The Best Bedside Cot
Designed to sit by your bedside, these cribs help you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings at night or changing their nappies. These cribs can also be an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that newborns sleep in a crib far from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy solution with an elegant gliding motion that helps lull babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently lulls your infants into a state of bliss without having to get off your side of the bed and an easy-to-use glide lock that secures it once your little one is fast asleep. Safety straps hold it securely attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you please.
The curvaceous cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your child's sleeper. It is also simple to assemble or disassemble making it perfect to travel with and pack. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in packs of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She thought the design was stylish and could be a good match with most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's great for newborns, once they're six months old you will require an extra large cot.
She also appreciated the feature that the sliding side panel can be lowered with one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her bed. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adjusted to nearly any size bed, and comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has many advantages with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll need during the infant stage. It has a durable base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit-ups, and other mishaps with infants. It also comes with an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is crucial for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
The swivel function allows you to relax while your baby sleeps with you. It also makes it easier to scoop them up to cuddle or feed them in the bed. It comes with a night light with three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer to ensure you are on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The upgraded version of this bedside cot includes wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has the option of a floor lamp to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and an organizer caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits on beds that are 34 inches or more and the side wall can be locked for added security. It's designed to be used until your child shows signs of rolling over 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 stylish bedside bassinet comes with a premium design with a range of contemporary colours, and wood effect details. It's a true winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing air to flow in and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for both daytime naps and evening sleep. It also has a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux in the event of a need. When you're ready to move your baby into their own room it transforms into a stylish standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel to take it along for a trip on weekends or when your baby is at Grandma’s.
This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the beginning stages. It has a breathable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five different heights, and a rocking option for babies who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.
Its slim frame makes it smaller than other cots that are bedside and is easy to raise it to the right bed level using just two levers (although some mums were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be difficult to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which lets you to position it closer your bed when it's time to feed your baby feeding at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket to store all of your baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an organization that creates products to make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for babies. The brand was launched 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. Its mattress is also 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a cot (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleeping solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly padded sides prevent babies' arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are washable and removable.
This bedside crib can be attached securely to your divan or bed frame, and its wheels that swivel make it easy to maneuver. bedside crib and cot is the only product in this list with a side that can be removed and drop down. It is able to be opened to allow for comforting at night or feeding.
Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this bassinet features softly padded sides instead of cot bars which prevent little legs and arms from getting stuck or tangled. It's also a good choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet to nurse and soothe.
It also has additional features over the majority of cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There is also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety latch at the top bar can be noisy when it is being reattached. This may wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem and gives an ethereal impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love story and the music is excellent.
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.