Oliver Furniture Cot Bed - Wood and White

Our test subjects picked this cot bed with a Scandinavian design as their top pick. It's suitable from birth and can be converted into a toddler bed for up to four years old.

The slatted base has a height adjustment that means you can lift your baby safely and lower it as your child grows. It also comes with teething rails and a spacious storage drawer.

Features

It's important that you choose a cot bed white and wood that is suitable for your nursery and baby. There are many different designs that range from basic, modern styles to traditional family heirlooms. Many cots can be converted into toddler beds, or sofa beds. This means that you can use them for many years. You can pick one that will fit on an existing cot bed or a larger or smaller version that will fit your space.

Saving money over time is yet another benefit of cots that grow along with your child's. This cot by Mamas and Papas was selected as our top pick due to its many features. It comes with an area for storage as well as teething rails, and three adjustable cot height positions. It's also simple to put together and is as our MFM tester Annie confirmed.

This Stokke cot is an alternative for a cot that grows with your baby. It is suitable from birth, and can be easily converted to a toddler's bed using the addition of a toddler-conversion set. The MFM testers loved its minimalist design, but pointed out that it may not be suitable for older children because of the small gap at one end of the bed.

This white cot from Little Trading Company will do the trick if you're in search of an cot with an element of personality. It comes in a variety of colors and features lovely wooden details on the feet as well as the headboard. Its sturdy construction and simple assembly were highly praised by our MFM testers, however it was a bit expensive.

This Scandi beauty by Ickle Bubba is a great option if you prefer a sleigh-style crib. It's adjustable in height to allow you to reach your newborn, and then it lowers to a toddler bed when your baby is ready. It's also a cinch to move around, with our MFM tester Vicky described it as a dream to manoeuvre around the room'. It comes with four levels of mattress when in cot mode as well, which is more than most other models.

Design

Oliver Furniture's stunning white and wood cot bed is an elegant design that can fit into any nursery. It is constructed from solid and moulded birch with screws that are not visible, making it a clean and exclusive look, that is a distinctive trademark for Oliver Furniture.

It is a classic design with tongue and groove end panels, that will fit in any traditional or contemporary nursery. The cot is a 4-sided closed cot that can be easily converted into a 2-in-1 toddler bed by splitting the sides.

The cot also comes with an hypo-allergenic 4" premium mattress that is comfortable and breathable which ensures that your baby gets the best quality sleep. The mattress has been thoroughly tested and is compliant with European safety standards. It is free of fire retardant chemicals and comes with a removable waterproof protector. It can be used to protect areas that are more vulnerable to spillages. The Rue cot can also be converted into a toddler bed that will last until your child reaches four years old, which helps you save money on purchasing a standard single bed. It comes in a variety of colors to complement your nursery's style.

Materials

Contrary to cheaper cots made of materials such as MDF and chipboard Our cot beds are built with solid wood cot bed uk wood that offers strength, durability and an aesthetic that grows with your child. Pick from pine, oak, or beech to match the decor of your nursery.

The classic 'Sweet Dreams Cot Bed' is perfect for contemporary or traditional styles of nursery rooms due to its tongue and groove ends and clean bright white finish. It has three different heights of base for your baby to adjust. It is also able to be converted into a toddler's bed by disabling the end panels and adding the standard bed guard. It is equipped with a hypo-allergenic 4" deluxe mattress that provides superior comfort and support compared to other fibre mattresses and is free from chemical fire retardants.

Oliver Furniture is a family-owned and operated company that is owned and operated by a family. They create beautiful and durable nursery furniture for modern families. Their stunning crib bed is made of high-quality European oak dark wood sleigh cot bed and has natural wood cot bed finishes that can be a perfect match for any nursery decor. Their "sustainable by design" method ensures that their products adapt to your child's growing needs, last long and reduce the amount of waste. The cot rails are clever enough to be lowered to transform the cot into an infant bed. This will extend its life, and save you money on a larger bed.

Safety

A cot must be free from sharp edges as well as any loose fittings that could entrap your baby's fingers. It should also be away from heaters, power points as well as windows, curtains or blind cords which are a strangulation risk. If you're buying used, be aware that cots made before 1973 could have leaded labels and paint that can be smashed off and create an choking risk. Mattresses that are second-hand pose an issue for health and safety Make sure they are in compliance with the requirements of BS EN716.

While it is tempting to go for a budget buy, consider the long-term cost. It is worthwhile investing in a cot that can last for a long time. Look for one that has an elegant design and can be converted into a toddler bed to last until your child is around four years old.

The Woody is a beautiful cot made by the well-known brand Silver Cross, which has been making nursery furniture since the year 1877. It's easy to put together and has lots of features including storage drawers, teething rails and 3 adjustable mattress base height positions that are suitable for your baby from birth to about four. The only issue is that if you add mattresses, the cost will rise from PS149 to PS299.

This classic folding wooden cot bed cot from British company Obaby has a fresh 2-tone finish and clean lines, and it's easy to convert into a toddler bed. It comes with a mattress base that is able to be adjusted and is compatible with the standard bed guard.

Another option is this contemporary cot from John Lewis' Anyday range. MFM tester Michelle found it easy to set up and appreciated the fact that all the screws and fittings were in separate packets, making them easier to locate. It has a side-opening, easy-access door. It is suitable for babies from birth to approximately four years old. It comes with a storage drawer and teething bars.

When assembling your cot it's best to review the directions. It's important to understand how it will fit into the room. Keep all the extra panels and bolts and nuts in a secure location when not in use.