The Best Bedside Cot

The cribs are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am for feedings and nappy changing. 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 in order to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative cheap bedside cot cot made by English brand Joie that is designed to help you co-sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in position after your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it when you want to.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh windows and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and deemed it "a excellent purchase". She also loved the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and that it would go with most bedrooms. She did mention that it is ideal for newborns but when they reach the age of six months, you will require a bigger cot.

She also appreciated that the side panel that slides could be lowered by one hand, so she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her infants. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit almost any size bed. There are clips and straps that can be used to help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has many advantages and includes a side bag 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. Additionally, it is machine washable so you can keep it fresh.

The most appealing feature of this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby for safe sleep. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're asleep. It has a night light and three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to help you stay on the right track with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The deluxe version of this cot for bedside (Continuing) use has wood accents for a more sophisticated look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor lamp to help you see at the night without disrupting your baby or partner as well as a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit on beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase security. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs that they are moving over or reaches 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

With its sleek and modern design in a range of contemporary colors and wood effect details, this elegant large bedside cot bassinet is a true sleeper. The mesh-like siding allows for plenty of air and gives you a good view of your baby, and the mattress is able to support your child for both nighttime sleep and daytime naps. Additionally, it comes with a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if required. 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 stored in a bag that is convenient for travel bedside crib so that you can take it along on a weekend trip or when your baby stays at Grandma's.

The 2021 most comfortable Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimal comfort for babies in the first few months of. It has a comfortable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings and a rocking feature for fussy nappers. Plus, it's made with EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other large bedside crib cot options, and it's easy to raise it to the proper bed height with just two levers (although some mothers found the bar attaching the legs difficult to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which helps you position it closer to your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket for all baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for infants. The company was founded with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 consumer and industry awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleeping solution for newborns to toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect the baby's arms and legs from being caught by bars on the cot. Fabrics are washable and can be hand washed.

This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed or divan frame and its wheels that swivel make it easy to maneuver. This is the only product in this list that has a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened to allow for comforting at night or food preparation.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It has softly padded side panels instead of cot bars. This stops the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's also a good option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's simple to lift baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also comes with more features than cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it say the safety catch on the top bar can sound a loud click when reattached which may wake up your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both movable and hand washed, and the crib is 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 the impression of a sun-drenched 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 stares at her with that vampire love. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic however the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is played not by a piano, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.