Choosing a Real Wood Cot Bed

A real wood cot bed is an investment for your child A high-quality piece of furniture should last until your child starts school (insert crying emoji here). This Scandi-style model comes with three mattress positions. It can be converted into a toddler bed with the right extension kit.

The panel took around an hour to assemble, and the sides are low to make washing a breeze. Our testers loved this clean traditional design.

Material

A solid wooden cot bed is a timeless piece of nursery furniture that will be treasured for years to come. It will also be able endure the inevitable bumps and bruises of family life. However, picking the right one is difficult with the many designs and features available.

The best wood cot beds are made from strong, durable materials such as mahogany or pine. They should be sanded and stained or painted with child-safe paints to protect against water damage. They must also have a mattress that fits snugly and is labelled with the name of the manufacturer and size. The safety of your child is paramount, so make sure that the cot you select is in line with the most recent British and European safety standards. It should also be endorsed by a respected international laboratory.

If you're looking for a classic sleigh design or something more contemporary There's a cot bed that will fit your budget and style. The Silver Cross Nostalgia is a stunning option that provides premium quality and functionality, with a timeless design to match. It is built to last up until your toddler is ready to transition into an actual bed. A kit is available that allows it to be converted into a junior-sized bed.

Another alternative is the Mamas & Papas Franklin cot bed, which comes with numerous extra features to keep your baby happy and comfortable. It comes with a drawer to store blankets, nappies and teething rails. The height of the base can be adjusted in three different positions. It's also simple to put together and is extremely durable and can be transformed into a bed for toddlers with the purchase of an extension kit.

If you're on a budget then the Ickle Bubba Snowdon Classic Cot Bed is a great choice. It is available in fashionable off-white or green, and is priced at only PS372. It's an ordinary crib and comes with a height-adjustable base that allows you to lower the bed as your child grows. It's also suitable for use from birth until the time your child is four and can be used with the bars removed to create a bench-style toddler's bed.

Design

A real wood cot bed is an investment that can last for years and provide a safe space for your child to grow and rest. They are designed to last and adaptable that allows them to adjust to your child's needs with a variety of mattress base heights and conversion options. They're also a chic option for any nursery because they blend in with your other furniture.

There are a myriad of kinds of wooden cot beds, and it is essential to consider your style and design before you buy one. Some are more traditional, while others are modern in design. Some are made from solid wood and others are made fro or even a playhouse by taking out the bars that hold the cot. It was simple to put together and our test subjects liked its solid feel.

Safety

As parents you want your child to be safe at all times, and especially when asleep. A cot that is safe and secure will ensure that your child is safe and well-fed. It must also be free of dangers, such as entrapment or suffocation. While searching for the ideal cot be sure to look for these safety features:

Check that the bars are not more than 95 mm apart. Verify that the bars do not exceed 95 millimetres apart. Wider gaps could trap your baby's arms or head. Also, ensure there's enough depth in the cot to keep your baby from climbing out.

It should be placed away from heaters and power points, since they can cause overheating. It is also recommended to keep the cot free of toys, stuffed animals and other soft items, which can be a suffocation hazard for your baby. You should also keep your cot free of blinds and curtains with cords. These can be a strangulation hazard for your child.

Experts in the industry test and certify that most new cots, cot beds and cribs are safe. However, some problems can arise after a product is put on the market, so it is important to be cautious of heirloom or second-hand cots that may be older than the recommended. Cots manufactured prior to 1973 may be painted with toxic leaded paint, and the old stickers on the side can peel and become dangerous for babies to eat. If you're considering a second-hand cot bed solid wood, make sure that the mattress is brand new and is in compliance with British safety standards BS EN716.

This multifunctional cot from Stokke will take you through the toddler years of your baby and beyond. It's elegant, durable and sturdy, with three different height levels that increase with your child before you can convert it into an actual bed. It's easy to construct and is backed by our MFM test participants praising the instructions for being "clear and easy to follow". It does not come with the mattress, but it can be made to fit the standard 120cm by 60cm mattress. A teething rail kit, and an storage drawer, can be purchased to match the crib.

Eco-friendly

Solid wood is an environmentally-friendly choice for cot beds because it's a strong and durable material. You'll find furniture that will last a long time and can stand up to the scrapes and bumps that come with everyday family life. Solid wood cots are also usually made by hand, which means you'll know you're getting something that is of the highest quality and has been crafted carefully.

Solid-wood cots are also noted for their ability to be converted into other nursery furniture. This is especially true for the Boori Evolution furniture range, which can be converted into a toddler's bed, or even a sofa-bed so that your child will have it until he is seven or six years old. This is a great value for money and means that you won't have to buy a brand new cot once your child starts to outgrow it.

The Mamas & Papas Franklin is one of the best solid-wood cribs we've tried, and it comes with plenty of extra features to make it an excellent option for any baby. It comes with a drawer, teething rails and two mattress height settings. It's also very easy to put together and our test subjects found it to be the easiest of all of the cot beds that we test.

Another solid wood cotbed-wood cot bed natural wood suitable for any nursery is the Scandi Classic Cot Bed from Ickle Bubba. It's a beautiful piece of furniture with rounded edges that will make a stunning addition to any room and is suitable for infants and children from 3 years old to. It can be used as a cot, toddler bed, or a junior bed, and can be customized with various accessories to match your style.

Safety is of course the most important factor when it comes to cot beds and all cots are required to conform to strict UK safety regulations. You can find details of the safety regulations that a particular cot needs to be able to comply with by reading the main specifications on the website of the manufacturer. Ask your healthcare professional for advice if you're not sure what kind of cot is best for your child.