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 night feeds or changing their nappies. These cribs are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that newborns are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation and overheating. This cozy option was a popular choice among our mum testers. It has a gliding motion that can help bring babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently eases baby into a dream without having to get off your side of the bed. It also comes with the glide lock is a single touch that secures it when your baby is asleep. Safety straps hold it securely secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it as you like.
The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your child sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect for packing and travel. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.
Roanna was awed by this cotbed and said it was "a top-quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very elegant and said it could be incorporated into many bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for infants, once they reach six months old you will require a bigger cot.
She also loved the aspect that the side panel slide can be removed with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little ones from the comfort of her own bed. Another advantage was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to nearly any size bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with plenty of features, including a side pouch that's perfect 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 a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. Its side walls that are patent-pending lower and automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature lets you to relax while your baby is sleeping in your arms and makes it easier to take them in for cuddles or feeds in the bed. It comes with a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.
The upgraded version has wood accents for a more sophisticated appearance and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also features an adjustable floor lamp that helps you sleep 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 adjustable base that can be placed on beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can be locked to improve security. It's designed to be used until your baby shows signs of rolling over 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
With its premium clean design, available in a variety of contemporary colors and wood effect details this sleek bedside bassinet is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. It also has the ability to tilt it upwards for easing congestion and reflux if needed. When you're ready to give your baby a space of their own The crib can be transformed into a stylish standalone with a comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits into an easy-to-carry bag so you can bring it with you on a trip to the beach or if baby stays at Grandma's.
The 2021 best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides optimal comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a breathable mattress that's thicker and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature to help with infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on your baby's body.
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 only two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side to position it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. And like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket underneath for all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle specialises in designing products that help parents be more comfortable parents as well as safer for infants. The brand was launched with its first hypoallergenic moses basket with no wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise breathability and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is also 50 percent more breathable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot by a separate kit, resulting in an adaptable sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels keep baby's legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are washable and removable.
The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bed frame or divan. This is the only product in this list that has a side that can be removed and drop down. bedside crib and cot can be opened for evening comforting or food preparation.
Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this one features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which prevent little legs and arms from becoming stuck or tangled. It's also a good choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's easy to get baby into and out of the bassinet to nurse and soothe.
It also comes with a few additional features over the majority of cribs on this list that include a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There is also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did say the safety catch on the top bar could sound a loud click when reattached which could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be removed and washed 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 inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem. It gives the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight in which 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 certainly, but at least the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a pianist, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.