The Best bedside crib vs cot Cot

The cribs are designed to be placed close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and nappy changing. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cozy option was a popular choice by our mom testers. It is a smooth motion that helps to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot bed cot made by English brand Joie that is designed to help you co-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It has a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without you having to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide into position when your child has fallen asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed and retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows add to the security and comfort of your child's sleeper. It is also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for packing and travel. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and said it was "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and said that it would look great in most bedrooms. However, she did point out that while it's great for babies, once they're six months old, you'll need to buy them an extra large cot.

She also appreciated 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. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are clips and straps that can be used to help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It has a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion and other necessities during the newborn stage. It has a durable base and mattress that is easy to clean after blowouts, spit ups and other mishaps with infants. It also is machine washable to keep it fresh.

The best thing about this cot bedside is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. Its patented side wall can be raised and then returned automatically to allow you to take care of your baby from bed without having to go out of your way which is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're asleep. It has an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The deluxe version of this bedside cot 6 months plus cot includes wood accents to give it an elegant look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed on beds that are up to 34 inches high and the side wall can be locked for added security. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs of rolling over or has reached a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and certified by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

This stylish bedside cot newborn bassinet comes with a premium design with a range of contemporary colours, and wood effect features. It's a win for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to circulate and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for relieving reflux and congestion when required. If you're ready for your baby a space of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes the most comfortable mattress. It also can be folded flat and fit into the perfect travel bag so you can bring it on a weekend away or if baby stays at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It has a breathable mattress that's thicker and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature for fussy naps. 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.

It's compact frame makes it smaller than other cots for bedside use. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which helps you to position it closer your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a large storage basket for all your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle specialises in designing products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for their children. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase breathability while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50% more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be converted into a bed (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's legs and arms from getting caught on bars on the cot. Fabrics are washable and washable by hand.

This bedside rocking crib crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bedframe or divan. It's the only product on this list with a drop-down side, which can be opened to give you access to your food at night or a relaxing.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are included in this guide. It has softly padding on the sides instead of bars for cots. This helps prevent the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's also a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also comes with more features than most of the cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline for colic and reflux, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar can click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress are both removable and hand washable, and the crib is easy to assemble.

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 conveys an ethereal impression of a sunlit Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is excellent.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.