The Best Bedside Cot
These cribs are designed to be put by your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and changing nappy. These cribs are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy option that has an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It is designed to let you co-sleep without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently soothes infants into a state of bliss without having to get off your side of the bed. It also has the glide lock is a single touch that secures it after your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it as you wish to.
The softly padded sides, double-mesh windows and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your little sleeper. It is also simple to assemble or disassemble making it ideal 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 called it "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She thought the design was very stylish and that it would go with most bedroom decors. She also said that it is ideal for babies, but when they reach six months, you'll require a larger cot.
She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lifted with one hand, meaning she could easily respond to wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. 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 secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with many advantages 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 an extremely sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps that happen with infants. It also has an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.
The best thing about this bedside cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. The side wall is patented and lowers and automatically returns so you can tend to your baby in the bed without having to get away from your bed - this is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you sleep. It comes with a night light, three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to help you stay on the right track with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The deluxe version adds wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner and an organizer caddy to keep all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed beside beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can be locked to increase security. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs of rolling over or reaches 20 pounds. It has been independently tested and certified by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
With its sleek and modern design, available in a variety of contemporary colors and wood effect details this elegant bedside bassinet is a real sleep winner. The mesh is breathable, allowing air to flow in and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for napping during the day and for evening sleep. It also has the ability to tilt it upwards for easing congestion and reflux if required. When you're ready to give your baby a space of their own the crib transforms into a stylish standalone that includes an incredibly comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits into an easy-to-carry bag so you can take it with you on a trip to the beach or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.
The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It has a comfortable and thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings and a rocking feature for fussy nappers. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-friendly fabric, which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it smaller than the majority of bedside cots . It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level using just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it has a spacious storage basket that can be used underneath to store all the baby necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle specialises in designing products that ease the parenting burden for parents as well as safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50 percent more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot using an additional kit, making it an adaptable sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. The softly cushioned side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from being caught in cot bars, and its fabrics are washable and removable.
This bedside crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bed frame or divan. It's the only item on this list with an opening side that can be opened to give you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.
This model is different from the other bassinets that are in this guide. It features soft padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents little legs and arms from becoming entangled. It's a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby in and out.
It also has a few more features than the majority of cribs on this list that include an incline that is gentle to aid with reflux and colic. There is also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar could be loud when it is reattached, which could wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem. It gives an ethereal impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a romantic melodrama for sure, but at least the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a piano player, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.