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The Best Bedside Cot

They are designed to be put by your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am for feedings and nappy changes. They can also be 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 loved this cosy option with an elegant gliding motion that helps bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside travel crib cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It was designed to let you co-sleep without sharing your bed. It features a glide that glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into place when your child is asleep. Safety straps hold it securely in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you'd like.

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

Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was stylish and could be a good match with most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to buy them an extra large cot.

She also appreciated that the side panel that slides could be moved down by one hand, so she could quickly answer wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her infants. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to almost any size bed, and it comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It has a side pouch for diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials for the first stage of infanthood. It also comes with a sturdy mattress and a solid base that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps associated with infants. It also includes a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. The side wall is patented and lowers and then automatically returns so you can tend to your baby while in the bed without having to get away from your bed which is crucial for mothers who have just had C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're sleeping. It features an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this bedside cot crib cot adds wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to help you sleep at the night without disturbing your baby or partner as well as an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that fits next to beds up to 34 inches tall and the side wall can be locked for extra safety. It's designed to be used until your baby is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover or reaches 20 lbs and 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 that comes in a range of contemporary colors and wood effect details this elegant bedside co sleeper cot bassinet is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh siding allows for plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby. the mattress is supportive enough to allow for both nighttime and napping during the day. It also has a reflux incline function for relieving reflux and congestion when required. When you're ready to move your baby into their own room it can be converted into a stylish, standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and fit into an easy-to-carry bag so you can take it on a weekend away or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper is 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 during the first few months of. It has a breathable mattress that's thicker and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature to help with fussy naps. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest premium fabric that is soft and comfortable on the baby's body.

Its small frame makes it less bulky than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level with only two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side to place it closer to the bed for night feedings or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for their children. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot using an additional kit, resulting in an ideal sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are washable and removable.

The bedside crib travel cot crib is secured to your divan or bed frame and its swivel wheels 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 the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this model features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which protect infant legs and arms from becoming stuck or tangled. It's a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a csection, since it's easy to get the baby inside and out.

It also has more features than the other cribs on this list, such as an easy incline for colic and reflux, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar may click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress are both removable and hand washable, and the crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem. It gives a dreamy sense of a sunny Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic, but the music is 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.