The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your bedside They help you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot, away from your bed in order to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. This cosy option was a favorite among our mum testers. It glides in a motion that can help calm babies to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot bed cot from English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep safely without sharing your bed. It comes with a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to ease your baby into sleep without you having to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide into place when your child is asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed and retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It is also simple to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect for packing and travel. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in two packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a excellent purchase". She also loved the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also thought that the design was stylish and would fit with the majority of bedroom decors. However, she did point out that while it's great for newborns, once they're six months old you will need to buy them a bigger cot.

She also loved the feature that the side panel slide can be lowered with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her bed. Another advantage was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adapted to almost any size of bed, and there are straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features and includes a side bag ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll need during the infant stage. It has a durable mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit ups and other mishaps with infants. It also has a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby for peace of mind. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return so you can take care of your baby bedside co sleeper without having to get up from your bed. This is particularly important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to snooze while your baby naps beside you and it also makes it easier to hug them for cuddles or feeds in the bed. It comes with a night light with 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 for an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor lamp to help you stay awake at night without disturbing your baby or partner as well as a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and cot bedside adjustable base that sits close to beds that are that are 34 inches or more and the side wall can be locked for added security. It's designed to be used until your baby shows signs of rolling over or reaching 20 pounds. It 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 clean and stylish design, available in a variety of modern colors and wood effect details, this stylish bassinet for bed is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh panel allows for plenty of air and gives you a good view of baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as nap time during the day. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. If you're ready move your baby into their own space it transforms into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfy mattress. It also folds flat and fits in a handy travel bag, so you can carry it on a weekend away or if baby stays at Grandma's.

The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It comes with a comfortable mattress that is extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights, and cot bedside a rocking option for napping with a fuss. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and comfortable on the baby's body.

Its small frame makes it smaller than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level using just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It also glides side to side, which can help you place it closer to your bed when it's time to feed your baby night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket for all your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle specialises in designing products that help parents be more comfortable parents as well as safer for infants. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 industry and consumer 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 most stringent British safety standards, is 50% more breathable. The crib can also be turned into a cot using a separate kit, resulting in an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. The softly cushioned side panels keep baby's arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and the fabrics can be washed and removed.

This bedside crib attaches securely to your divan or bed frame, and its wheels that swivel make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only product on this list that has a drop-down side, which can be opened to allow the ability to feed your child at night or comforting.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this model features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which keep little legs and arms from becoming tangled or trapped. It's also a good choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's easy to get baby in and out to nurse and soothe.

It also comes with more features than the other cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline for colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did say the safety catch on the top bar can click loudly when reattached, which may wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French: moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poetry and gives an ethereal feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a romantic melodrama certainly but the music's great.

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