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. If you choose the right one, you'll be able to ensure they're safe and comfortable through their first year.

This high-quality cot by Silver Cross is our overall top pick. We love its sleek aesthetic and ease of 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 enduring style and sturdy construction This wooden cot bed uk cot bed is an ideal choice for new parents looking for quality nursery furniture. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, meaning it can grow with your child's development and is suitable for children up to four years old. It also comes with practical teething rails, which our testers found were great in preventing wood the damage caused by growing infants' teeth. It also has an inbuilt wardrobe that can keep blankets, clothing and nappies.

The Coxley's classic white finish with oak accents and chrome handles make it a stylish and timeless piece that can fit into any nursery decor. It's a cot bed that's large that is larger than many beds, and can be transformed into a toddler's bed. It has a separate dresser and changing station as well. Victoria is a mother of two boys aged three and eight says "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are sturdy and safe for our kids and the matching dresser/changing table is the perfect spot to store their diapers, clothing and bedding.

This classic all-white cot bed made by Silver Cross has an easy-to-assemble design that's compatible with standard mattresses for cots and has contrasting cast pewter handles. It's designed to last through birth and can be changed into an adult bed when the 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 fits easily into any nursery decor, making it an excellent 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, meant that our testers loved it.

2. Stokke Cot Bed

Created by Scandinavian brand Stokke created by Stokke, a brand from Scandinavia, the Sleepi is a baby piece that will grow with your child. It is suitable from birth to five years old, it expands and adapts to the changing requirements of your child. At first, it's an upholstered bassinette that can be adapted to become an cot with side rails and then be a junior bed (that's the model that Charlie tested with Seb).

The crib is fitted with bars that are spaced to allow air circulation whilst your baby naps. This helps create a calming sleeping space and ensures that your little one has a restful and healthy sleep. Parents appreciate the curving edges that keep sharp corners out and makes babies feel safe and safe. The slatted design enables parents to keep an eye on the baby from every angle, giving them peace-of-mind and confidence in their parenting skills.

When your baby outgrows the crib it is possible to remove the sides and transform it into a toddler bed, as we did with our son. This is a great way to avoid buying a new mattress, and also save space in your room for furniture.

The cot bed has a sturdy, durable beechwood finish, which is non-toxic. This ensures it is safe for your baby and you. It's a neutral color scheme that is perfect for any room, as well being easy to clean. This wooden folding cot bed isn't expensive, but its design and function mean that it will last for a long time, and could even be used by your next child If you take care of it.

3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Cot Bed Classic

The Snowdon is an elegant classic sleigh bed with open slatted side panels as well as teething rails to protect your baby against curious hands and mouths. It's easy to put together and a great choice for those looking for an elegant, traditional design that fits seamlessly into the rest of your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it more slimline than other sleigh beds and also felt that the curved shape fitted better into smaller rooms than the other beds we tested. The three height positions are perfect for newborns to toddlers, and its spacious under drawer offers plenty of space for your baby's essentials with handles and a smooth, rolling pull-out function.

It is easy to convert the crib into a junior bed as soon as your child is of the age at which it is safe to do it. Simply take off the side rails, and lower both ends. Add an additional wardrobe for the junior bed to create a chic look and to give your child plenty of storage. It also comes with a Finest 140 x 70cm mattress that is made to fit perfectly and is 100 100% breathable to ensure your baby's comfort.

This stunning cot bed is a fantastic investment piece that will see your child from infancy to the early toddler years. It's a more expensive option than other cot-beds we tested, but Annie our test subject believes it's worth it since it can be used in the future. It's a sleek, stylish design that comes with additional features such as teething rails and a handy under-drawer and its solid wood cot bed uk wood construction is extremely robust. It is a little heavy so keep that in mind when moving it yourself after assembly.

4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The standout piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture range, this sleigh cot is exquisitely made with a hand-shaped curving end. It is available in a variety of finishes that will fit any nursery and is compatible with the rest of the Stamford furniture. It's also very adaptable and can be transformed from a cot to a toddler bed with the removal of both sides, then can be converted into a day bed or sofa when your child gets older. It has a huge storage area underneath, teething bars and three levels of height.

Beckie is an experienced parent tester, believes 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 quality. The slatted sleigh style is also a great option for smaller rooms, as the gaps between slats are narrower than those on many other designs.

It's not the least expensive model on our list, but parents test participants believed it was worth the money. It's built to last, converting into a toddler bed by removing both side rails and then a day bed or sofa when your child is outgrowing it around age four. With a variety of extra features, including the under-drawer and teething rails as well as three heights that can be adjusted it's a great investment piece that will grow with your baby for years to be.

The sleigh cot is used with any standard mattress. The Stamford cot bed, with dual sleeping surfaces can be bought to complement the sleigh bed. One side is composed of Tencel fabric, which is super soft and breathable, assisting your little one 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

The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is an excellent choice if you are looking for a chic cot that will grow along with your child. It's suitable from birth until 4 years, converting 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 child. You can also add an under-bed drawer in order to provide additional storage. It also has passed the trampoline test which means it is safe for older children to use.

Our testers were awed by how easy it was to assemble this cot. Our deputy editor stated that it was "a breeze". It is also one of the cots that are lighter than flatpack, making it easy to move around your nursery. Plus, it's packed in a sleek box that is easy to recycle when your baby grows out of it.

The cot has an cushion that is insulated. Our test participants found this to be an excellent feature, as it keeps your baby's temperature in check for a longer. It's also a good size, with plenty of room to store bedding and toys. The rails for teething added the comfort of our test moms.

For a complete nursery set, pair this cot with the matching Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This smart 2-in-1 range will keep you going through the first years of your life, combining style with long-lasting clever storage solutions. It includes a cot/day bed that converts into a toddler bed as well as dresser, as well as a full-size wardrobe with deep drawers and hanging rails at the end. It's an excellent choice for those who have smaller bedrooms, low ceilings or anyone who wants to make space.