The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside they make it easier for you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings at night or changing nappy. These cribs can also be an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to lull babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It is designed to let you co sleeper bedside cot-sleep 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 the glide lock is a single touch that secures it when your baby is fast asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you'd like.
The curvaceous cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows add to the comfort and security of your sleeper. It is also simple to assemble or disassemble making it ideal for travel and packing. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in packs of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought that the design was very stylish and that it would go with most bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll need to get them an extra large cot.
She also appreciated the aspect that the side panel slide can be removed with one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her bed. Another plus point was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adapted to nearly any size bed, and it comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has many advantages, including a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll need during the infant 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. Plus, it is machine washable to keep it clean.
This bedside crib with wheels cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its side walls that are patent-pending lower and then automatically return, allowing you to 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 grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you sleep. It has a night light, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a timer for nursing to ensure you are on track with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has an illuminated floor to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs of rolling over or has reached 20 pounds. It has been independently tested and inspected 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 range of modern colours, and wood effect features. It is a real success for sleep. The breathable mesh panel allows plenty of air to circulate and gives you a good view of baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to reduce reflux and congestion when needed. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits into an easy-to-carry bag so you can carry it with you on a weekend away or if baby stays at Grandma's.
Shortlisted for 2021's Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides optimal comfort for babies in the initial stages of. It has a comfortable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings and a rocking feature for nappers who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.
Its small bedside cot frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside use. It's also simple to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed for night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket underneath for everything your baby needs.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an American company that creates products to make parenting easier for parents and safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot for bedside with a separate kit, resulting in an adaptable sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep baby's arms and legs from being caught by bars on the cot. Fabrics are washable and washable by hand.
This bedside crib can be attached securely to your divan or bed frame, and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. This is the only item on this list with an open, slide-down side. It can be opened for nighttime comforting or food preparation.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are in this guide. It has softly padding on the sides instead of cot bars. This prevents little legs and arms from getting tangled. It's also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a c-section since it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.
It also has a few more features than the majority of cribs on this listing, such as a gentle incline to help with reflux and colic. There's also a storage hammock under the crib, and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it say the safety catch on the top bar may click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress are both movable and hand washed The crib is easy to put together.
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. It gives a dreamy sense of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic love tale however the music is excellent.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it is not performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.