Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale

There are a lot of things to think about when you're looking to buy a cot for your baby. But with the right pick you'll be able to ensure that they're safe and secure through their first year.

This high-quality cot from Silver Cross is our overall winner. We appreciate its sleek design and its easy assembly. It has a mattress that is adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.

1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed

With its enduring style and sturdy construction This wooden cot and bed cot bed is an ideal option for parents who are new and seeking quality nursery furniture. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, which means it will grow with your child's development and is suitable from four years old. It also comes with teething rails that our test subjects found to be excellent in preventing wood the damage caused by growing infants' teeth. It also comes with an inbuilt wardrobe that can store clothing, blankets and nappies.

The Coxley's timeless design, classic white finish and oak accents make it a stylish piece that will blend into any nursery decor. It is a large cot that is larger than the majority and can be transformed to a toddler's bedroom. It also comes with an additional dressing table and changing unit. Victoria, a mum of two boys aged three and eight, says "I appreciate the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are extremely solid and safe for our toddlers, and the coordinating changing table/dresser is the perfect place to store their clothing nappies, bedding and other items."

This classic all-white wooden cotbed cot mattress from Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that's compatible with standard mattresses for cots and has distinct cast pewter handles. It's designed to last from birth and can be transformed into a toddler bed when appropriate time comes, and is compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress for the most comfortable and safe sleep.

It's available in a range of neutral shades and blends easily into any nursery decor, making it an excellent option for both girls and boys. Our testers were impressed that this cot is easy to clean and it's compatible the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, which is perfect for the cot, to ensure there are no gaps around the sides.

2. Stokke Cot Bed

The Sleepi, designed by Stokke, a Scandinavian brand Stokke is a nursery piece that grows with your baby. It is suitable from birth up to five years of age and can be adapted to meet changing requirements. It starts as a bassinette that can be transformed into a crib (with side rails) and later a junior bed.

The crib is made of brown wooden cot bed bars that are spaced apart to allow air circulation while your baby is napping. This creates a calm sleeping space for your baby and assists them to rest well. Parents are awestruck by the curly edges that stop sharp corners, a feature they say helps babies feel secure and secure. They also like that the slatted style means they are able to keep an eye on their child from all angles and give peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.

If your child is no longer able to use the crib, you can remove the sides and turn it into a toddler bed like we did with our son. This is a great way to avoid buying a new mattress and save space for other furniture.

The cot bed is constructed from durable and strong beech wood that has an environmentally friendly finish, making 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 is important to note that this cot isn't cheap but the quality and function of it ensure that, when you take good care of it it, you'll have it for a long time and can be used again by your next child.

3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

The Snowdon is a beautiful, classic sleigh-style bed with open slatted side panels and teething rails that shield your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's easy to put together and is a great option for those looking for an elegant design with a classic look that fits seamlessly into the other furniture in your nursery. Our test subject, Vicky, found it less bulky than other sleigh beds and also felt that the curved shape fitted better into smaller rooms than some of the others we tried. The three height positions are perfect for newborns to toddlers. Its large under drawer provides plenty of room to store your baby's essentials with handles and a smooth, rolling pull-out function.

When your baby is old enough to progress to a junior bed it can be converted easily by taking the side rails off and lowering the cot's two ends. You can then add a chic wardrobe that matches to complete the look and give your child lots of storage space. It also comes with a Finest 140x70cm mattress that is designed to perfectly fit and is 100 100% breathable to ensure your baby's comfort.

This gorgeous cot bed is an ideal investment piece that can see your child from the beginning of their life to the toddler years. It's a higher-priced alternative than the other cots we tested, but Annie the tester believes it's worth it since you can use it in the future. It's a sleek and stylish design, with features such as teething rails and an under-drawer and its solid wood construction is extremely sturdy. It is a little heavy, so be aware when you move it around after the assembly.

4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The standout piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture collection, this sleigh cot bed is elegantly constructed with a hand-crafted curved end. It comes in a variety of finishes to fit any nursery and coordinates seamlessly with the rest of the Stamford range. It is also highly adaptable, and can be transformed from cot into toddler bed by taking out both sides. Then, it can be transformed into a daybed or sofa as your child grows older. It has a huge storage drawer underneath teething rails, three adjustable height levels, making it as practical as it is fashionable.

Beckie who is a parent tester, thinks that this is an excellently constructed cot that is able to adapt to the needs of your child. Its sleigh design makes it a beautiful centerpiece in any nursery, and its sustainable acacia as well as radiata hardwood construction is of the highest quality. The slatted style is an excellent choice for smaller rooms as the gaps between the slats on this model are a bit smaller.

It's not the most affordable model on our list, but parent test subjects felt it was worth the money. It's constructed to last, and can be converted into an infant bed by taking out both side rails and then an occasional sofa or day bed as your child grows out of it at around age four. With many options, such as the underdrawer and teething rails it's an investment that will increase with your child for decades to come.

The sleigh cot bed can be used with any cot mattress that is standard. The Stamford cot bed, with two sleeping surfaces, can be purchased to complement the sleigh cot bed. One side is made of Tencel fabric that is extremely soft and breathable, helping your child to stay cool and comfortable, while the other is made from polyurethane for extra strength and durability. Both fabrics are safe and hypoallergenic.

5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed

If you're looking for a fashionable cot bed that grows with your child, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is the ideal choice. 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 to reach your baby. You can also add an under-bed drawer in order to provide additional storage. It also passes the trampoline test, which means it's safe for older children to use.

Our testers loved how easy this cot was to put together Our deputy editor saying that it was an easy "doddle". It's also among the tiniest flatpack cots available, making it easier to shift around the nursery. It's also packed in a streamlined box that is recyclable when your baby grows out of it.

The cot comes with an mattress that is insulated, which our testers thought was a great feature, as it helps keep your baby at a comfortable temperature for a longer time. It's also a spacious cot, with enough room for toys and bedding. Our test mothers also appreciated that the cot has teething rails for added comfort.

This cot can be paired with the Franklin Dresser or the Franklin Wardrobe. (Available separately) To create a complete nursery, you can buy the Franklin Wardrobe and Franklin Dresser separately. This 2-in-1 range is designed to last through the early years. It blends style and clever storage solutions that last. It features a convertible cot/daybed that 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 choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, low ceilings or anyone looking to make space.