The Best Bedside Cot

These cribs are designed to be put near your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for night feeds and changing nappy. These cribs are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. This cozy option was a favorite by our mom testers. It glides in a motion that helps to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It features a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby to sleep without you having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in position when your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you like.

The curved cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the security and comfort of your child's sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it ideal 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 packs of two.

Roanna loved this cotbed and said it was "a high quality buy". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was very stylish and would fit with most bedroom decors. She also said that it is ideal for infants, but once they reach six months, you will need a larger cot.

She also loved the aspect that the side panel sliding can be lowered with one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little children from her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are also clips and straps that can be used to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features with a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It has a sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean after blowouts, spit ups, and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine-washable mattress so you can keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this cot Bedside Travel Crib is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby for secure sleep. Its patented side wall lowers and then automatically returns to allow you to take care of your baby while in bed without having to go out of your way This is particularly important for mothers who have just had C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It has a nightlight and three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to ensure you are on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside cot bed use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your partner and a storage caddy that keeps all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed next to beds that are 34 inches or more and its side wall can be locked for added security. It's designed to be used until your child is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover 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

This stylish bedside bassinet comes with an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colors and wood features. It's a success for sleep. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby, and the mattress is able to support your child for both nighttime sleep and Bedside travel Crib napping during the day. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for easing congestion and reflux if required. If you're ready to give your baby a space of their own, the crib converts into a stylish stand-alone unit with the most comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits in an easy-to-carry bag so you can take it with you on a trip to the beach or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The 2021 best bedside cots Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this sleeper provides optimal comfort for babies in the early stages. It features a breathable mattress that is extra thick, adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's body.

It's compact frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside use. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level with only two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs up and down. It can also be moved from side to side so you can put it closer to your bed to feed your baby at night or to soothe your baby back to sleep. As with other bedsides it has a huge storage basket beneath for everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products that make parenting simpler for parents, and more secure for babies. The company was founded with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in the year 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from the industry and consumer.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50 percent more breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately), making it a versatile sleep option for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels keep baby's legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.

The bedside crib is secured to your bed or divan frame, and its wheels that swivel make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only product on this list with a drop-down side, which can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or a relaxing.

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

It also has more features than most of the cribs that are on this list, like a gentle incline for reflux and colic as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when removed. This may 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 in the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's romantic poetry and offers an ethereal feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is fantastic.

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