The Best Bedside Cot

The cribs are designed to be placed by your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and nappy changes. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe suggest that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This will reduce the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide newborn bedside cot cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently soothes infants into a state of bliss without having to get off your side of the bed and an easy-to-use glide lock that locks it in place once your little one is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you please.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window, and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your child sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect for travelling with and packing away. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two-packs.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She also appreciated the ease of the glide was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and said that it could be incorporated into many bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's great for infants, once they reach six months old, you'll need to get them an additional cot.

She also loved the aspect that the sliding side panel can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little ones from the comfort of her own bed. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to almost any size bed, and it comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has many advantages, including a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It comes with 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 bedside cot co sleeper cot can rotate 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, can be raised and then returned automatically so that you can take care of your baby from bed without having to step out of your way This is particularly important for mothers who have just had C-sections.

The swivel function allows you to relax while your baby sleeps beside you and it also helps you scoop them up to cuddle or feed them in bed. It has a nightlight and three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will keep you on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also has an adjustable floor lamp that helps you see at the night without disrupting your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that sits on beds that are 34 inches or more and its side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It's designed to be used until your child is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover 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

This stylish bedside bassinet comes with an elegant design that comes with a variety of modern colors and wood features. It is a real success for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for air to flow in and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for easing congestion and reflux if needed. If you're ready to give your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits into a handy travel bag, so you can carry it with you on a trip to the beach or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable mattress that's extra thick and adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with napping with a fuss. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it less bulky than the majority of twin bedside cot cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level with only two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It also glides from side to side, which can help you position it closer to your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket for all your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards, is 50 percent 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 solution for toddlers and newborns. Soft padded side panels keep the baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the cot bars. Fabrics are movable and can be hand washed.

The bedside cosleeper crib is simple to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a divan or bedframe. This is the only product on this list with a side that can be removed and drop down. It is able to be opened for evening comforting or feeding.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this bassinet features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which prevent little arms and legs from getting stuck or tangled. It's a great option for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section as it is easy to lift the baby inside and out.

It also has more features than the cribs on this list, including an easy incline to help with colic and cot for bedside reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety latch at the top bar could be a bit loud when it's removed. This could cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric are both washable and removable. washed The crib is simple to put together.

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 wistful poem, and conveys the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love story however the music is excellent.

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