The Best Bedside Cot
They are designed to be placed by your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am to feed them and nappy changes. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe suggest that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. This cosy option was a favorite by our mom testers. It is a smooth motion that can help soothe babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that is designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It comes with the glide which glides effortlessly 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 has fallen 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 curvaceous cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your child's sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for travelling with and packing away. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two packs.
Roanna loved this cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She also liked the ease of the glide was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was elegant and said it would look great in most bedroom decors. She did say that it is great for newborns but when they reach the age of six months old, you will require a bigger cot.
She also appreciated the feature 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 own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit nearly any size bed. There are also clips and straps to help to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features, including a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the newborn stage. It has a durable base and mattress that can be cleaned easily after blowouts, spit ups, and other mishaps with infants. Plus, it comes with a machine-washable sheet to keep it fresh.
The greatest benefit of this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby for peace of mind. The side walls are patented and lower and automatically return, allowing you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is particularly important for new moms recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature allows you to relax while your baby naps in your arms and helps you take them in for cuddles or feeds in bed. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.
The premium version includes wood accents for an elegant appearance and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. bedside baby sleeper has the option of a floor lamp to help you sleep at the night without disrupting your baby or partner and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits on beds up to 34 inches tall and the side wall can be locked for added security. 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 premium clean design, available in a variety of modern colors and wood-effect details, this elegant bedside bassinet is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh siding lets in plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby, and the mattress is able to support your child to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. Additionally, it comes with the ability to tilt it upwards for relieving reflux and congestion when needed. When you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into an attractive standalone crib that has an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a convenient 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, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimal comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a comfortable and extra thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings, and a rocking feature for fussy nappers. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on your baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it smaller than other cots for bedside use. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level using just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed when it's time to feed your baby feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket to store all of the baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for infants. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50 more breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot using an additional kit, resulting in an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep baby's legs and arms from getting caught up on the bars for cots. Fabrics are movable and can be washed by hand.
This bedside crib attaches securely to your divan or bed frame and its wheels that swivel make it easy to maneuver. It's the only product on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or a relaxing.
This model is different from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It has soft cushioned side panels instead of cot bars. This stops little arms and legs becoming entangled. It's also a good option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's simple to lift baby in and out to nurse and soothe.
It also comes with a few more features than the majority of cribs listed on this list including a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. There's also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar may sound a loud click when reattached which could wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is easy 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 based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic romance certain, but at least the music is great.
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 by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.