heavy so be aware when you move it around after the assembly.
4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed
The standout piece in the Obaby Stamford furniture collection the sleigh cot bed is exquisitely designed with a hand-shaped curved end. It comes in a variety of finishes that will suit any nursery and coordinates seamlessly with the rest of the Stamford range. It's also very adaptable and can be transformed from a cot into a toddler bed by removing of both sides. Then, it can be transformed into a daybed or sofa when your child gets older. It comes with a big storage drawer beneath, teething rails and 3 adjustable height levels making it as functional as it is fashionable.
Beckie who is who is a parent tester, believes that this is an excellently designed cot with the ability to adapt to your child's needs. The sleigh-style style creates a stunning focal point for any nursery, and its durable wood construction is of high quality. The slatted sleigh style is also a good option for smaller spaces, since the gaps between slats are narrower than those on many other designs.
It's not the cheapest, but the parents who used it said it was worth it. It's constructed to last, and can be converted into an infant bed by taking out the side rails, and then a day bed or sofa when your child outgrows it around age four. With numerous extras such as the under-drawer and rails for teething, this is an investment that will grow with your child's development for the years to be.
The sleigh cot bed is able to be used with any standard cot mattress. The Stamford cot bed, which has dual sleeping surfaces, can be purchased to complement the sleigh cot bed. The fabric is super soft and breathable Tencel that ensures your child stays cool and comfortable. The other side is made of polyurethane for extra strength and resilience. bed cot wooden Cots For Tots UK are hygienic and hypoallergenic.
5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed
If you're looking for a chic cot bed that grows with your child, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent option. It is suitable for babies up to 4 years old and can be transformed into a cool daybed or a toddler bed. The base is available in two height positions to make it easier to access your baby. You could even add an under bed drawer for extra storage. It also is able to pass the trampoline test which means it's safe for older children to use.
Our test subjects were awed by how simple the cot was put together, with our deputy editor saying that it was an easy "doddle". It's also one of the lightest flatpack cot beds available, making it easier to shift around the nursery. It's also packed in a compact box that is recyclable when your child grows out of it.
The cot comes with an insulated mattress. Our testers found this to be a fantastic feature, since it keeps your baby's temperature comfortable for longer. It's also a spacious cot that has enough space to store toys and bedding. The teething rails added to the comfort of our test moms.
This cot can be paired with the Franklin Dresser or Franklin Wardrobe. (Available separately) To create a complete nursery, you can buy the Franklin Wardrobe and the Franklin Dresser separately. This 2-in-1 range was designed to last through the early age. It blends style and innovative storage solutions that last. It includes a cot/day bed that converts into a toddler bed and a dresser, with the capacity of a full-size wardrobe, with deep drawers and hanging rails on the ends. It's an excellent choice for those with smaller bedrooms, ceilings that slope or anyone who wants to save space.