Top 5 wooden cot beds for sale [they said]

There's a lot to take into consideration when buying a cot bed for your baby. If you make the right choice you can ensure that your child is safe and comfortable during the first year of their life.

This high-quality cot from Silver Cross is our overall top pick. We are awestruck by its sleek design and its easy assembly. It also comes with a mattress base that adjusts to three different heights as your child grows.

1. Silver Cross Westport Cot bed

This wooden cot bed offers a timeless style and a sturdy construction that makes it a fantastic choice for parents looking for furniture for their nursery. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, meaning it can adapt to the needs of your child's age and is suitable up to four years old. It also comes with teething rails, which our testers found were great at securing the wood bed cot design from the damage caused by growing baby teeth. It also has an integrated wardrobe that can be used to store clothing, blankets and nappies.

The Coxley's classic white and wooden cot bed finish with oak accents and chrome handles make it a fashionable and timeless piece that can work with any nursery decor. It's a cot bed that's large larger than the majority, which can be converted into a toddler's bed. It includes a dresser as well as a changing unit as well. Victoria mom of two boys aged 3 and 8, says: "I love the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They feel solid wood cot bed uk and secure for our children, and the matching dresser/changing table provides the perfect place to store their clothes, diapers and bedding.

This classic, all-white cot from Silver Cross is easy to assemble and compatible with regular cot mattresses. It also comes with cast pewter handles that contrast. It's built to last from birth and can be transformed 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 is available in a range of neutral shades and can easily be incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it a fantastic option for both boys as well as girls. The fact that the cot bedding woodland was easy to clean and compatible with the Silver Cross TrueFit Mattress, which fits perfectly, meant that our testers enjoyed it.

2. Stokke Cot Bed

The Sleepi is designed by Stokke, a Scandinavian brand Stokke is a nursery piece that grows with your baby. It is suitable from the age of birth to five years old, it expands and adapts to the changing requirements of your child. It begins as a bassinette and can be converted into an cot (with side rails) and then it can be converted into a junior bed.

The crib is fitted with bars that are spaced out to allow air circulation whilst your baby sleeps. This helps create a calm sleeping space and ensures that your baby enjoys a restful and healthy sleep. Parents love the curving corners shield sharp edges, which makes babies feel secure and secure. The slatted design allows parents to keep an eye on the baby from every angle which gives them peace of mind and confidence in their parenting skills.

When your baby outgrows the cot bed it is possible to remove the sides and turn it into a toddler bed as we did with our son. This is a great method to avoid purchasing a new mattress and save space in the room for other furniture.

The cot bed is made from sturdy and durable beech wood and white cot bed with a non-toxic finish, which makes it safe for your baby bundle of joy. It is easy to clean and has a neutral colour scheme that looks lovely in any room. It's important to mention that this cot isn't expensive, but the quality and function of it mean that, provided you take good care of it, it will last for years and be able to be used by the next child.

3. Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed

The Snowdon is a stylish classic sleigh-style bed that has open slatted side panels and teething rails to protect your child from 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 seamlessly integrates into the other furniture in your nursery. Our tester, Vicky, found it more slimline than other sleigh cots and also felt that the curved shape was more suitable for smaller rooms than the other beds we tested. Its three different height settings are ideal for newborns to toddlers. The large drawer under the bed has plenty of storage space and comes with an easy-to-pull-out mechanism that slides smoothly.

It is easy to convert the cot into a junior bed once your baby reaches the age to do it. Simply take out the side rails, and lower both 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. It also comes with a Finest 140 x 70cm mattress that is designed to fit perfectly and is 100% breathable for your baby's comfort.

This gorgeous cot bed is a fantastic investment piece that will see your child from infancy to early toddler years. It's a more expensive alternative than the other cots we've tested but Annie, our tester, believes it's worth it since it will be a great option in the future. It's a sleek, stylish design with extra features like teething rails and a handy under-drawer and its solid wood construction is impressively robust. It's a bit heavy and heavy, so be aware 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 beautifully constructed with a hand-crafted curved end. It comes in a variety of finishes to suit any nursery, and it coordinates with the rest of the Stamford range. It's also extremely adaptable and transforms from a cot to a toddler bed by the removal of both sides, then can be transformed into a daybed or sofa when your child gets older. It comes with a big storage drawer under teething rails, three adjustable height levels making it as practical as it is fashionable.

Beckie, who is a parent tester, believes that this is an outstandingly constructed cot that is able to adapt to the needs of your child. The sleigh-style design makes it a beautiful centerpiece in any nursery, and its sustainable acacia and radiata hardwood construction is of the highest standard. The slatted design is a great choice for smaller spaces as the gaps between the slats in this model are a bit smaller.

It's not the cheapest, but parents who tested it thought it was worth it. It's designed to last and can be transformed into an infant bed by removing the rails on both sides and turning into a day bed or sofa when your child is outgrowing it around age four. With a variety of extra features like the under-drawer, teething rails and three heights that can be adjusted, it's an investment piece that can grow with your child for many years to come.

The sleigh cot bed can be used with any standard cot mattress. The Stamford cot bed, which comes with two sleeping surfaces, can be purchased to match the sleigh cot bed. The fabric is extremely soft and breathable Tencel that will keep your child cool and comfortable. The other side is made from polyurethane, for added strength and resilience. Both fabrics are hygienic and hypoallergenic.

5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed

The Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed is a great choice when you're looking for a chic cot that can grow with your child. It is suitable for babies up to 4 years old, and can be converted into a cool day bed or toddler bed. The base is available in two height positions that make it easier for you to access your child, and you can even add a handy underneath drawer for extra storage. It also passes the 'trampoline test', which means it's safe to use by older kids.

Our testers were impressed with how easy this cot was to put together, with our deputy editor stating that it was a "doddle". It's also one of the lighter flatpack cots available that makes it easy to move around your nursery. It's also packed in a sleek, compact box that is easy to recycle when your child has outgrown it.

The cot includes an cushion that is insulated. Our test participants found this to be a great feature, since it keeps your baby's temperature in check for longer. It's also a decent-sized cot, with enough room for bedding and toys. Our test mums also liked that the cot has teething rails for added comfort.

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 smart 2-in-1 range will see you through the beginning of your child's life by combining stylish design with clever storage solutions. It features a convertible cot/daybed that can be used as a bed for a toddler along with a dresser and a large closet with a drawer deep. This is a great option for those who have smaller bedrooms, roofs that slope or want to save space.