The Best Bedside Cot
These cribs are designed to be placed by your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for night feeds and nappy changing. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. This cosy option was a favorite among our mom testers. It has a gliding motion that helps to bring babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that is designed to let you sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into dreamland without you needing to leave your side of the bed. It also comes with a one-touch glide lock that secures it after your child is asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.
The curvaceous cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the security and comfort of your sleeper. It's also simple to assemble 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. Additional cotton sheets are available in two packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a high quality buy". She liked that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was very stylish and could be a good match with most bedroom decors. She also said that it's great for babies, but when they reach the age of six months old, you will require a bigger cot.
She also loved the feature that the side panel sliding can be removed with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little children from her own bed. Another plus point was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to almost any size of bed, and comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has plenty of features with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It has a durable mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. Plus, it comes with a machine-washable sheet so that you can keep it fresh.
The greatest benefit of this bedside cot is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return so you can care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is crucial for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you're sleeping. It features a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The upgraded version has wood accents for an elegant appearance and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to help you sleep at the night without disrupting your baby or partner and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that sits next to beds that are up to 34 inches high and its side wall can be locked for extra security. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs that they are moving over or reaches 20lbs. 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
The sleek bedside bassinet features an elegant design, with a range of contemporary colors, and wood-effect details. It's a true winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to enter and gives you an excellent view of your child. The mattress is sturdy enough for napping during the day and for nighttime sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion, if necessary. When you're ready to give your baby their own room, the crib converts into a stylish stand-alone unit with a comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits into a handy travel bag, so you can bring it for a weekend getaway or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.
Shortlisted for 2021's most comfortable Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimal comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a breathable and thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking option for fussy nappers. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-friendly fabric, which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.
Continue Reading makes it much smaller than other cots for bedside and it's simple to raise to the correct bed level with just two levers (although some moms found the bar attaching the legs to be difficult to move upwards and downwards). It also glides side to side, which helps you place it closer to your bed when it's time to feed your baby feeding at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket to store all of your baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an American company that creates products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for infants. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 industry and consumer awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards is 50 percent more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleeping solution for toddlers and newborns. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics are removable and hand washable.
This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a bedframe or divan. This is the only item in this list that has a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened to allow for comforting at night or food preparation.
This model is different from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It has softly padding on the sides instead of bars for cots. This helps prevent little legs and arms from becoming entangled. It's a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section, as it's easy to lift the baby in and out.
It also has a few additional features over the majority of cribs listed on this list including a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There is also a hammock for storage under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar may click loudly when reattached, which could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives a dreamy sense of a sunny 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 romance for sure but the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't played by a pianist but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.