The Best Bedside Cot
These cribs are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am for feedings and changing nappy. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot 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 is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes infants into a state of bliss without needing to leave the side of the bed and a one-touch glide lock that secures it after your child is fast asleep. Safety straps hold it securely secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it around as you please.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your little sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for packing and travel. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.
Roanna loved this cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She also appreciated the ease of the glide was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also thought that the design was stylish and would fit with most bedroom decors. She did mention that it's great for newborns but when they reach the age of six months, you'll need a larger cot.
She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be lifted by one hand, which meant she could quickly answer alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her infants. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit almost any size bed. There are clips and straps that can be used to ensure it is secured.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It has a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials during the newborn stage. It also has an extremely sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen with infants. It also has a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return so you can care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is crucial for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature allows you to relax while your baby sleeps beside you and it also makes it easier to scoop them up for cuddles or feeds in the bed. It comes with a night light and three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will help you stay on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The premium version includes wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor light to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed on beds that are 34 inches or more, while its side wall can be locked for added safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over or has reached 20 pounds. 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
With its clean and stylish design that comes in a range of modern colours and wood effect details this elegant bedside bassinet is a real sleep winner. The mesh-like siding allows for plenty of air and gives you a good view of your baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough for both nighttime sleep and napping during the day. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for easing congestion and reflux if required. If you're ready move your baby to their own room, it converts to an attractive standalone crib that has a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a convenient travel bag to take it along on a weekend trip or when your baby is at Grandma’s.
Shortlisted for 2021's best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides the best comfort for babies during the early stages. It has a breathable and thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking option for nappers who are fussy. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.
Its small frame makes it more compact than the majority of bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the proper level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs up and down. It also glides side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed for night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it has a spacious storage basket underneath for all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for their children. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50 more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are removable and hand washable.
This bedside crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a bed frame or divan. It's the only item on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are included in this guide. It features soft padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents little legs and arms from becoming entangled. It's a great choice for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section as it is easy to lift the baby in and out.
It also comes with more features than most of the other cribs on this list, including an easy incline for reflux and colic as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar can be loud when it is reattached, which may wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is also 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 romantic poem, and conveys the impression of a sunny Italian small town. bedside crib travel cot is also an ideal fit into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love story certainly, but at least the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.