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 nappy changing. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.
bedside cot wooden from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot, away from your bed to reduce the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy solution with smooth gliding motions to help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that is designed to help you co-sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a glide that glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide into position after your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps hold it securely in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you'd like.
The curved cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your child's sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal to travel with and pack. 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 set of two.
Roanna loved this cotbed and said it was "a high quality buy". She also appreciated the feeling that the gliding motion was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and suggested that it would fit into most bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for infants, once they reach six months old, you'll need to buy them an additional cot.
She also liked that the side panel that slides could be lifted with one hand, meaning she could easily respond to wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her infants. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit almost any size bed. There are also straps and clips that ensure it is secured.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It comes with a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials for the infant stage. It has a durable base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen to infants. It also comes with a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.
The greatest benefit of this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, so you can be closer to your baby for safe sleep. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, lowers and then automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby while 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 grab your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're asleep. It comes with a night light and three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The deluxe version of this bedside cot includes wood accents for an elegant look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also has an adjustable floor lamp that helps you see at the night without disturbing your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits close to beds that are that are up to 34 inches high and its side wall can be locked for added security. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs that they are moving 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
With its sleek and modern design in a range of contemporary colors and wood-effect details, this sleek bedside bassinet is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is sturdy enough for even naps during the day as well as the night time sleep. It also has a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion when needed. When you're ready to give your baby a space of their own the crib transforms into a stylish standalone with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag so you can bring it for a trip on weekends or when your baby is at Grandma’s.
The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable and extra-thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking feature for babies who are fussy. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.
It's compact frame makes it smaller than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple 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 can also be moved side to side, allowing you to place it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a large storage basket to store all of baby's necessities.
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 its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic with no wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from the industry and consumer.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards, is 50% more breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a crib (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect the baby's arms and legs from getting caught on bars for cots. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.
This bedside crib attaches securely to your divan or bed frame Its swivel wheels mean it's easy to manoeuvre. It's the only item on this list that has a drop-down side, which can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or comforting.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It features soft padded side panels instead of cot bars. This stops little arms and legs getting tangled. It's also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section because it's easy to get baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and soothing.
It also has additional features over the majority of cribs on this listing, such as a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There's also a storage hammock under the crib, and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch at the top bar could be noisy when it is removed. This could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress are both removable and hand washable, and 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 an ethereal impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic romance certainly but 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 the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.