The Best Bedside Cot
These cribs are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am for night feeds and changing nappy. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that babies sleep in a crib far from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. This cosy option was a favorite among our mom testers. It has a gliding motion that helps to bring babies back to 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 a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide in position when your child is asleep. Safety straps hold it securely in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you please.
The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your little sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and 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 described it as "a quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was elegant and said it could be incorporated into many bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for babies, once they're six months old you will require a bigger cot.
She also appreciated the feature that the sliding side panel can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little children from her bed. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adapted to almost any size bed, and there are clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with a lot going for it, including a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll require during the newborn bedside cot stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps that come with infants. It also includes an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.
The best thing about this cot for bed is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can be closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its patented side wall lowers and then automatically returns so you can tend to your baby while in bed without having to go out of your way which is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you're sleeping. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stick to 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 lamp to help you sleep at the night without disturbing your partner or baby as well as a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits on beds that are up to 34 inches high and the side wall can be locked for extra safety. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs that they are moving over or reaches 20 pounds. 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 sleek bedside co sleeper bassinet has a premium design with a range of contemporary colors, and wood-effect features. It's a success for sleep. The mesh-like siding lets in plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby, and the mattress is supportive enough to allow for both nighttime and napping during the day. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to help ease reflux and congestion in the event of a need. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a handy travel bag so that you can take it for a trip on weekends or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.
Shortlisted for 2021's best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides optimum comfort for baby during the first few months of. It has a breathable and thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings and a rocking bedside crib option for nappers who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside and it's simple to raise to the correct bed level using just two levers (although some moms have found the bar that joins the legs to be tricky to move up and down). It can also be moved side to side, allowing you to place it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to help your baby get back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an American company that creates products that make parenting simpler for parents, and safer for infants. The brand started with its first hypoallergenic moses basket with no wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50% more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a cot using an additional kit, resulting in a flexible sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. The softly padded side panels keep baby's legs or arms from being caught in cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.
The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It is secured to a divan or bedframe. This is the only item in this list that has an open, slide-down side. It is able to be opened for evening comforting or feeding.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are included in this guide. It has softly cushioned side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents little legs and arms from getting tangled. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are nursing or have had a csection, since it's easy to get the baby inside and out.
It also has more features than most of the cribs on this list, such as an easy incline for reflux and colic as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it say the safety catch on the top bar can sound a loud click when reattached which could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress 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 called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem, and conveys the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love story, but the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is performed not by a piano but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.