The Best Bedside Cot
The cribs are designed to be placed at your bedside, these cribs make it easier for you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings at night or nappy changes. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cozy option was a favorite among our mum testers. It has a gliding motion that can help soothe babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It was designed to let you sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It comes with a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in place when your child is asleep. There are safety straps to keep it firmly attached to your bed and retractable wheels that let you move it as you wish to.
The curvaceous cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it ideal to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.
Roanna loved this cotbed and deemed it "a high quality buy". She also loved the ease of the glide was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also found the design to be elegant and said it could be incorporated into many bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for newborns, once they're six months old you will need to get them a bigger cot.
She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lifted with one hand, meaning she could quickly answer wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. Another advantage was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and it comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is an excellent product. It comes with a pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion and other necessities during the first stage of infanthood. It has a durable mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit ups and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine-washable mattress so that you can keep it clean.
The most appealing feature of this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. The side wall is patented and can be raised and then returned automatically so you can tend to your baby in bed without having to go away from your bed This is particularly important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it simple to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you sleep. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a timer for nursing to ensure you are on the right track with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The upgraded version of this bedside cot includes wood accents for an elegant appearance and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor light to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and a storage caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy, adjustable base that fits beside beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are rolling over or has reached a weight of 20 lbs. 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
The sleek bedside bassinet features an elegant design that comes with a range of contemporary colors, and wood-effect details. It is a real win for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to circulate and offers a stunning view of your child. The mattress is firm enough to allow for napping during the day and for evening sleep. Additionally, it comes with the ability to tilt it upwards for alleviating reflux and congestion if required. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own room it transforms into a stylish, standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a handy travel bag so that you can take it for a trip on weekends or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.
The 2021 most comfortable Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides optimal comfort for babies in the initial stages of. It has a breathable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings, and a rocking feature for nappers who are fussy. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it less bulky than other cots for bedside use. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs up and down. It also glides side to side, which lets you position it closer to your bed for evening feeding or to soothe your baby back to sleep. As with other bedsides it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material without wicker in the year 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase airflow and let you keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50 percent more air-tight. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' arms or legs 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 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 allow you access to your food at night or comforting.
This model is different from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It has softly padding on the sides instead of bars for cots. This prevents the legs and arms of babies from becoming entangled. It's also a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to get baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and relaxing.
It also has more features than the majority of cribs on this listing that include an incline that is gentle to aid with colic and reflux. It also has a storage hammock under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar could be loud when it is reattached, which could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is simple to put together.
5. 4-in-1 bedside crib de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem and gives a dreamy sense of a sunny Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic romance for sure however the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it is not performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.