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Created to sit at your bedside They help you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings at night or changing their nappies. They are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside baby sleeper cot from English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently eases infants into a state of bliss without needing to leave your side of the bed. It also comes with a one-touch glide lock that secures it when your baby is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it as you'd like.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and said that it could be incorporated into many bedrooms. She also said that it's great for newborns but when they reach six months, you'll need a larger cot.

She also appreciated the aspect that the side panel sliding can be lifted with just one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her bed. Another advantage was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adapted to almost any size of bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features, including a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll require during the newborn stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps that come with infants. It also comes with a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The most appealing feature of this cot for bed is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return, allowing you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to snooze while your baby naps in your arms and allows you to scoop them up for cuddles or feeds in bed. It has the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.

The more luxurious version of this cot for large bedside crib [www.rmbbk.com] use has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor light to help you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and a storage caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that sits close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked for added security. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs that they are rolling over or has reached 20 pounds. It has been independently tested and certified 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 range of modern colours, and wood effect features. It's a winner for sleep. The breathable mesh siding lets in plenty of air and gives you a good view of baby, and the mattress is able to support your child to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for relieving reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready for your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish standalone with the most comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits into an easy-to-carry bag so you can take it on a weekend away or if baby stays at Grandma's.

The 2021 best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimal comfort for babies in the first few months of. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's extra thick, adjustable to five different heights and a rocking option for napping with a fuss. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than other cots for bedside and is easy to raise it to the proper bed level using just two levers (although some moms found the bar attaching the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which lets you to position it closer your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for infants. The brand started with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50% more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly padded side panels keep baby's arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and the fabrics are removable and hand washable.

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

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this model features softly padded sides instead of cot bars which keep little legs and arms from becoming stuck or tangled. It's also a good option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and relaxing.

It also comes with more features than most of the other cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline for reflux and colic as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did say the safety catch on the top bar could click loudly when reattached, which could wake your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both movable and hand washable 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 based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives a dreamy sense of a sunlit Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love story for sure however the music's great.

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.