The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside they allow you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings at night or changing their nappies. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that newborns sleep in a crib far from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy option that has a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into place when your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, and retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.
The curvaceous cocoon design softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. 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 high-quality purchase". She also appreciated the ease of the glide was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She felt that the design was elegant and that it would go with most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that while it's great for newborns, once they're six months old you will require a bigger cot.
She also loved the feature that the side panel slide can be lifted with just one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit almost every size bed. There are also straps and clips that secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It has a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the first stage of infanthood. It also comes with a sturdy base and mattress that is easy to clean up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that come with infants. It also includes a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
The most appealing feature of this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. The side walls are patented and lower and automatically return, allowing you to care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important for new moms recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're asleep. It has a night light with three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to ensure you are on the right track with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The deluxe version adds wood accents for an elegant look and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to help you see at night without disturbing your partner or baby as well as a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed on beds that are 34 inches or more, while its side wall can be locked for extra safety. It's designed to be used until your child is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover 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
This sleek bedside bassinet has an elegant design, with a range of contemporary colors and wood features. It is a real winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing air to flow in and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for even naps during the day as well as evening sleep. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to ease congestion and reflux, if necessary. If you're ready for your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish standalone with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a bag that is convenient for travel so you can bring it for a trip on weekends or even when your baby is at Grandma’s.
This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies during the first few months of. It has a breathable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking function for nappers who are fussy. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and comfortable on the baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it smaller than other cots for bedside and is easy to raise it to the right bed level with only two levers (although some mums have found the bar that joins the legs to be difficult to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which lets you position it closer to your bed when it's time to feed your baby evening feeding or to 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 that make parenting simpler for parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material without wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise airflow and let you keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more air-tight than standard foam mattresses and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a cot (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. The softly padded side panels keep baby's legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics are removable and hand washable.
This bedside crib can be attached securely to your bed or divan frame Its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. This is the only product in this list that has an open, slide-down side. baby bedside sleeper is able to be opened to allow for comforting at night or food preparation.
This model is different from the other bassinets which are featured in this guide. It has softly padded side panels instead of cot bars. This helps prevent the legs and arms of babies from getting tangled. It's also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section as it's easy to lift baby in and out to nurse and soothe.
It also has a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this list, such as a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. There's 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 could sound a loud click when reattached which could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric are both washable and removable. washed, and the crib is easy to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives an ethereal impression of a sun-drenched 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 stares at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic romance certain however the music's great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.