The Best Bedside Cot
These cribs are designed to be put by your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am to feed them and nappy changes. These cribs are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that newborns sleep in a crib away from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with smooth gliding motions to bring babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to help you co-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby into sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into place when your child is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you like.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. large bedside crib is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it perfect for packing and travel. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and said it was "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and said that it would fit into most bedrooms. She did say that it's great for babies, but once they reach six months, you'll require a larger cot.
She also liked that the side panel that slides could be moved down with one hand, meaning she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her infants. Another plus point was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adapted to almost any size of bed, and it comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with a lot going for it and includes a side bag ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll require during the newborn stage. It also comes with a sturdy base and mattress that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps that happen with infants. Additionally, it includes a machine-washable mattress so you can keep it clean.
The best thing about this bedside cot is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. The side wall is patented and lowers and then automatically returns so you can tend to your baby while in bed without having to go away from your bed This is particularly important for mothers who have just had C-sections.
Its swivel feature allows you to relax while your baby naps beside you and it also allows you to take them in for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It features a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The premium version includes wood accents for a more sophisticated appearance and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed next to beds up to 34 inches tall and the side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It's designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over or reaching 20 pounds. It is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
With its clean and stylish design that comes in a range of modern colors and wood effect details this sleek bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and gives you a good view of baby, and the mattress is able to support your child to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to ease congestion and reflux when needed. If you're ready to give your baby a space of their own The crib can be transformed into a stylish stand-alone unit with a comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits in the perfect travel bag so you can carry it with you on a trip to the beach or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.
The 2021 best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimal comfort for babies in the early stages. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's extra thick, adjustable to five different heights and a rocking option for napping with a fuss. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and comfortable on the baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it smaller than other cots that are bedside and is easy to raise to the correct bed level with only two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which helps you to position it closer your bed when it's time to feed your baby feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a large storage basket to store all of the baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products to make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for babies. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50% more breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot using an additional kit, resulting in a flexible sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from getting caught up on the bars for cots. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.
The bedside crib is secured to your bed frame and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. This is the only product in this list with a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened to allow for comforting at night or feeding.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are included in this guide. It has softly cushioned side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents little arms and legs becoming entangled. It's a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a csection, since it is easy to lift the baby inside and out.
It also comes with a few more features than the majority of cribs on this list including a gentle slope to aid with colic and reflux. There is also a storage hammock under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when it is reattached, which could wake up your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both movable and hand washed The crib is simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem, and conveys a dreamy sense of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at her with that vampire love. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic and the music is excellent.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is performed not by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.