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Wooden Cot Beds For Sale 101: A Complete Guide For Beginners
Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale

There's a lot to take into consideration when you're looking to buy a cot for your infant. If you choose the right one you can ensure that your baby is secure and comfortable during their first year.

Our top pick is this high-end cot from Silver Cross, which we love for its streamlined aesthetic and simple 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 construction This wooden cot bed is an excellent choice for new parents looking for quality nursery furniture. The cot bed comes with three heights that can be adjusted so it can grow along with your child. It is suitable for children up to the age of four. It also comes equipped with teething rails that our test subjects found extremely beneficial in securing the wood from the damage that is caused by growing teeth. It also has an inbuilt wardrobe that can store blankets, clothes and nappies.

The Coxley's timeless design, its classic white finish and oak accents make it a chic piece that can be incorporated into any nursery decor. It's a big cot that is larger than the majority it can be turned into a toddler's room. It also comes with a separate dressing table and changing table. Victoria, a mum of two boys aged three and eight and eight "I love the sleek lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are very solid and secure for our toddlers, and the matching changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to store their clothes, nappies and bedding."

This classic, all-white cot by Silver Cross is easy to build and compatible with the standard cot mattress. It also has cast pewter handles that are striking. It's built to last and can be converted into a toddler's bed when needed. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable sleep.

It is available in a range of neutral colors that can easily be integrated into any nursery decor. This makes it an ideal option for both boys and girls. The fact that the cot was simple to clean and compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which fits perfectly and is a perfect fit, meant that our test subjects loved it.

2. Stokke Cot Bed

The Sleepi is designed by Stokke, the Scandinavian brand Stokke is a nursery item that grows with your baby. It is suitable from birth up to the age of five and expands to meet the changing demands of your child. Initially, it comes as an upholstered bassinette that can be transformed into an crib with side rails, and then a junior bed (that's the model that Charlie tried with Seb).

The crib is built with wooden bars that are spaced apart to allow air circulation while your baby is napping. This creates a tranquil sleeping space for your baby and assists them to rest well. Parents love the curved edges which stop sharp corners which, they say, makes babies feel safe and secure. The slatted design enables parents to monitor the baby from all angles which gives them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.

It is possible to convert the cot into a toddler's bed by taking the sides off. We did this with our son. This is a great method to avoid buying an entirely new mattress and free up space in your room to accommodate other furniture.

The cot bed is made of a sturdy, durable beechwood finish that is non-toxic. This means it is safe for both you and your baby. It's a neutral colour scheme which will look great in any space, as well as being easy to clean. It's worth pointing out that this cot is not expensive, but the quality and functionality of it means that, provided you take good care of it it, the cot will last for a long time and be able to be used by your next child.

3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

The Snowdon is a stylish, classic sleigh-style bed with open slatted sides and teething rails to protect your child from curious hands and mouths. It's incredibly easy to put together and is a great choice for those who want an elegant, traditional design that blends seamlessly into the rest of your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it less bulky than other sleigh cots and also felt that the curved shape fitted better into smaller rooms than other cots we tried. The three height positions are ideal for newborns to toddlers and 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 a junior bed it is easy to convert by removing the side rails and dropping the cot's ends. You can also add an appropriate wardrobe for your junior bed for a stylish finish and to provide your child with plenty of storage space. It comes with a Finest mattress of 140x70cm that is 100% breathable and is designed to fit perfectly.

This stunning cot-bed is great investment that will last from infancy through to the early toddler years. It's a pricier option over other cot beds we evaluated, but our tester Annie, thinks it's worth the price given that you can use it for a long time to come. It's a sleek, stylish design that comes with additional features such as teething rails and an under-drawer and its solid wood construction is extremely sturdy. It's a bit heavy so keep that in mind when you move it around after installation.

4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The standout piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture range the sleigh cot bed is exquisitely made with a hand-shaped curving end. It's available in a range of finishes that will fit any nursery and is compatible with the rest of the Stamford furniture. It's also extremely 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 has a large storage space beneath, teething bars, and 3 levels of adjustable height.

Beckie, who is a parent tester, believes that this is an outstandingly designed cot that has the capacity to grow with your child. Its sleigh-style design makes it a stunning centerpiece for any nursery, and its sturdy acacia hardwood construction is excellent quality. The slatted style is an excellent choice for smaller rooms as the gaps between the slats in this model are smaller.

The model is not the cheapest, but parents who used it said it was worth it. It's constructed to last, and can be converted into an infant bed by removing both side rails and then it can be used as a daybed or sofa when your child outgrows it around age four. And with a number of extra features, including the under-drawer and teething rails as well as 3 adjustable heights, it's an investment piece that can grow with your child for many years to be.

The sleigh cot bed can be used with any cot mattress that is standard. It is also available with the matching Stamford mattress for cots with a double sleeping surface. One side is made of Tencel fabric that's super soft and breathable, which will help your little one stay cool and comfortable. The other is made from polyurethane for added strength and resilience. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic.

5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed

If you want a stylish cot bed that can grow with your child and their needs, the Mamas & Papas Franklin is the ideal choice. It is suitable for children from birth up to 4 years old and can be turned into a cool day bed or toddler bed. The base has 2 different height positions, making it easier to access your baby. You can also add an underneath drawer for extra storage. It also passes 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 doddle". It's also one of the cots that are lighter than flatpack, making it much easier to move around your nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek box that is easy to recycle once your child is no longer using it.


The cot has an insulated mattress, which our testers thought was a great feature, as it helps keep your baby at a comfortable temperature for a longer time. It's a good size too with plenty of space to store bedding and toys. Our test mothers also appreciated that the cot has teething rails to provide extra comfort.

Pair this cot with matching Franklin Dresser or Franklin Wardrobe. (Available separately) To create a complete nursery you can buy the Franklin Wardrobe and Franklin Dresser separately. This smart 2-in-1 range will keep you going through the early years and will provide you with style as well as clever storage solutions. It features a convertible cot/daybed which can be used as a bed for a toddler as well as a dresser, and a large closet with a drawer deep. This is an excellent option for those with smaller bedrooms, roofs that slope or are looking to reduce space.

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