Watch Out: What Dark Wood Sleigh Cot Bed Is Taking Over And What Can We Do About It

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Watch Out: What Dark Wood Sleigh Cot Bed Is Taking Over And What Can We Do About It

Dark Wood Sleigh Cot Bed

For children from up to four years old, this sleigh-style cot is a classic centerpiece for any traditional nursery. It is built with a sturdy structure that allows you to move from crib to cot then bed without worrying about your child's safety.

Before you pick a sleigh bed for your baby, take into consideration your style and functional preferences. We've reviewed the top choices for you to find your perfect match.

Product Description

Paying homage to classic Scandi design with its pretty curves, this gorgeous cot bed is the epitome of beauty. It comes in either white or soft beige, and is an ideal neutral backdrop for your nursery. Add a few bright cushions to complete the look. Our panel reported that it took only an hour to assemble.

The BabyStyle Hollie Sleigh Bed cot bed was designed for parents looking for something traditional, but without sacrificing convenience or longevity. It's a cot that can be used from the time of birth until four years old. As your child gets older, you can turn it into a sofa bed.



This sleigh cot comes with an exquisite finish and is extremely well-made. It will look stunning in any nursery. It comes with a large drawer under the cot as well as three different mattress heights to keep your child at ease during their early years. The side rails can also be removed to convert it into the bed for toddlers.

This stunning cot from the Obaby Stamford collection is an investment piece for your baby's bedroom. It's a huge cot that will require two people to move it around, should you have to move it around, but it's also incredibly robust. It's a quick and easy cot to build too with step-bystep instructions and the screws/fittings coming in separate packets.

As a bonus, it's fully tested to the highest standards So you can be that your child is safe. It's simple to convert it into a toddler bed. It's also environmentally sustainable A grade New Zealand plantation timber and an affordable price!

Specifications

A dark wood sleigh cot bed can be a great way to introduce an elegant look to your child's bedroom. They're a popular choice among parents looking for solid, sturdy pieces of furniture that will ensure their child sleeps well. A lot of sleigh cots have attractive carvings or curved edges, which contribute to the overall design and look of the piece. Some even have attached guard rails, to help keep your child safely asleep in the night.

You won't find a cheaper sleigh cot than this and it's priced at the price of $299. Its Scandi-inspired design makes it perfect for modern nurseries. However, it is also available in a dark slate gray with pale wood accents, if you are looking for something more traditional. It complies with the UK safety standard BS EN 716, meaning it's deep enough to keep your baby climbing out and that the gaps between the slats is no wider than 65mm so they can't fall into the gap and get their heads stuck.

This cot has three different mattress base heights, so it's suitable for babies from birth and can be used as your baby moves into the world of toddlerhood. It has teething rails included that are ideal to keep your baby secure from scratching their chin while they explore the world around them. With the addition of a toddler rail, you can convert it into a toddler-sized bed.

BabyStyle describes their Hollie Sleigh-Bed cotbed as "not just a cot, but an eye-catching piece of furniture". It certainly stands out with its gorgeous curves and rich colour finish. It's not expensive at PS299 but it is cheaper than its main competitors. John Lewis offers cot beds for as low as PS99 and you can get more expensive cot/toddler combos such as the Boori Urbane Sleigh Royale and Mamas and Papas Mia.

This modern cot bed features an elegant sleigh-style design and an under drawer that's cleverly designed with stylish handles with recessed. It's ideal for any nursery and coordinates perfectly with Obaby's Stamford furniture range which allows you to create a seamless look in your baby's room. It's made of sustainably sourced clear A grade New Zealand plantation timber and is compliant with the UK safety standard - BS EN 716-2:2014+A1:2014 - so it can be used from birth right up to when your baby's ready to take their first big step into a single bed.

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This stunning Delta Children model is a dark wood sleigh crib that can make an impression in any nursery. It's a stunning sleigh-style crib with attached guardrails that will bring an elegant look to your child's bedroom. It's perfect for toddlers that have outgrown their cribs, but aren't quite old enough to be able to sleep in a child's bed. It fits the standard crib size mattress (sold separately).

The BabyStyle Hollie Sleigh Cot Bed is a timeless piece that will blend into any styled room, whether it's traditional or modern. Its modern and sleek design will be the focus of attention in the nursery of your child. And it's not just a pretty face, this sleigh style cot has been thoroughly safety tested to ensure your baby will sleep soundly.

This crib style is available in white or soft beige to match any colour scheme. And to help you complete your baby's nursery it's compatible with selection of matching furniture such as an adjustable dresser, a changing unit and an armoire.

Izziwotnot is a company that creates and produces a variety of nursery furniture, with a primary focus on creating products that are safe and elegant. This sleigh style cot is no exception, with its sleek finish and classic curves, it will bring a touch of class to your baby's bedroom. This sleigh style crib is not just stylish but also safe. It has passed all the rigorous safety testing carried out by CPSC.

The sleigh-style design of this cot bed makes it perfect for modern or traditional rooms. It's also easy to build, with the base, ends and side rails already assembled. It comes with clear, step-by-step instructions and separate packs of screws for each piece to make the build a lot easier. It took about an hour to put together and five minutes to convert it from a cot a bed for toddlers.

Product Reviews

Izziwotnot's Bailey Sleigh cot-bed isn't cheap, but it is elegant and well-constructed. It's simple to put together, though it does take two people. It is beautiful in any nursery.  wooden cot and bed  tested loved the dark wood and the dowel sides. It's robust enough to be used until your baby turns toddler. It also complies with British safety standards. The depth isn't so great that your baby can climb out, and the distance between the slats is no more than 65mm, which will prevent their head from getting trapped. It is also necessary to purchase a mattress, which is priced at a cost of PS88.

The sleigh-shaped cot is really beautiful and makes it stand out from other cots. It's also very easy to get your baby inside and out of, which is a big plus. It's a little bit more expensive than other cots, but our panel of experts thought it was worth the extra cost for the look and durability.

The cot bed is available in the options of rustic pine or walnut finishes and is suitable for babies from birth. It has three mattress heights so that you can start off your child high, making it easier for them to be accessed throughout the day or at night. Then lower it as they get older. It has teething rails that protect your child's furniture and gums. Once your baby grows out of the cot bed it can be converted into a junior bed, and then an ottoman.

The westport design from Silver Cross is another cot that feels substantial and is built to last. It can be used as a cot right from birth, then later as a toddler bed and finally to become a junior bed (toddler guard rail available separately). It was a bit difficult for our panel members to convert the crib into a bed, however, their other half of the panel said it was simple and took less than five minutes. It's a little more expensive than other models but you'll want keep it for your kids when they are older.