Newborn Bedside Cot

A newborn bedside cot is a small sleeper that allows new babies to sleep in the same room as their parents, without the risk of sleeping together (which the AAP advises against due to SIDS and suffocation). It helps you care for your baby and nurse them during the night.

This sleeper features a firm mattress that is designed to support the backs of babies and reduce the chance of SIDS. It can slide over your adult bed to allow you to lift your baby out for midnight cuddles or a sunrise kiss.

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A bedside crib, also referred to as a bassinet or cosleeper, is a bassinet style crib that can be attached to your existing bed. This allows you to safely and easily reach your baby for mid-night feeding or comforting cuddles. They are a great choice for new parents or mums recovering from a csection as they provide easy access to baby and do not require you to get out of bed.

There are a variety of styles that are available, from the simple ones with a drop down side to more sophisticated ones that offer various adjustment options, such as the ability to tilt or raise. Many can be converted into an independent crib once your baby gets older and is sleeping longer in the night.

Maxi-Cosi Lora is one of our favorites. It was shortlisted in the best bedside cot uk Cot category for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. MFM home tester Emily said she was impressed by how chic and modern the design was. She also appreciated the fact that it could be used as a bassinet, or a clip to your existing bed, to ensure safe side-by-side sleeping. She also liked its plush mattress, which passed our firmness tests and also that it comes with a manual inclining function for those suffering from reflux.

She wasn't a fan of the fact that it had a non mesh panel at the bottom, and she thought it was too heavy to move from room to room. She also found it to be a little heavy to carry up and down the stairs when folded into a bag for travel.

Size

A bedside cot is basically an upholstered bassinet that is fixed to your side of the bed. It allows you to reach your baby for mid-night feeding nappies, comforting and feeding. It's perfect for mothers recovering from an o-section.

The NHS and Lullaby Trust recommend that you keep your baby away from you for the first six months, to reduce the risk of SIDS. The crib at the bedside, with its low sides, is a great way to do this. It lets you access your baby easily at night.

It is important that your baby sleeps on a firm, not an extremely soft mattress. A mattress that is soft can increase the risk of suffocation for newborns, as they lack the motor control needed to turn. The breathable fabric and skin-friendly materials make this mattress comfortable for your baby, but sufficient to ensure safety.

Mum Jasmin was delighted that the crib didn't take up the entire space in her room and found it to be the ideal size for a baby. She also noted that the mattress was of high-quality unlike other cribs that seem thin and flimsy. She also likes the fact that it has storage space underneath for clothes and bedding which other bassinets don't.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM mum who tested the product at home, is thrilled that you can remove the side wall to make it easier to access your baby. She also likes the fact that legs can be placed under the bed to make it appear less bulky and take up less area on the floor. She's also amazed by how it was simple to move around her home when she needed to for check-ins and feedings during the night.

The CoZee Air crib is a favourite among parents. It was awarded a Gold Award at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards. It features a smart design with four built-in pulleys to raise or lower the crib. It also comes with a large storage bin for your baby's blankets, toys and other necessities. It's also light and easy to put together which makes it perfect for travel cot bedside with your baby.

Safety

It is crucial to think about the safety of the crib for your newborn. Official safe sleep advice from both the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends that babies should not sleep in their parents' beds because of the risks of suffocation, heat exhaustion and a greater chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Bassinets for bedside use allow parents to keep their newborn close by to help with nighttime feedings, comforting and monitoring without having to leave their bed.

This close proximity can also aid breastfeeding mothers since it allows them to be attentive to the needs of their baby while they sleep. This can help to maintain the supply of milk and also encourage breastfeeding. Some cots for bedside use adjustable height features that can aid the mother and child to reach the bassinet for feedings or other activities throughout the night.

A lot of bassinets have mattresses that are firm. This is designed to decrease the risk of suffocation and is in line with industry standards. It is important to support the bones of a newborn, because they are still squishy and aren't fully formed. The mattress should be covered with a fitted sheet in order to minimize the chance that dust mites, as well as other allergens, could cause a child to be suffocated. It must be kept clean and free of allergens.

Some bedside cots can be tilted. This can be useful for babies with reflux or digestive issues, however this should be done with great caution and at a gentle angle. It's also important to stay clear of adding pillows, duvets or padded crib bumpers to the bassinet, as they can create an obstructing risk to your baby and should only be used when the cot is placed on a flat surface.

It is also recommended to consider a bassinet that has a secure attachment system. It can be attached to your existing bed easily without the need of tools. This is especially helpful for parents who may struggle to get their child into and out of the cot, or who are concerned about rolling over in the night. If your bassinet has an attachment that is secure it is a good idea for you to check it frequently. Make sure there are no gaps and that the system is securely attached.

Comfort

If you're expecting your first child, the safety of your baby is surely one of your top priorities. There's a brand new sleep solution that lets you keep your baby close at night, without the danger of sharing the bed. The newborn bedside crib co sleeper cot is essentially a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the bed's side and allows you to lift them out towards you for night feeding and soothing. It also makes an excellent choice for mothers recovering from a c-section as it reduces the need to bend down too far or even get out of bed.

A modern newborn bedside cots uk cot should have a firm and flat mattress that can in promoting safe sleeping habits and reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The bedding should be simple with just the cot sheet and a blanket tucked in tightly at the bottom. Avoid bumpers, toys and pillows that may fall on your baby, posing the risk of suffocation. If your baby has been used to being swaddled for several weeks, you can use either a swaddle, or a baby sleep bag. However, this should be removed after they are strong enough to remove them.

Some cribs for bedside use an adjustable or drop-down side that provides easy access to your baby to feed and comfort them in the middle of the night. This is a wonderful option for parents who wish to keep an intimate relationship with their child while still following NHS safe sleep advice. However, if you're planning to sleep in the same bed as your baby, it's important to understand that this practice has been linked to an increased risk of SIDS especially when a parent accidentally is able to roll onto their child during sleep.

A breathable fabric will keep your baby comfortable and cool throughout the night. This is especially important if you plan to sleep with your newborn since the chance of being overheated increases when you sleep. The SnuzPod4 has an exclusive breathable side panel that aids in improving the flow of air, keeping your baby warm.