The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your bedside cot reviews they allow you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other experts in safe sleep suggest that babies sleep in a crib far from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy option that has an elegant gliding motion that helps lull 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 has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently eases baby into a dream without needing to leave your side of the bed. It also has the glide lock is a single touch that locks it in place after your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that keep it firmly attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.

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

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and described it as "a high quality buy". She also loved the ease of the glide was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and could be a good match with the majority of bedrooms. She did say that it's great for newborns but when they reach the age of six months old, you will require a larger cot.

She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lifted by one hand, which meant she could quickly answer wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her children. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly any size bed. There are clips and straps that can be used to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with a lot going for it, including a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base that can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps associated with infants. Plus, it is machine washable so you can keep it fresh.

The most appealing feature of this cot bedside crib with wheels is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return to allow you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

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

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that fits close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked for added safety. It's designed to be used until your baby shows signs of rolling over 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 sleek bedside crib that turns into cot bassinet has an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colors and wood details. It's a win for sleep. The mesh-like siding allows for plenty of air and gives you a good view of your baby, and the mattress is able to support your child to be used for nighttime sleep as well as nap time during the day. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion, if necessary. If you're ready for your baby a space of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a bag that is convenient for travel to take it along on a trip to the weekend or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies during the first few months of. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's thicker that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking option for infants who are fussy during nap time. 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.

It's compact frame makes it less bulky than other cots for bedside use. It's also easy to raise the bed to the proper level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs up and down. It can also be moved side to side to position it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to soothe your baby back to sleep. It also comes with a large basket that can store all the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for their children. The brand started with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize the airflow and allow you to monitor baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more breathable than standard foam mattresses, and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep option for infants and toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep the baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the bars on the cot. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.

The bedside cot 6 months plus crib is secured to your bed or divan frame, and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. This is the only product on this list with an open, slide-down side. It is able to be opened for nighttime comforting or feeding.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this one has soft padded sides rather than cot bars, which keep little arms and legs from getting tangled or trapped. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section, as it's easy to lift the baby inside and out.

It also comes with more features than most of the other cribs on this list, including an easy incline to help with reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when removed. This could cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poetry and gives an ethereal feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a romantic melodrama certainly however the music is fantastic.

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