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The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside, these cribs allow you to reach baby bedside crib at 3 am for night feeds or changing their nappies. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib, away from your bed to reduce the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy solution with smooth gliding motions to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently eases baby into a dream without having to get off your side of the bed. It also has a one-touch glide lock that locks it in place when your baby is fast asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed and retractable wheels that let you move it when you want to.

The curved cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your little sleeper. It is also simple to assemble or disassemble making it perfect to travel with and pack. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a high-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was very stylish and could be a good match with most bedrooms. She also said that it is ideal for babies, but when they reach the age of six months, you'll require a bigger cot.

She also liked the fact that the side panel that slides could be moved down by one hand, so she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. Another plus point was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adapted to almost any size of bed, and it comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has a lot going for it with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy base and mattress that can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps associated with infants. Plus, it comes with a machine-washable sheet so you can keep it clean.

The best thing about this cot Bedside co sleeper cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby for safe sleep. Its side walls that are patent-pending lower and then automatically return so you can take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're sleeping. It has a night light with three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a timer for nursing to help you stay on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has an illuminated floor to help you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and a storage caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed on beds up to 34 inches tall and the side wall can be locked to ensure security. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs that they are moving over or reach a weight of 20 lbs. 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 stylish bedside bassinet comes with an elegant design, with a variety of modern colours, and wood effect features. It's a win for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for plenty of air to enter and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is firm enough to allow for even naps during the day as well as the night time sleep. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if required. When you're ready to move your baby to their own room it can be converted into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfy mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel so you can bring it along on a weekend trip or when your baby stays at Grandma's.

Shortlisted for 2021's best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers optimum comfort for baby during the initial stages of. It has a breathable mattress that's extra thick, adjustable to five different heights and a rocking bedside crib option for infants who are fussy during nap time. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside crib with changing table, and it's easy to raise to the correct bed level with only two levers (although some mums found the bar attaching the legs to be tricky to move upwards and downwards). It can also be moved from side to side, allowing you to position it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to help your baby get to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket to store all of the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products that make parenting simpler for parents, and more secure for infants. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. The mattress is 50 percent more air-tight than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a cot (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the cot bars. Fabrics are removable and washable by hand.

This bedside cot 6 months plus crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bedframe or divan. 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.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It has softly padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This stops the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's also a good option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's easy to get baby into and out of the bassinet to nurse and soothe.

It also has more features than most of the cribs on this list, such as an easy incline to help with colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety latch at the top bar may be noisy when it is being reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric are both removable and hand washable The crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement in Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair de Lune," (French: moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine’s romantic poetry and offers the impression of a sun-drenched 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 Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love story however the music is great.

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