The Best Bedside Cot
These cribs are designed to be put near your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for feedings and nappy changes. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed in order to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cosy option was a popular choice among our mum testers. It has a gliding motion that can help bring babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It is designed to let you co-sleep without sharing your bed. It features an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into position when your child is 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 curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child sleeper. bedside crib to cot 's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two-packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed and called it "a quality purchase". She also liked the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also found the design very elegant and said it would fit into most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's great for newborns, once they're six months old you will need to buy them an extra large cot.
She also loved the aspect that the sliding side panel can be removed with one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her bed. Another advantage was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be fitted to almost any size of bed, and it comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with plenty of features and includes a side bag that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll need during the infant stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.
The best thing about this cot bedside is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. The side walls are patented and lower and automatically return, allowing you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is crucial for new moms recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it simple to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're sleeping. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration 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 appearance and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also has a floor light to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner, as well as an organizer caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that sits on beds that are 34 inches or more and its side wall can be locked for extra security. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are rolling over or reach 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 details. It's a true winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for even naps during the day as well as evening sleep. It also has a reflux-incline function to help ease reflux and congestion, if necessary. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own room it can be converted into a stylish, standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a convenient travel bag so that you can take it along for a trip on weekends or when your baby is at Grandma's.
Nominated for 2021's most comfortable Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimal comfort for babies in the initial stages of. It has a comfortable and thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings, and a rocking function for babies who are fussy. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it smaller than other bedside cot options and it's simple to raise it to the right bed level with only two levers (although some mothers were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which helps you to position it closer your bed when it's time for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle specialises in designing products that make parenting easier for parents as well as safer for infants. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 consumer and industry awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot by an additional kit, resulting in an adaptable sleep solution for infants and toddlers. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' legs or arms from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.
The bedside crib is secured to your divan or bed frame Its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. This is the only item on this list with an open, slide-down side. It is able to be opened to allow for comforting at night or feeding.
Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which protect infant legs and arms from getting stuck or tangled. It's also a good option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's easy to lift baby in and out for nursing and soothing.
It also has more features than the majority of cribs listed on this list that include an incline that is gentle to aid with colic and reflux. There is also a storage hammock under the crib and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch on the top bar could be a bit loud when it's being reattached. This could cause your baby to wake up. 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 romantic poem. It gives the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story and the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not played by a pianist but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.