The Best Bedside Cot
These cribs are designed to be placed close to your bed, making it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am to feed them and nappy changes. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that babies sleep in a crib away from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation and overheating. This cosy option was a favorite among our mum testers. It glides in a motion that can help soothe babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep safely without sharing your bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in position after your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that ensure it stays securely attached to your bed and retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.
The softly padded sides, double-mesh windows and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your child sleeper. It is also simple to assemble or disassemble making it perfect to travel with and pack. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was stylish and that it would go with most bedrooms. However, she did point out that while it's great for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll need to get them a bigger cot.
She also appreciated the feature that the side panel sliding can be lifted with just one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her own bed. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adjusted to almost any size bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has a lot going for it and includes a side bag which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll need during the newborn stage. It has a sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean after blowouts, spit ups, and other mishaps with infants. It also comes with an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.
The greatest benefit of this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby for secure sleep. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, can be raised and then returned automatically to allow you to take care of your baby from bed without having to step away from your bed which is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature lets you to snooze while your baby sleeps beside you and it also allows you to hug them to cuddle or feed them in the bed. It comes with a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.
bedside cot mattress includes wood accents to give it an elegant appearance 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 baby or partner, and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable, adjustable base that fits on beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to increase safety. It's designed to be used until your child shows signs of rolling over or reaches 20 lbs and 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 that comes in a range of modern colours and wood effect details, this sleek bedside bassinet is a true sleeper. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to circulate and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for napping during the day and for the night time sleep. Additionally, it comes with the ability to tilt it upwards for relieving reflux and congestion when needed. When you're ready to move your baby into their own space, it converts to an attractive standalone crib that has an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a handy travel bag so you can bring it along on a trip to the weekend or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.
Nominated for 2021's most comfortable Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers the best comfort for babies during the first few months of. It features a breathable mattress that is extra thick, adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with fussy naps. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on the baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other bedside cot options and is easy to raise it to the proper bed height with only 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 place it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to help your baby get to sleep. Like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an organization that creates products that make parenting simpler for parents, and safer for babies. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic with no wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from the industry and consumer.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50 more air-tight. The crib also converts into a cot (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabrics are washable and removable.
This bedside crib is easy to move around with its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bedframe or divan. It's the only item on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.
This model is different from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It has softly cushioned side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents little arms and legs becoming entangled. It's also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a c-section since it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet to nurse and soothe.
bedside cots uk has more features than cribs on this list, including an easy incline to help with colic and reflux as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch on the top bar could be a bit loud when it's reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque 'Clair de Lune,' (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s poetic wistfulness and conveys a dreamy feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale however the music is excellent.
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.