Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale

When it comes to buying a cot bed for your baby, there are many things to take into consideration. If you make the right choice, you can ensure that your baby is safe and comfortable during the first year of their life.

This high-quality cot by Silver Cross is our overall winner. We appreciate its sleek design and its 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

With its timeless style and sturdy build This cot bed made of wood is an ideal option for parents who are new and looking for quality nursery furniture. The cot bed has three heights that can be adjusted, so it will grow with your child. It is suitable for children up to the age of four. It also comes equipped with teething rails that our testers found extremely beneficial in securing the natural wood cot bed from damage caused by growing teeth. It also comes with an inbuilt wardrobe that can keep blankets, clothing and nappies.

The Coxley's timeless design, its classic white finish and oak accents make it an elegant piece that will fit into any nursery decor. It's a cot that's large which is bigger than most and can be transformed to a toddler's bedroom. It also comes with a separate dressing table as well as a changing area. Victoria, mum of two boys aged 3 and 8years old, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are sturdy and secure for our children and the matching dressing 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's compatible with standard mattresses for cots and has contrasted cast pewter handles. It's designed to last from birth and can be changed into a toddler bed when time is right. It is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and secure sleep.

It's available in a variety of neutral shades and blends seamlessly into any nursery decor, which makes it a fantastic choice for both girls and boys. The fact that the cot was easy to clean and was compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which is perfectly fitted the cot, meant that our test participants loved it.

2. Stokke Cot Bed

The Sleepi created by Stokke, a Scandinavian brand Stokke is a baby item that will grow with your baby. It is suitable from birth up to five years of age and can be expanded to meet changing requirements. Initially, it comes as a bassinette which can be transformed into an crib with side rails, and then to an adult bed (that's the model that Charlie tried with Seb).

The crib is made of wooden sleigh cot bed bars that are separated to allow air circulation when your baby is napping. This creates a calm sleeping space for your baby and helps them to sleep well. Parents love the curved edges which prevent sharp corners which, they say, helps babies feel secure and secure. They also appreciate that the slatted design means they are able to keep an eye on their little bundle of joy from any angle and give peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.

When your baby outgrows the cot bed, you can remove the sides and turn it into a toddler bed, like we did with our son. This is an excellent way to avoid buying a new mattress and save space for furniture.

The cot bed has a durable, strong beechwood finish that is safe for children. This makes it safe for your baby and you. It has a lovely neutral colour scheme that is perfect for any room, as being easy to clean. It's important to mention that this cot is not cheap but the quality and function of it means that, provided you take care of it, it will last for years and will be used by the next child.

3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

The Snowdon is an elegant classic sleigh-style bed that has open slatted sides and teething rails to protect your child from curious hands and mouths. It's easy to put together and is a great choice for those who want an elegant design with a classic look that seamlessly integrates into the rest of your nursery. Vicky who was our tester found that the curved design was better suited to smaller rooms than the other sleigh beds we tried. Its three different height settings are perfect for infants to toddlers. The large drawer underneath the bed offers plenty of storage space and comes with an easy pull-out mechanism that glides smoothly.

When your baby is old enough to a junior bed, it can be converted easily by taking off the side rails and lower the cot's ends. You can also add a matching junior bed wardrobe to give it a stylish look and to provide your child with plenty of storage space. It comes with a Finest mattress that measures 140x70cm. It is 100% breathable and designed to fit perfectly.

This gorgeous cot-bed is a excellent investment that will last from infancy through to the early toddler years. It's more expensive than some of the other cot beds we've evaluated, but our tester Annie, thinks it's worth the price because it can be used for a long time to come. It has a stylish, elegant design, with features like teething rails, a handy under-drawer, and a solid wood construction that is extremely sturdy. It's a bit heavy so be aware when you move it around after installation.

4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

This Sleigh cot is the most striking piece in the Obaby furniture Stamford collection. It has a gorgeously designed curved edge which has been crafted by hand. It's available in a range of finishes that can be matched to any nursery and is compatible with the rest of the Stamford furniture. It's also highly adaptable and can be transformed from cot to toddler bed by removing of both sides, then can be transformed into a daybed or sofa as your child grows older. It comes with a large storage drawer beneath, teething rails and 3 adjustable height levels making it as practical as it is stylish.

Parent test subject Beckie thinks this is an extremely well-designed cot, with the ability to grow with your child grows. The sleigh-style design makes it a stunning centrepiece in any nursery and its sustainable acacia as well as radiata hardwood construction is of the highest grade. The slatted sleigh design is also a good option for smaller rooms, as the gaps between slats are less than those on other designs.

The model isn't the most affordable, but parents who tested it thought it was worth it. It's built to last. It can be transformed into a toddler's bed by removing the rails on the sides, and later it can be converted into a daybed or sofa at approximately four years old. With a variety of extra features, including the under-drawer teething rails, 3 adjustable heights it's a great investment piece that will grow with your baby for years to come.

The sleigh cot bed can be used with any cot mattress that is standard. It can also be purchased with the matching Stamford cot mattress that has a dual sleeping surface. The fabric is extremely soft and breathable Tencel which will keep your child cool and comfortable. The other side is made from polyurethane, which provides extra strength and resiliency. Both fabrics are safe and hypoallergenic.

5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed

If you're looking for a chic cot bed that will 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 to reach your child. You can also include an under-bed drawer to give you additional storage. It also passes the 'trampoline test', which means that it's safe to use by older kids.

Our testers loved how easy this cot was to put together Our deputy editor stating that it was an easy "doddle". It's also among the lightest flatpack cot beds that are available, making it easy to move around the nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek box that can be recycled easily once your child is no longer using it.

The cot is equipped with an cushion that is insulated. Our testers found to be a fantastic feature because it helps keep your baby at a healthy temperature for longer. It's also a decent-sized cot with plenty of space for bedding and toys. The teething rails added to the ease of our test mothers.

Combine this cot with a matching Franklin Dresser or Franklin Wardrobe. (Available separately) To create a complete nursery you can purchase the Franklin Wardrobe and the Franklin Dresser separately. This 2-in-1 collection is designed to last into the early age. It blends style and innovative storage solutions that are long-lasting. It features a convertible cot/daybed that can double as a toddler's bed wooden cot, a dresser and a full-size closet with a deep drawer. This is an excellent option for those with smaller bedrooms, roofs that slope or who want to make space.