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Designed to sit by your bedside they allow you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. They are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other experts in safe sleep recommend that newborns are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the possibility of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby into sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also available that secures the glide in position after your child is asleep. There are safety straps to keep it firmly attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it as you wish to.
The curved cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal to take on trips and then pack away. The cot for bedside is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.
Roanna loved this cotbed and said it was "a top-quality purchase". She also appreciated the fact that the gliding action was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and suggested that it would look great in most bedroom decors. She also said that it's great for infants, but when they reach six months old, you will require a bigger cot.
She also loved the aspect that the side panel slide can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little ones from the comfort of her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are straps and clips that ensure it is secured.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It has a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials during the first stage of infanthood. It has a sturdy base and mattress that can be cleaned easily after blowouts, spit ups, and other mishaps with infants. Plus, it includes a machine-washable mattress so that you can keep it fresh.
The bedside crib or cot cot can rotate 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return to allow you to take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature lets you to sleep while your baby sleeps in your arms and allows you to hug them for cuddles or feedings in bed. It has a nightlight with three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will help you stay on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has the option of a floor lamp to help you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that sits close to beds that are that are up to 34 inches high, while its side wall can be locked for extra security. It's designed to be used until your baby shows signs of rolling over 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 sleek and modern design that comes in a range of modern colors and wood effect details, this stylish bassinet for bed is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for both daytime naps and the night time sleep. It also has a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux in the event of a need. If you're ready move your baby into their own room it can be converted into a stylish, standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits into a handy travel cot bedside crib bag, so you can carry it for a weekend getaway or if baby stays at Grandma's.
This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for the most beautiful Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies during the first few months of. It features a breathable mattress that's extra thick and adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with fussy naps. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.
Its slim frame makes it more compact than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level with only two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side, allowing you to position it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to help your baby get to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket beneath for everything your baby needs.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting easier for parents as well as safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 industry and consumer awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize breathability while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby bedside cot. Its mattress is also 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot with an additional kit, making it an ideal sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from being caught by bars on the cot. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.
This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list with a drop-down side, which can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this one 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 women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet to nurse and soothe.
It also has a few more features than the majority of cribs on this list, such as an incline that is gentle to aid with colic and reflux. There is also a hammock for storage under the crib, and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch on the top bar may be a bit loud when it's reattached. This may wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives a dreamy sense of a sunlit Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a romantic melodrama for sure, but at least the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.