The Best Bedside Cot
The 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. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that babies sleep in a crib away from your bed. This reduces the possibility of suffocation or overheating. This cozy option was a favourite among our mom testers. It has a gliding motion that helps to bring babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into position when your child has fallen asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed and retractable wheels that let you move it when you want to.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for travelling with and packing away. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.
Roanna was awed by this cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was stylish and could be a good match with most bedrooms. However, she pointed out that although it's great for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll need to get them a bigger cot.
She also loved the aspect that the sliding side panel can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little children from her own bed. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to nearly any size bed, and comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has a lot going for it with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll need during the infant stage. bedside cot newborn has a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen to infants. It also includes a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
The greatest benefit of this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, so you can be closer to your baby for peace of mind. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return so you can care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It has a night light with three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to ensure you are on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The deluxe version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor light to help you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that fits next to 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 begins to show 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
The sleek bedside bassinet features a premium design with a range of modern colors and wood features. It is a real success for sleep. 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. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to reduce reflux and congestion in the event of a need. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own room it can be converted into a stylish, standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It folds flat and fits into a handy travel bag, so you can bring it for a weekend getaway or if baby stays at Grandma's.
This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the early stages. It features a breathable mattress that's extra thick and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature for napping with a fuss. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it smaller than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level using just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which lets you place 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 basket that can store all your baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an American company that creates products to make parenting easier for parents and safer for infants. The company was founded with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in the year 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve breathability while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress is 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a cot (kit sold separately) and is a versatile sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's arms and legs from getting caught on bars on the cot. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.
This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a divan or bedframe. This is the only product in this list that has an open, slide-down side. It can be opened for evening comforting or food preparation.
This model is different from the other bassinets which are included in this guide. It has soft cushioned side panels instead of bars for cots. This helps prevent little arms and legs getting tangled. It's a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section as it's easy to lift the baby in and out.
It also has more features than the cribs on this list, including a gentle incline for colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch on the top bar may be a bit loud when it's removed. This may cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair deLune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s romantic poetry and offers the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic, but the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.