Newborn Bedside Cot

A newborn bedside cot is a small sleeper that allows new babies to share the same room as their parents without the dangers of co-sleeping (which the AAP cautions against due suffocation and SIDS). It helps you take care of your infant and feed them during the night.

This sleeper has a mattress that is firm and supports babies backs, which reduces the chance of SIDS. It can slide over the bed of your adult to make it easier for you to lift your baby for nighttime nursing or sunrise cuddles.

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A bedside crib, also called a co-sleeper or bassinet, is a bassinet style baby cot that clips to your bed. This lets you reach your baby quickly and safely for a nighttime feed, comforting, or cuddles. They are a great option for mums or new parents recovering from a csection as they offer easy access to baby and don't require you to get up from your bed.

There are many different designs available, from the basic ones that have a drop down side to more sophisticated ones that have numerous adjustment options, like an incline or a height. The majority of them can be converted into a separate crib for daytime naps or when your baby is about months old and sleeps longer at night.

Maxi-Cosi Lora is one of our favorites. It was selected in the Best 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 clipped to your existing bed for a safe side-by-side sleep. She also adored its soft mattress which passed our firmness tests and also that it comes with an adjustable manual inclining feature for reflux sufferers.

She wasn't a fan of the fact that it had a non mesh panel on the bottom and thought it was too bulky to move from room to room. It also felt a little heavy to carry up and down the stairs once folded away into its bag for travel cot bedside.

Size

A bedside cot is basically the bassinet style cot that can be fixed to the side of the bed. It lets you easily reach your baby during the night for feeding nappies, comforting and feeding. It's also great for moms recovering from C-sections.

The NHS and Lullaby Trust recommend that you keep your baby separate from you for the first six months, to lower the risk of SIDS. The crib that is placed beside your bed with its low sides, is a great way to accomplish this. It lets you access your baby easily during the night.

It is essential that your baby is sleeping on a firm, not an extremely soft mattress. Newborns don't have the motor control to turn over and a soft mattress could increase the risk of drowning. This mattress is made of skin-friendly and air-tight materials. It is a comfortable fit for your baby but firm enough to ensure safety.

Mum Jasmin was pleased that the crib didn't occupy too the entire space in her room and thought it was the ideal size for a baby. She also stated that the mattress was of high-quality and not like other mattresses that are thin and fragile. She also likes the fact that it has a storage area underneath for clothes and bedding which other bassinets do not have.

MFM mum home tester Mehack is a huge fan of the side wall that is removable that allows you to drop it down to give easy access to your baby. She also likes the fact that the legs tuck under the bed so it doesn't look bulky or take up a lot of floor space. She's also impressed by how easy it is to move around the house as you need to for ease during late-night meals and check-ins.

A winner of the Gold award in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, the CoZee Air is a popular choice among parents. It has a clever design with four pulleys that are built-in to raise or lower the crib and comes with a large storage bin for your baby's blankets, toys and other essentials. It's also light and easy to put together, making it ideal for travel with your baby.

Safety

When choosing a baby's bedside cot, you must keep the safety of your baby in your mind. The official safe sleep guidelines 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 higher chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Bedside bassinets enable parents to keep their newborns close to them, facilitating nighttime feedings, comforting, and monitoring without having to leave their bed.

This close proximity can aid breastfeeding mothers since it allows them to attend to the needs of their infant while still sleeping. This can help maintain the supply of milk and encourage breastfeeding. Some cots for bedside crib and travel cot use adjustable height features that aid mother and child to access the bassinet for feedings or other care throughout the night.

Many bassinets are equipped with a firm mattress, which is designed to reduce the risk of suffocation, and also meets industry standards. It is important to provide support for the bones of a newborn, because they are still squishy and not fully formed. The mattress should be covered with an appropriate sheet to decrease the risk that dust mites or other allergens, can suffocate a child. It must be kept clean and free of allergens.

Some bedside rocking crib cots have the ability to be tilted, which can be beneficial for babies suffering from reflux or digestive issues, however this should always be done with extreme caution and at a moderate angle. Avoid putting pillows, duvets, or padded crib bumpers in the bassinet. They could pose the risk of suffocation your baby.

You should also think about the bassinet with a secure attachment system. It can be attached to your existing bed easily without the use of tools. This can be especially useful for parents who struggle to get their child into and out of the cot or who are concerned about rolling over during sleep. If your bassinet does have secured attachments, it's recommended to regularly check that it's securely attached and that there aren't gaps or loose parts that could pose a hazard.

Comfort

If you're expecting a child and you're worried about the safety of your child is definitely one of your top priorities. There's a new sleep solution that allows you to keep your baby close at night without the risk of bed-sharing. The newborn bedside cot is essentially a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the bed's side that allows you to take them away for feeding at night and calming. It is also a great choice for mums recovering from a c-section as it reduces the need to bend too much or even take a step out of the bed.

A modern cot for infants should have a firm, newborn bedside cot flat mattress to help in promoting safe sleeping habits and reduce the chance of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The bedding should be simple, comprising a cot sheets and a blanket tightly tucked on the bottom. Avoid bumpers, toys or pillows since they could be thrown over your baby and create a risk of suffocation. If your baby is used to being swaddled you can make use of a swaddle, or a baby sleep bag for the first few weeks, however it should be removed when possible after they've gained the strength and confidence to take off their wraps.

Some bedside co sleeper cot cribs have a removable or drop-down side to make it easy for your newborn for middle-of-the-night feeds and comforting. This feature is perfect for parents who wish to maintain a close relationship with their child, while adhering to NHS guidelines for sleep. If you're planning to co-sleep in the same bed with your child it's important to recognize that this practice has been linked to a higher risk of SIDS particularly when a parent accidentally is able to roll onto their child during sleep.

A fabric that is breathable will keep your baby comfy and cool throughout the night. This is especially important if you intend to sleep with your baby as the risk of overheating in the night increases. The SnuzPod4 features a unique breathable side panel that helps improve the flow of air, keeping your baby warm.