The Best Bedside Cot For Newborns

A bedside cot crib crib is a bassinet style crib that attaches to the side of your mattress. This makes it easy to reach your baby during the night for a relaxed feeding. They are suitable from birth until around six months.

The Lullaby Trust and the NHS both recommend that babies sleep in separate cots from their parents in their beds. This will lower the chance of SIDS. These best bedside cots allow this.

1. Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper with Clear-Vue

Arm's Reach was founded by a father and mother team in the days before co-sleeping was a common practice. They designed a design to allow parents to sleep in a safe environment with their infants. It was the first bedside cot that allowed infants to sleep close without suffocating or falling into the mattress or parent's side of the bed. Clear-Vue has been in use for over 25 years and has never been any reported injuries or fatalities.

It has built-in leg extensions to adjust to different mattress heights and includes sheets and a fitted cover. The bassinet is suitable for babies up to five months old, or until they begin pushing up on their knees. The Co-Sleeper is a bassinet that can be used as a stand-alone unit or affixed to the parent's mattress with the strap and plate included. It's simple to switch between the two modes using a simple pull of a string, but be aware that it does not meet the federal requirements for an attached bed which means your child should never be left alone in this type of arrangement.

McKenna was also impressed by the Co-Sleeper's ease of use. She noted that it is easy to lift your child in and out of the bassinet from the cozy bed to feed them during the night or for other needs. He also praised the safety of the Co-Sleeper as it is in compliance with all requirements for a baby's crib and bassinet. It's been on the marketplace for decades and "about 1.5 million units have been sold" without any reported infant accidents or deaths.

The Clear-Vue bedside cot was the most accessible of the cots we evaluated. Its swiveling sleep area and height adjustment made it easier to get into your child's room and provide comfort. The Clear-Vue does not have lower sidewalls which require you to stand or crouch down to retrieve your baby.

The Clear-Vue is the only one of our top picks that doesn't attach to a bed for a parent, however, it was an impressive second place and better than other beds we tried that were designed to be affixed to a bed that parents sleep in. It is strong, solid feel, and lots of storage space.

2. HALO Bassinest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is a unique bedside cot that rotates 360 degrees to ensure that baby is close and make it easier for parents to get into and out of the bed. It also features a lower wall that allows moms to tend to their infants without having to get out of bed. This is a huge benefit for nursing mothers who need help tending to their infants in cluster feeding in the early months and weeks after the birth.

The Bassinest has mesh side walls that allow for plenty of airflow. Additionally, the Swivel feature is perfect for parents who need to monitor their baby throughout the night. Having the baby nearby and easily visible can make all the difference in the anxiety of being a new parent, especially during those late-night nursing sessions.

The Bassinest scored well in the Convenience Assessment, which rated features that make it simple to use and clean. This is a necessity for those who have to face spit-ups and diaper blowouts in the beginning of life. The Bassinest can be cleaned easily with water and is a light weight. The mattress pad is washable. It comes with a side bag to store diapers and nipple lotion, which you'll require during the sleepless beginnings of motherhood.

There are a variety of models of the Bassinest. One is the standard Essentia model, which is without additional features. There is also the LUXE Plus series, which comes with white noise and vibrations that aid babies in falling asleep and stay asleep. Both models include a mattress pad, fitted sheet, and a large bedside crib storage caddy that is larger than the storage pouches on other Bassinest models.

The LUXE Plus series includes an lowering-wall lock, a sturdy and sturdy base that can be adjusted for the majority of beds between 22" and 34" and the floor lamp lets you see your baby throughout the day and a removable storage bag that can hold any extra bedding or items. It's not suitable for travel due to the size and weight, but the swivel function is great for keeping baby near while you're at home.

3. Joie Roomie Glide

The design is designed to make bonding between parents a dream this co-sleeper from English brand Joie is more than a crib for the bed. It allows you to lay next to your child without sharing the bed. Feed, soothe or snuggle your baby right in the peace of your own bed and take pleasure in every second of the infant stage.

The Joie Roomie Glide Cot is easy to use and clean. It's a great choice for parents who want to sleep in a safe environment with their newborn. Its cocoon-shaped rounded design, soft side panels that are padded and a double mesh window allow you to monitor your baby's sleep from your couch or bed. The sliding side panel lifts and lowers with just one hand, making it easier to answer those late-night wakeup calls. The gliding motion will also gently soothe your child to peace so that you can have a good night of sleep.

The crib comes with a washable mattress that is removable for easy cleaning, and an aluminum lightweight and sturdy frame for easy movement. It has four locking wheels to keep it in place and is covered with a rubbery material to avoid scratches on the floor.

One of the most appealing features that is unique to the Roomie Glide is its adjustable height. You can adjust the legs to fit the height of your couch or bed, so that it is in perfect alignment with your baby's mattress. This is particularly useful if you're breastfeeding as it lets you feed your baby close by without leaving your bed. The height also helps minimise the chance of your baby falling out of the crib.

Another useful feature is the built-in rocking mechanism which is ideal for babies. Two buttons located on the sides of the crib trigger a gentle rocking motion that is soothing and comforting for your baby. You can choose a leisurely or a lively pace. The gliding feature can be locked once your baby has fallen asleep.

The only downside of the Roomie Glide cot is that it is not suitable for babies. You'll need to upgrade your baby's bed to a full size cot once he or she turns six months (normally around the time they move into their own room). Roanna found it to be a great cotbed and would highly recommend it.

4. Bjorn Cradle

The Bjorn Cradle is a great choice for parents who are looking for a chic simple wooden bedside cot cot. Its simple design is beautiful in any space and is easy to set up and use. Its low height is beneficial for parents who need to monitor their child when they sleep. This bassinet scored a higher than average score in our Eco-Health category because it doesn't contain any flame retardant chemicals, has a small amount of toxic substances, and is endorsed by Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class I for baby products.

The BabyBjorn is a compact, cozy cradle which soothes babies by gently rocking them. Parents can manually rock their baby, or the cradle will turn their own movements into gentle rocking. The transparent mesh sides of the cradle help to promote air circulation, allowing parents to keep an eye on their child while they sleep.

The cradle is simple to move around the house because of its lightweight weight. It is also easy to clean and is machine-washable using the mattress pad and a designated sheet. It is essential to remember that the cradle should not be used with any additional padding, mattress or comforter.

Like all sleeping spaces it's essential to practice safe sleeping habits to lower the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). This includes putting your child on their back for each nap, and also when they sleep in the cradle. It is also recommended that you stop using the cradle as soon as your baby starts to push up on their knees and hands or reaches 8 kg/18lbs, whichever comes first.

Like all of our bassinets and cradles BabyBjorn cradle is made with child-friendly materials that are tested to meet the latest safety standards. In fact, the company tests every product to ensure that they do not contain harmful chemicals or toxins that could harm your baby. The cradle is made from cotton and polyester, and is free from allergens that can irritate the baby's sensitive skin. The fabric also aids in air circulation and is hypoallergenic.