White Wooden Cot Bed
This attractive and sturdy wooden cot bed has been built to last. It is constructed to European standards and is safe for babies. You can be sure that your child will be sleeping peacefully.
It's expensive however, it's sturdy and comes with teething rails and storage compartments. It also comes with three mattress heights and can be transformed into a toddler bed by cutting the sides.
Style and design
A white wooden cot-bed can be the focal point of any nursery. Make it an enticing and tranquil space for your baby, or add other colors to create a more dimensional space. A variety of textured fabrics, like the woven rug and the geometric throw blanket, can add an extra layer of interest to help to complement the colour scheme you've chosen.
There are a variety of options for your baby's crib bed. There is the perfect bed for your budget. The Elementary cot, from John Lewis Anyday, is an excellent choice due to its value. It includes three mattress height positions, teething rails and other features that keep your baby secure and safe while they sleep.
Alternately it is you can also choose the Tutti Bambini Modena Cotbed is a chic white cot with a classic design that looks great in any nursery. It can be used up to age 6 as a toddler bed, cot or day bed. It's made from sustainably-sourced Australian Araucaria and New Zealand Radiata wood, and it has 2 fixed sides for the cot configuration and two split ends to facilitate the eventual transition to an adult bed.
You can extend the Snuz Kot or the Mamas and Papas Coxley cot into a toddler beds by purchasing an additional kit. You can also find cot beds with a low base, which is ideal for smaller rooms and can help keep your baby from escaping their bed.
Durability
This cot from Silver Cross has the look of a high-end piece and the durability and quality to match. This sturdy cot is designed to last and can be used for toddlers and babies (you must remove the side rails). This sleigh-style cot has three heights that can be adjusted and a an innovative panelled design that will fit seamlessly into most nursery styles. The price may put some parents off However, this is a top-quality product that will serve your child well throughout the years.
Grace, our MFM tester, found the instructions a bit confusing. John Lewis offers a service of assembly for an additional PS60 that includes mounting the cot on the wall if necessary and disposing any packaging. The cot has plenty of extras, too, including storage drawers and teething rails. With a stunning truffle-inspired finish, this crib is sure to add style and elegance to any nursery. It's a premium cot bed that is suitable for babies up to toddlers. It can also be converted into a Toddler Bed, extending the life of the furniture. It's available in a variety of colors that you can pick the one that best matches your room.
Innovation
It may look like a piece of stylish furniture, but this practical cot bed will grow with your baby - it has two different mattress heights, and one side can be removed to make it into a bed for toddlers (suitable for when your child is ready). This cot is made of solid pine wood, which is different from other cots that we tested.
It also has teething rails on both sides as well as an storage drawer to store all those essentials. Our panel loved the fact that this was easy to put together and took just a little over an hour, and you don't need to be a master of DIY to put it all put together. The panel was especially impressed that it passed the "trampoline" test - if you jumped onto it, it wouldn't move!
This multi-functional Stokke cot is designed to last through their teens. It can be used as a standard cot and then transformed into a junior Toddler Bed, later a fashionable Sofa Bed. Our panel liked that it was a good-looking design and could easily be moved from room to room. They were also pleased with the simple clean lines and the fact that it fitted through doors with standard frames. It comes in a variety colors, including light oak and grey wood finishes. This was the most costly cot bed that we test, but it appears to have been worth the price.
Comfort
One of the most important aspects for parents who are new is making sure that their child is secure throughout the day. cot bed solid wood Cots 4 Tots UK includes the environment in which they sleep and that's why the most comfortable white wooden cot beds make sure they are safe and snug. A quality mattress is vital, and should be sturdy and free of cracks or tears. The most effective cots have top-quality mattresses that are non-irritant and water resistant.
Another top pick for new parents is this stylish sleigh cot from Stokke, a brand recognized for its robust and well-trusted products. This cot bed has three height settings, making it suitable for newborns through to toddlers. It is simple to put together and comes with a luxurious mattress made of high density polyurethane flexible foam. It also comes with a deluxe mattress composed of high-density polyurethane, flexible foam that provides superior support and comfort for your child.
A classic option is this westport style from Silver Cross, which is both beautiful and practical. The cot can be adjusted to three different heights, and transformed into a toddler bed by removing its sides. It also comes with a hypo-allergenic, moisture-resistant deluxe mattress. Our reviewers agreed that it is worth the price if you desired a sturdy, top-quality product. It comes with a handy under-bed storage drawer as well as teething rails, as well. This cot is available in a range of colours to match your nursery.
Convertibility
This crib bed is the ideal option for modern or traditional styled nursery rooms. It is designed with clean white finishes and rounded shapes that are timeless in style. As your child grows, this cot has three different heights for the base to suit the needs of your child. The highest setting is easier to hold newborns. Once they start climbing, lower the bed to prevent them from falling out of the bed. When they are ready to move on to a bigger sleep space you can simply take out the side rails and convert into a toddler bed. This will allow your child to sleep up to 3 years old, and extends its use to longer than standard cribs and cots.
The Oliver Furniture Wood cot bed is an Nordic design that blends oak with classic white lines to create a soft expression. It also has three removable bars and a short grid side to ensure security and safety. The cot comes with two positions for base that can be adjusted and a mattress with a long life which can be changed as required, ensuring that it grows with your child and lasts longer than other mattresses available.
The only potential drawback of this product is that it occupies more floor space in the nursery than a crib or infant cot. This is particularly the case if you include a full length under-bed storage area for bedding and blankets for babies. However, many parents find that the extra durability and flexibility of a convertible cot is worth the initial investment over the course of time.
Storage and extra features
The best white wooden cot beds will provide more storage space and additional features than others. Some include storage drawers built-in for bedding and other essentials. Others might include castors or wheels that lock to make it easier to move around the nursery. Some will come with teething bars as well as a changing table, saving you the cost of purchasing the items separately.
One we loved was the Veni Cot Bed, which features a spacious drawer for a trundle and is available in a selection of classic or warm oak white finishes that can be matched to an array of styles. It's easy to put together even for a novice DIYer, and can be easily converted into a bed for toddlers thanks to the removable barriers between the end panels. We were also awed by the quality of the wood and finish, which feels sturdy and luxurious.
The main disadvantage of cot-beds is that they occupy more floor space in the nursery than cribs or toddler beds especially when they're converted. This is something to bear in mind if you're working with limited space or a small nursery. We suggest checking the dimensions inside before purchasing the cot to make sure it will fit into your room.