The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside, these cribs help you to reach your baby at 3 am for night feeds or changing their nappies. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that is designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby into sleep without you having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide into position when your child is asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it whenever you want to.
The curvaceous cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows add to the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it perfect for travel and packing. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. bedside cot 6 months plus of cotton are available in two-packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a high quality buy". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be elegant and said it would look great in most bedrooms. She did mention that it is great for infants, but when they reach the age of six months old, you will require a larger cot.
She also appreciated that the side panel that slides could be moved down by one hand, so she could easily respond to wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her children. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are straps and clips that help to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features and includes a side bag ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It has a durable mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen to infants. It also comes with an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.
This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return so you can take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it simple to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you sleep. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels of vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.
The deluxe version of this bedside cot adds wood accents to give it an elegant look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also has the option of a floor lamp to help you sleep at night without disturbing your partner or baby, and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed on beds up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It's designed to be used until your child shows 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 sleek and modern design, available in a variety of modern colours and wood-effect details, this sleek bedside bassinet is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh allows for air to flow in and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for napping during the day and for the night time sleep. Plus, it has the ability to tilt it upwards for easing congestion and reflux if needed. If you're ready move your baby to their own room it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag so that you can take it along on a weekend trip or even when your baby is at Grandma's.
The 2021 best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this sleeper provides the best comfort for babies during the initial stages of. It features a breathable mattress that's thicker, adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature to help with infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it smaller than other bedside cot options, and it's easy to raise it to the right bed height with just two levers (although some moms have found the bar that joins the legs to be tricky to move up and down). It can also be moved from side to side to put it closer to your bed for night feedings or to soothe your baby to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a spacious storage basket underneath for everything your baby needs.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in the year 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from the industry and consumer.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is also 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleeping solution for newborns to toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep baby's arms and legs from getting caught on bars for cots. Fabrics are washable and washable by hand.
This bedside crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. bedside crib with wheels is secured to a bedframe or divan. This is the only product in this list with an open, slide-down side. It can be opened for evening comforting or feeding.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant arms and legs from getting caught or entangled. It's also a good option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section as it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and relaxing.
It also comes with more features than cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for reflux and colic, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch at the top bar can be loud when removed. This may cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric are both removable and hand washed The crib is easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem. It gives a dreamy sense of a sunny Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story certainly but the music's great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it is not performed by a piano player, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.