11 "Faux Pas" You're Actually Able To Do With Your Dark Wood Sleigh Cot Bed

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11 "Faux Pas" You're Actually Able To Do With Your Dark Wood Sleigh Cot Bed

Dark Wood Sleigh Cot Bed

From the age of birth to four, this sleigh-style cot bed is a classic centerpiece for any traditional nursery. It has a sturdy design that makes it easy to move from crib to cot and then to bed without being concerned about your child's safety.

Consider your functional preferences and personal preferences when choosing a sleigh cot bed for your child. We've analyzed the top options for you to find the ideal match.

Product Description

In homage to the classic Scandi style with its pretty curves, this gorgeous cot bed is the epitome of elegance. It's available in soft beige or white and is a perfect neutral base for your nursery. Include a few cushions to complete the appearance. It's also easy to assemble too and our panel reported it took them just an hour.

The BabyStyle Hollie Sleigh-Bed cot is made for parents who want something traditional, but not at the expense of practicality and longevity. It is suitable from birth to four years old, it's first and foremost a cot then after your child gets older, you can transform it into an adult bed or a sofa.

With a beautiful finish This sleigh cot has a stunning finish. It is also extremely well made and will look great in any nursery. It has a large drawer under and three different mattress heights that will ensure your child's comfort throughout their early years. The side rails can also be removed to transform it into an infant bed.

This gorgeous cot is part of the Obaby range. It's an excellent investment for your baby. It's a big cot that will require two people to move it around, however it's also extremely sturdy.  wood bed cot 's also a quick and simple cot to assemble, with step-by -step instructions. The fittings and screws are sold separately.

It's also been tested to the highest safety standards, meaning your child is in good hands. It's simple to convert it into a toddler bed. It's also made from sustainable A grade New Zealand plantation wood and is a great value!

Product Specifications

A dark wood sleigh bed is a great way to add a touch of style to the nursery of your baby. They're a favorite choice for parents looking for a sturdy, robust piece of furniture to ensure that their child is comfortable. Many sleigh cot beds feature ornamental carvings or curved edges which contribute to the overall look and design of the piece. Some have guard rails, to help keep your little one safely in bed in the night.

There's no cheaper Sleigh cot like this one, which is available for PS299. Its Scandi-inspired design is great for modern nurseries It's also available in a dark slate grey with light wood accents, if you'd prefer something more traditional. It is compliant with the UK safety standard BS EN716, meaning that it's enough deep to prevent your baby from escaping and that the slats' gaps can't be larger than 65mm.


This crib is suitable for infants from birth and is also able to be used by toddlers. It includes teething rails which will protect your child from scratching their chins as they explore the world. It can also be transformed into a bed for your child by adding an infant rail (available separately).

BabyStyle describes their Hollie Sleigh Bed cotbed as an "striking piece of furniture".  wood cot bed  is eye-catching with its beautiful curves, and rich color finish. It's not cheap at PS299 but it's less than its main competitors. John Lewis offers cot beds starting at PS99 and you can get more expensive toddler and cot combos like the Boori Urbane Sleigh Royale and Mamas and Papas Mia.

This modern cot bed comes with a sleigh-style finish and a clever matching under drawer with stylish handles with recessed. It's perfect for any nursery, and coordinates with Obaby Stamford furniture to create a seamless design in your baby's room. It's made from sustainably sourced clear A grade New Zealand plantation timber and conforms to the UK safety standard - BS EN 716-2:2014+A1:2014 which means it can be used from birth until the time your baby is ready to take their first step into a single bed.

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This stunning Delta Children model is a dark wood sleigh crib which will make an impression in any nursery. It's a stunning sleigh-style crib with attached guardrails that will bring an elegant appearance to your child's bedroom. It's perfect for toddlers that have outgrown their cribs but are still too young to be able to sleep in a child's bed. It will fit an average crib-sized mattress (sold separately).

Created to be a timeless piece furniture that you can use throughout your child's first years, the BabyStyle Hollie Sleigh Cot Bed will perfectly blend into any modern or traditional styled room. Its modern and sleek design will be the center of attention in your child's nursery. This crib is sleigh-style and has been tested for safety to ensure your baby is sleeping comfortably.

This sleigh style crib is available in white or soft beige to match any color scheme. To complete your nursery, it's compatible with a collection of matching furniture, including an adjustable dresser, an area for changing and a wardrobe.

Izziwotnot is a company that designs and manufactures a variety of nursery furniture, focusing on making products that are both safe and stylish. This sleigh cot isn't different. With its sleek finish and classic curvatures, it's sure bring a touch of class to the baby's room. And it's not just a stylish cot, but also a safe one, with this model passing all the rigorous safety tests carried out by the CPSC.

This cot bed is easy to assemble, as the rails for the base and side rails as well as the ends are already assembled. The instructions are clear and step-bystep, with separate screws for each section. Our panel took about an hour to assemble and five minutes to transform it from a crib into an adult bed.

Product Reviews

Izziwotnot's Bailey Sleigh cot-bed isn't cheap, but it is elegant and well-constructed. It's easy to put together however it does require two people. It is beautiful in any nursery. The panel we used was a fan of the dark wood and dowel sides, and is robust enough to be used until your baby turns toddler. It also meets British safety standards. The depth is not enough to ensure that your child could climb out the panel, and the distance between slats must not exceed 65mm. This should stop their heads from becoming trapped. It's worth bearing in mind that you'll need purchase a mattress on its own that is an additional PS88.

The sleigh design of this cot is really beautiful and makes it stand out from other cots. It's also easy to get your baby inside and out of it, which is an enormous benefit. It's a little more expensive than other cot-beds however, our panel of experts thought it was worth it for the looks and durability.

This cot bed comes with two different walnut or country pine finishes and is suitable from birth. It has three handy mattress heights, so you can start your baby starting with the base raised up to make it easier for them to access them during the day and the night, and then lower it as they increase in height. It also has added teething rails to protect your child's gums, as well as their precious furniture. When your child is out of their cot bed, you can easily convert it into a junior mattress and then a couch.

The westport design by Silver Cross is another cot that is sturdy and made to last. It can be used from birth as a cot, then as toddler bed, and then as a junior bed. (Toddler guard rails are available separately). Our panel of experts found it difficult to change from cot to bed, but their other half thought it was easy and took less than five minutes to complete. It's a little more expensive than other models but you'll want keep it for your children as they grow up.