The Best Bedside Cot

The cribs are designed to be put by your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for night feeds and nappy changing. These cribs can also be an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cosy option was a favourite by our mom testers. It is a smooth motion that helps to soothe babies 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 in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into dreamland without you having to get off your side of the bed. It also comes with a one-touch glide lock that locks it in place when your baby is asleep. There are safety straps to keep it firmly attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it when you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon design softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal to travel with and pack. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and said that it would look great in most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's a great choice for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll require an additional cot.

She also appreciated the fact that the side panel slide can be lowered with one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are also clips and straps to ensure it is secured.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has a lot going for it with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the newborn stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base that can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps that happen with infants. Plus, it includes a machine-washable mattress so you can keep it clean.

The best thing about this bedside cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby for safe sleep. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return so you can take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is particularly important for new moms recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're sleeping. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right track with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has a floor light to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit on beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to increase security. It's designed to be used until your child begins to show 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

With its premium clean design that comes in a range of contemporary colors and wood effect details this elegant bedside cot crib bassinet is a real sleep winner. The mesh-like siding allows plenty of air to circulate and gives you a good view of baby bedside crib, and the mattress is supportive enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as nap time during the day. Plus, it has the ability to tilt it upwards for alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. When you're ready to give your baby a space of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone with an incredibly 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 when baby stays over at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides optimum comfort to baby during the first few months of. It features a breathable and extra-thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings, and a rocking feature for babies who are fussy. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on the baby's body.

It's compact frame makes it smaller than other cots for bedside cosleeper use. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level using just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs up and down. It also glides from side to side, which helps you position it closer to your bed when it's time for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products to make parenting easier for parents, and safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50% more air-tight. The crib also converts into a bed (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. The softly padded side panels keep baby's arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and the fabrics are washable and removable.

This bedside crib vs cot crib can be attached securely to your bed or divan frame Its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. This is the only product in this list that has a drop-down, removable side. It can be opened for evening comforting or food preparation.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It features soft padding on the sides instead of cot bars. This helps prevent the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's a great option for women who are nursing or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby in and out.

It also comes with more features than the other cribs that are on this list, like a gentle incline for colic and reflux as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress are both removable and hand washable The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair deLune," (French moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's poetic wistfulness and conveys an ethereal feeling of a sunny Italian small bedside cot town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic romance certain but the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't played by a pianist but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.