The Best Bedside Cot
Designed to sit by your bedside they allow you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings at night or changing their nappies. These cribs are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy option that has a neat gliding motion to lull babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has the glide which glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide in position when your child has fallen asleep. There are also safety straps that ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.
The softly padded sides, double-mesh window, and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your child sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect for travel and packing. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional cotton sheets are available in two-packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a high-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She thought the design was elegant and that it would go with most bedrooms. She also said that it's great for babies, but once they reach six months, you will need a larger cot.
She also appreciated the fact that the side panel sliding can be lowered with one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the 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 fitted to almost any size of bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has plenty of features with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the newborn stage. It has a sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit ups and other mishaps that happen to infants. Plus, it comes with a machine-washable sheet so that you can keep it clean.
The bedside cot rotates 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. 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 function allows you to snooze while your baby is sleeping with you. It also helps you take them in for cuddles or feeds in bed. It has a nightlight with three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a timer for nursing to ensure you are on track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.
The upgraded version has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated appearance and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also has an adjustable floor lamp that helps you stay awake at the night without disturbing your baby or partner as well as an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable adjustable base that can be placed alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to improve security. It is designed to be used up until your baby shows signs that they are moving over or has reached 20 pounds. It has been independently tested and inspected by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. foldable bedside crib -Cosi lora
With its sleek and modern design, available in a variety of contemporary colors and wood effect details, this elegant bedside bassinet is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and gives you a good view of your baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as nap time during the day. Additionally, it comes with the ability to tilt it upwards for relieving reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready to give your baby their own room, the crib converts into a stylish standalone with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits in the perfect travel bag so you can carry it for a weekend getaway or when baby stays over at Grandma's.
This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It has a comfortable and thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings, and a rocking function for nappers who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.
It's compact frame makes it smaller than most 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 linking the legs up and down. It also glides from side to side, which can help you place it closer to your bed for night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket for all your baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material with no wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 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 highest British safety standards is 50% more breathable. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleeping solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics are washable and removable.
The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bed frame or divan. It's the only item on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or comforting.
In Recommended Reading to the bassinets featured in this guide, this bassinet features soft 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 in and out.
It also comes with a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs listed on this list including a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There's also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety latch at the top bar can be noisy when it is being reattached. This could cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.
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 and gives an ethereal impression of a sunlit 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 excellent.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it is not performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.