The Best Bedside Cot
The cribs are designed to be placed at your bedside They make it easier for you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib, away from your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to bring 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 baby into dreamland without you needing to leave the side of the bed. It also comes with an easy-to-use glide lock that secures it after your child is fast asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed, and retractable wheels that allow you to move it as you wish to.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh windows and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it ideal for packing and travel. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.
Roanna loved this cotbed and said it was "a high quality buy". She also loved the ease of the glide was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and that it would go with most bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to buy them an additional cot.
She also liked that the side panel that slides could be lowered by one hand, so she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her children. Another advantage was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and it comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has plenty of features, including a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll need during the newborn stage. It also comes with a sturdy base and mattress that is easy to clean up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps that happen with infants. It also has a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.
The bedside cot rotates 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. travel cot bedside are patented and lower and then automatically return, allowing you to take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is particularly important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature lets you to snooze while your baby sleeps in your arms and makes it easier to scoop them up to cuddle or feed them in bed. It has the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.
The deluxe version of this bedside cot adds wood accents for an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has the option of a floor lamp to help you see at night without disturbing your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed beside beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase safety. 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
With its clean and stylish design in a range of modern colors and wood effect details this elegant bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel allows for plenty of air and provides a clear view of baby, and the mattress is able to support your child to be used for nighttime sleep as well as napping during the day. Additionally, it comes with an incline function to help with reflux, easing congestion and reflux if required. When you're ready to give your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish standalone that includes an incredibly comfortable mattress. It 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.
The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies in the early stages. It features a breathable mattress that's extra thick, adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with fussy naps. Plus, it's made with EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it smaller than the majority of bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level using just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It can also be moved side to side, allowing you to position it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to help your baby get back to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket to store all of baby's necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle specialises in designing products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in the year 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards is 50 percent more breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep option for infants and toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's legs and arms from being caught by cot bars. Fabrics are removable and washable by hand.
This bedside crib can be attached securely to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. This is the only item in this list with an open, slide-down side. It is able to be opened for evening comforting or for feeding.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this one features softly padded sides instead of cot bars which protect infant arms and legs from getting caught or entangled. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby inside and out.
It also comes with more features than the other cribs on this list, including an easy incline to help with reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar could sound a loud click when reattached which could wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem and gives the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love story and 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.