The best bedside cot for newborn Bedside Cot

They are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for feedings and nappy changing. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that babies sleep in a crib away from your bed. This will prevent the possibility of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cosy option with an elegant gliding motion that helps bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes infants into a state of bliss without needing to leave your side of the bed and the glide lock is a single touch that secures it once your little one is fast asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you like.

The curved cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the security and comfort of your sleeper. It is also simple to disassemble and assemble, 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 called it "a high-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be elegant and said it could be incorporated into many bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's great for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll need to buy them an additional cot.

She also loved the aspect that the side panel slide can be lifted with just one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit nearly any bed size. There are clips and cot for bedside straps to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It comes with a side pouch for diapers, nipple lotion and other necessities during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean after spit ups, blowouts, and other mishaps with infants. It also has an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.

The best bedside cot thing about this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. Its patented side wall lowers and automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby while in the bed without having to get away from your bed This is particularly important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you sleep. It comes with the nightlight, three calming sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or cot for bedside bottle-feeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit on beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to improve safety. It is designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over or reaches 20lbs. It has been independently tested and inspected by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

This sleek bedside bassinet has an elegant design, with a range of contemporary colors and wood features. It is a real win for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and offers a stunning view of your child. The mattress is firm enough to allow for both daytime naps and nighttime sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to help ease reflux and congestion in the event of a need. And when you're ready to move your baby to their own room it can be converted into a stylish, standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag to take it along on a weekend trip or even when your baby is at Grandma’s.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a comfortable and thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings, and a rocking feature for nappers who are fussy. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.

Its small frame makes it more compact than most wooden bedside cot cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level with only two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved side to side to position it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to soothe your baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it comes with a large storage basket underneath for everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first hypoallergenic moses basket with no wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from the industry and consumer.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards, is 50 percent more breathable. The crib also converts into a cot (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleeping solution for toddlers and newborns. Softly padded side panels prevent the baby's arms and legs from getting caught on bars on the cot. Fabrics are removable and can be washed by hand.

This bedside crib co sleeper crib can be attached securely to your bed frame Its swivel wheels mean it's easy to manoeuvre. It's the only item on this list with an opening side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.

This model is different from the other bassinets that are included in this guide. It has soft padded side panels instead of cot bars. This stops the legs and arms of babies from becoming entangled. It's also a good choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's simple to lift baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also comes with a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs listed on this list that include a gentle incline to help with reflux and colic. It also has a storage hammock under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar could be loud when it is reattached, which could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French: moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poetry and gives the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small bedside cot town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale, but the music is fantastic.

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.