The Best Bedside Cot
The cribs are designed to be placed by your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am for night feeds and nappy changing. They also make a great 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 reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy option that has a neat gliding motion to lull babies back to 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 the glide which glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into position when your child has fallen asleep. There are also safety straps that keep it firmly attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it as you wish to.
The curvaceous cocoon design, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and take apart, making it suitable for travelling with and packing away. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought the design was elegant and said it would fit into most bedrooms. However, she did point out that while it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to buy them an additional cot.
She also liked that the side panel that slides could be lifted by one hand, so she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her infants. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to almost any size of bed, and it comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll need during the newborn stage. It also has a sturdy base and mattress that is easy to clean up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen with infants. It also comes with a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. bedside rocking crib patented side wall lowers and then automatically returns to allow you to take care of your baby from 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 simple to grab your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're sleeping. It has a night light, three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will keep you on the right track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.
The upgraded version has wood accents for an elegant look and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also has an adjustable floor lamp that helps you sleep at night without disrupting your baby or partner as well as an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that fits on beds that are up to 34 inches high, while its side wall can be locked for added security. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are rolling over or has reached 20 pounds. It has been independently tested and approved by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
This sleek bedside bassinet has an elegant design, with a variety of modern colors and wood features. It is a real win for sleep. The breathable mesh panel allows for plenty of air and gives you a good view of baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. Plus, it has an incline function to help with reflux, alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. When you're ready to give your baby their own room, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes the most comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag to take it for a trip on weekends or even when your baby is at Grandma's.
This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies during the first few months of. It has a breathable and extra-thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings, and a rocking function for babies 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 your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside, and it's easy to raise it to the proper bed level with just two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be tricky to move up and down). It can also be moved side to side so you can position it closer to the bed for night feedings or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a spacious storage basket underneath for all the baby necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for babies. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize breathability while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50% more breathable. The crib can also be turned into a cot with a separate kit, resulting in a flexible sleep solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent the baby's arms and legs from being caught by bars for cots. Fabrics are washable and can be hand washed.
The bedside crib is simple to move around due to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bed frame or divan. It's the only product 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 which are included in this guide. It has soft cushioned side panels instead of bars for cots. This stops little arms and legs getting tangled. It's also a good option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.
It also has more features than the majority of cribs on this listing, such as a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. It also has a hammock for storage under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch on the top bar may be noisy when it is being reattached. This could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives the impression of a sunlit Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love story, but the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a pianist, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.