Top 5 wooden cotbed cot beds for sale (why not look here)

There are a lot of things to think about when buying a cot bed for your baby. If you choose the right one you'll be able make sure that your baby is safe and comfortable throughout their first few years.

This cot of high-end quality by Silver Cross is our overall winner. We love its sleek aesthetic and its easy assembly. It has a mattress that is adjusted to three different heights as your child grows.

1. Silver Cross Westport Cot Bed

This wooden cot bed for sale cot bed offers an elegant design and solid structure that makes it a fantastic option for parents who are looking for nursery furniture. The cot has three easily adjustable base heights, which means it will grow with your child's development and is suitable up to four years old. It also has teething rails that our testers found to be very useful in securing the wood from the damage caused by teeth growing. There's also a useful built-in wardrobe to store clothing nappies, blankets, and other things.

The Coxley's classic white finish with oak accents and chrome handles make it a chic but timeless piece that will be a perfect fit for any nursery. It's a big cot which is bigger than most and can be transformed to a toddler's bedroom. It also comes with a separate dressing table as well as a changing unit. Victoria, a mum of two boys aged three and eight, says "I appreciate the clean lines of the Greenwich pieces. They are extremely solid and safe for our toddlers, and the coordinating changing table/dresser is the perfect spot to store their clothes, nappies and bedding."

This classic, all-white cot from Silver Cross is easy to assemble and compatible with standard cot mattresses. It also has cast pewter handles that are striking. 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 is available in a range of neutral colors and can easily be incorporated into any nursery decor. This makes it an ideal choice for both boys and girls. Our test subjects loved the fact that this cot is easy to clean and it's compatible the Silver Cross TrueFit mattress, that is perfectly fitted so that there aren't any gaps around the sides.

2. Stokke Cot Bed

Designed by Scandinavian brand Stokke The Sleepi is a piece for the nursery that will grow with your child. 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, which can be transformed into a cot bed natural wood (with side rails) and then a r bed once your baby reaches the age at which it is safe to do so. Simply remove the side rails, and lower both ends. Add an additional wardrobe for the junior bed for a stylish finish and to provide your child with plenty of storage space. It comes with a top mattress of 140x70cm that is 100% breathable and is designed to fit perfectly.

This beautiful cot bed is an ideal investment piece that will carry your child from the beginning of their life to early toddler years. It's a pricier option over other cot beds we tried, but our test participant, Annie believes it's worth the price considering that it can be used for an extended period of time. It's a sleek, stylish design with extra features like teething rails and a handy under-drawer, and its solid wood and white cot bed construction is incredibly sturdy. It's a tad on the heavy side but keep this in mind when moving it around after assembly.

4. Obaby Stamford Luxe Sleigh Cot Bed

The most striking piece of the Obaby Stamford furniture collection the sleigh cot bed is elegantly designed with a hand-shaped curved end. It comes in a range of finishes that will suit any nursery and coordinates seamlessly with the rest of the Stamford range. It's also very adaptable and can be converted from a cot to a toddler bed by taking out the sides. Then it can be converted to an occasional sofa or a daybed as your child grows older. It comes with a large storage drawer under teething rails, as well as 3 adjustable height levels, making it as practical as it is stylish.

Parent tester Beckie says this is a really well-designed wooden cot beds, with the ability to adapt as your child grows. The sleigh-style style makes it a beautiful centrepiece for any nursery, and its tough acacia hardwood construction is top quality. The slatted sleigh style is also a good option for smaller spaces, since the gaps between the slats are smaller than those on many other designs.

It's not the most affordable, but parents who used it said it was worth the price. It's designed to last and can be transformed into an infant bed by removing both side rails and then a day bed or sofa when your child outgrows it around age four. And with a number of extra features, including the under-drawer teething rails, three heights that can be adjusted it's a great investment piece that can grow with your baby for years to come.

The sleigh cot is utilized with any mattress. The Stamford cot bed, with two sleeping surfaces is available to match the sleigh cot bed. The fabric is extremely soft and airy Tencel which will keep your child cool and comfortable. The other side is made from polyurethane for extra durability and strength. Both fabrics are hygienic and hypoallergenic as well as anti-fungal.

5. Mamas & Papas Franklin Cot Bed

If you're looking for a fashionable cot bed that can grow with your child The Mamas & Papas Franklin is an excellent choice. It is suitable for babies up to 4 years old, and can be transformed into a cool daybed or toddler bed. The base is available in two height positions, making it easier to access your baby, and you could even add an under bed drawer for extra storage. It also passes the 'trampoline test', meaning it's safe to use by older kids.

Our test subjects were awed by how simple the cot was to put together Our deputy editor saying that it was an easy "doddle". It's also among the lightest flatpack cots available, making it easier to move around in the nursery. It's also packaged in a sleek and stylish box that is easy to recycle when your child outgrows it.

The cot comes with an mattress that is insulated. Our testers found this to be a great feature, as it keeps your baby's temperature in check for longer. It's a great size too, with plenty of room to store bedding and toys. Our test mums also liked the fact that the cot comes with teething rails that provide added comfort.

To complete the nursery set, combine this cot with the Franklin Dresser and Franklin Wardrobe (available separately). This 2-in-1 collection is designed to last through the early years. It is stylish and comes with clever storage solutions that are long-lasting. It comes with a cot/daybed that converts into a toddler bed, and dresser, as well as the capacity of a full-size wardrobe, with an enormous drawer as well as hanging rails at the ends. It's a great option for those who have smaller bedrooms, ceilings that slope or anyone who wants to make space.