The Little-Known Benefits Of Wooden Cot Beds For Sale Top 5 Wooden Cot Beds For Sale

There's a lot to consider when purchasing a cot for your baby. If you choose the right one you'll be able to ensure that they're safe and secure through their first year.

Our overall winner is this high-end cot from Silver Cross, which we love for its streamlined aesthetic and easy assembly. It comes with an adjustable mattress that can be adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.

1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed

This cot bed made of wood has an elegant design and solid construction, making it a great option for parents searching for furniture for their nursery. The cot comes with three adjustable base heights, meaning it can adapt to the needs of your child's age and is suitable for children up to four years old. It also comes with teething rails, which our testers found extremely beneficial to protect the wood from the damage caused by teeth growing. There's also a convenient built-in wardrobe for storing clothing nappies, blankets and other items.

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 big cot, larger than most it can be turned into a toddler's room. It also comes with an additional dressing table and changing unit. Victoria is a mother of two boys between three and eight, says "I love the clean lines on the Greenwich pieces. They are extremely solid and secure for our toddlers, and the matching changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to store their clothing, nappies and bedding."

This classic, all-white cot from Silver Cross is easy to put together and is compatible with standard cot mattresses. It also features cast pewter handles that are striking. It's designed to last and can be converted into a bed for toddlers when the time is right. Compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress for the most comfortable sleep.

It's available in a variety of neutral shades that fit seamlessly into any nursery decor, making it an excellent option for both girls as well as boys. Our testers loved the fact that this cot is easy to clean, and it's compatible the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, that is perfectly fitted so there are no gaps around the sides.

2. Stokke Cot Bed

The Sleepi was designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke, the Sleepi is a baby piece that grows with your child. It is suitable from birth up to the age of five and expands to meet the changing requirements. At first, it's a bassinette which can be transformed into an cot with side rails and then to a junior bed (that's the model that Charlie tested with Seb).

The crib features spaced wooden bars which allow air circulation whilst your baby is napping. This creates a peaceful sleeping space and ensures that your baby enjoys a healthy slumber. Parents love the curving corners shield sharp edges, which makes babies feel secure and secure. The slatted design enables parents to keep an eye on the baby from every angle providing them with peace of mind and confidence in their parenting abilities.

If your child is no longer able to use the crib bed it is possible to remove the sides and turn it into a toddler bed like we did with our son. This is a great method to avoid the expense of buying an entirely new mattress and free up space in the room to accommodate other furniture.

The cot bed is constructed from sturdy and durable beech wood that has a non-toxic finish, making it safe for your bundle of joy. It is easy to clean and comes in an neutral colour scheme that looks lovely in any room. It's not inexpensive, but its durability and functionality mean that it will last for many years and even be used by your next baby If you take care of it.

3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

The Snowdon is a stylish classic sleigh-style bed that has open slatted side panels as well as teething rails that shield your child from curious hands and mouths. It's easy to assemble, and is a great choice for those who want an elegant, traditional design that can seamlessly fit into your nursery. Our test subject, Vicky, found it more slimline than other sleigh cots and felt 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 offers plenty of space for your baby's necessities with handles and a smooth rolling pull-out feature.

It is easy to transform the cot into a junior bed as soon as your child is of the age where it is appropriate to do it. Simply take out the side rails and lower both ends. Include a matching junior bed wardrobe to give it a stylish look and to provide your child with plenty of storage. It also comes with a premium 140 x 70cm mattress which is made to fit perfectly and is 100 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.

This gorgeous cot-bed is a excellent investment that will last your child from the beginning of their life to early toddler years. This is a more expensive option than other cot-beds we've tested but Annie the tester believes it's worth the cost because you can use it 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 construction is incredibly sturdy. It's a tad heavier than the average, but keep this in mind when moving it around your home after installation.

4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The standout piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture range, this sleigh cot bed is exquisitely made with a hand-shaped curving end. It is available in a range of finishes that will fit any nursery, and it matches the rest of the Stamford furniture. It's also very adaptable, and it can transform from cot to toddler bed by the removal of both sides. Then, it can be converted into a daybed or sofa when your child gets older. It has a huge storage compartment underneath, teething bars and 3 levels of adjustable height.


Parent test subject Beckie says this is a really well-designed cot with the ability to adapt as your child grows. The sleigh design makes it a beautiful centrepiece in any nursery and its sustainable acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest quality. The slatted design is a great choice for smaller spaces 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 testers felt it was worth the money. wooden cot bed 's built to last, converting into an infant bed by taking out the rails on both sides and turning into it can be used as a daybed or sofa when your child is outgrowing it around age four. With many options, such as the underdrawer and rails for teething, this is an investment that will increase with your child's age for many the years to be.

The sleigh cot can be used with any mattress. The Stamford cot bed, which has two sleeping surfaces can be bought to match the sleigh cot bed. The fabric is super soft and breathable Tencel that will keep your child cool and comfortable. The other side is made of polyurethane, which provides extra strength and resilience. Both are hygienic and hypoallergenic.

5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed

The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a great choice if you are looking for a stylish cot that will grow along with your child. It is suitable from birth to 4 years old, and it can be transformed into an awesome 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 provide additional storage. It also passes the 'trampoline test', which means it's safe to be used by older kids.

Our testers loved how easy this cot was to put together and our deputy editor saying that it was an easy "doddle". It is also one of the cots that are lighter than flatpack that makes it easy to move around your nursery. It's also housed in a sleek box that can be recycled easily once your child outgrows it.

The cot has an mattress that is insulated, which our test participants thought was a great feature as it helps to keep your baby at a comfortable temperature for longer. It's a great size too with plenty of space for toys and bedding. Our test moms also loved the fact that the cot comes with teething rails for added comfort.

Pair this cot with matching Franklin Dresser or Franklin Wardrobe. (Available separately) To create a complete nursery, you can purchase the Franklin Wardrobe and Franklin Dresser separately. This 2-in-1 range is designed to last through the early years. It blends style and smart storage solutions that are long-lasting. It comes with a convertible daybed which can be used as a bed for a toddler as well as a dresser, and a full-size closet with a drawer deep. It's an excellent choice for those with smaller bedrooms, sloped ceilings or anyone who wants to reduce space.