Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale

There's a lot to consider when purchasing a cot for your baby. If you make the right choice you can be sure that your baby is safe and comfortable throughout their first year.

The overall winner is this cot that is top-quality from Silver Cross, which we appreciate for its sleek design and easy assembly. It has a mattress that is adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.

1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed

This folding wooden cot bed cot bed offers a timeless style and a solid construction, making it an ideal option for parents searching for nursery furniture. The cot bed has three levels that can be adjusted so it will grow with your child. It is suitable for children up to age four. It also has teething rails, which our testers found to be very useful in protecting the wood against damage caused by growing teeth. It also comes with a built-in wardrobe to store blankets, clothes and nappies.

The Coxley's timeless design, its classic white finish and oak accents make it a stylish piece that can be incorporated into any nursery decor. It's a big cot which is bigger than most, that can be converted into a toddler's room. It also has an additional dressing table and changing unit. Victoria is a mother of two boys aged three and eight, says "I appreciate the sleek lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are sturdy 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 assemble and compatible with the standard cot mattress. It also features cast pewter handles with contrasting colors. It is designed to last and is able to be converted to 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 colors that can easily be integrated into any nursery decor. This makes it a great choice for both boys and girls. The fact that the cot was easy to clean and compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which fits perfectly the cot, meant that our test participants enjoyed it.

2. Stokke Cot bed cot design wooden

Created by Scandinavian brand Stokke The Sleepi is a piece for the nursery that grows with your child. It is suitable from birth up to the age of five and can be adapted to meet changing requirements. It begins as a bassinette that could be converted into an bed (with rails on the sides) and later it becomes a junior bed.

The crib is fitted with bars that are spaced out to allow air circulation while your baby is napping. This creates a peaceful sleeping environment and ensures that your child enjoys a restful and healthy sleep. Parents love that the curved corners prevent sharp edges, which they say helps babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design allows parents to keep an eye on the baby from all angles providing them with peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.

When your child has outgrown the crib, you can remove the sides and convert it into a toddler bed as we did with our son. This is an excellent way to avoid buying a new mattress and save space in the room for other furniture.

The cot bed is made of a durable, strong beechwood finish, which is non-toxic. This means it is safe for both your baby and you. It's a neutral colour scheme that is perfect for any room, as well as being easy to clean. It's worth pointing out that this cot isn't inexpensive, however the quality and practicality of it mean that, if you take good care of it the way you want, it will last for years and can be used again by your next child.

3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

The Snowdon is a classic styled sleigh cot bed that has open slatted sides and teething rails that protect your baby from curious little mouths and hands. It's easy to put together and is a great choice 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 beds and also felt that the curved shape is more appropriate for smaller spaces than some of the others we tested. Its three height options are perfect for newborns to toddlers and its large under drawer offers plenty of space to store your baby's essentials with handles and a smooth, rolling pull-out feature.

Once your baby is old enough to a junior bed, it can be converted easily by taking the side rails off and dropping both ends of the cot. You can then put in a wardrobe that matches to complete the look and provide your child plenty of storage space. It comes with a Finest mattress that measures 140x70cm. It is 100% breathable and is designed to fit perfectly.

This stunning crib is an excellent investment piece that can see your child through from infancy to early toddler years. It's a pricier option than other cot beds we tried, but our test participant, Annie believes it's well worth the cost because you can use it for many years to come. It's a sleek and stylish design that comes with additional features such as teething rails and an under-drawer, and its solid wood construction is extremely robust. It's a little on the heavy side however, so keep that in mind if you're moving it around your home after the assembly.

4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The standout piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture range the sleigh cot bed is elegantly designed with a hand-shaped curved end. It comes in a variety of finishes to suit any nursery and is in perfect harmony with the rest of the Stamford collection. It is also highly adaptable, and can be transformed from cot into toddler bed by taking out both sides. It can also be converted into a sofa or daybed as your baby gets older. It comes with a large storage drawer beneath, teething rails and 3 adjustable height levels making it as practical as it is stylish.

Beckie is who is a parent tester, believes that this is an outstandingly designed cot bedding woodland with the ability to grow with your child. The sleigh-style design makes it a stunning centerpiece for any nursery, and its durable wood construction is of high quality. The slatted design is also ideal for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats of this model are a bit smaller.

The model is not the most affordable, but parents who used it said it was worth it. It's built to last, converting into an infant bed by taking out the rails on both sides and turning into an occasional sofa or day bed as your child grows out of it around age four. With a variety of extra features, including the under-drawer teething rails, three heights that are adjustable it's a great investment piece that will grow with your baby for years to be.

The sleigh cot bed can be used with any cot mattress that is standard. It can also be purchased with the Stamford mattress for cots, which features a double sleeping surface. One side is composed of Tencel fabric, which is super soft and breathable, which will help your child to stay cool and comfortable, while the other is made of polyurethane for extra strength and durability. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic.

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 old, and can be converted into a cool toddler bed and daybed. The base can be adjusted to two different heights to make it easier for you to reach your baby. You can also add an under-bed drawer in order to give you additional storage. It also is able to pass the trampoline test which means it's safe for older children to use.

Our testers were impressed with how easy the cot was to put together Our deputy editor stating that it was an easy "doddle". It is also one of the tiniest flatpack cots on the market, making it much easier to move around your nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek, compact box that can be recycled easily once your child outgrows it.

The cot comes with an mattress that is insulated, which our test participants thought was a great feature, as it helps keep your baby at a healthy temperature for a longer period of time. It's a great size too, with plenty of room to store bedding and toys. The rails for teething added the ease of our test mothers.

To complete the nursery set, you can pair this cot with the matching Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This smart 2-in-1 range will see you through the early years by combining stylish design with smart storage solutions. It comes with a day bed/cot which converts into a toddler bed and dresser, as well as a full-size wardrobe with an enormous drawer as well as hanging rails at the ends. It's a great choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, ceilings that slope or anyone looking to reduce space.