The Best Bedside Cot
The cribs are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am for feedings and nappy changes. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other experts in safe sleep recommend that babies sleep in a crib away from your bed. This will reduce the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. foldable bedside crib features an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby into sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide in position when your child is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you please.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it perfect for travelling with and packing away. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.
Roanna was awed by this cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and suggested that it would fit into most bedrooms. However, she pointed out that while it's great for infants, once they reach six months old, you'll need to buy them an additional cot.
She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lifted by one hand, which meant she could easily answer those alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her infants. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are also clips and straps to ensure it is secured.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It has a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy base and mattress that is easy to clean up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps that happen with infants. It also is machine washable so you can keep it clean.
The greatest benefit of this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can be closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its patented side wall lowers and automatically returns to allow you to take care of your baby from the bed without having to get out of your way - this is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby for cuddles or 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 help you stay on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The premium version includes wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. foldable bedside crib features a floor lamp to help you sleep at night without disturbing your partner or baby as well as a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that fits on beds up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It's designed to be used until your baby is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover or reaches 20 lbs and is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
This sleek bedside bassinet has a premium design with a variety of modern colors, and wood-effect features. It's a true success for sleep. The breathable mesh siding lets in plenty of air and offers a great view of baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to allow for both nighttime and napping during the day. It also has the ability to tilt it upwards for relieving reflux and congestion when required. When you're ready to give your baby a room of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a convenient travel bag so you can bring it on a weekend trip or when your baby is at Grandma's.
This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for the most beautiful Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It has a breathable mattress that is extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking option for infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-friendly fabric, that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.
Its slim frame makes it smaller than other bedside cot options and it's simple to raise it to the proper bed height with only two levers (although some mums have found the bar that joins the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides side to side, which can help you position it closer to your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket underneath for all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an American company that creates products to make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for infants. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50 more breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a cot by an additional kit, resulting in an ideal sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep the baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the bars on the cot. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.
This bedside crib attaches securely to your divan or bed frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. This is the only item on this list with a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened to allow for comforting at night or for feeding.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It has softly padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents little arms and legs getting tangled. It's also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a c-section since it's simple to lift baby in and out to nurse and soothe.
It also has more features than most of the other cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for reflux and colic, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar could sound a loud click when reattached which could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also easy 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 wistful poem, and conveys 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 seduces Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic, but the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a pianist, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.