The Best Bedside Cot
The cribs are designed to be put near your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am for night feeds and nappy changing. They are also 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 will prevent the possibility of suffocation or overheating. This cosy option was a favourite among our mum testers. It is a smooth motion that helps bring babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It has an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in position after your child has fallen 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 the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your child sleeper. It is also simple to disassemble and assemble, making it ideal for packing and travel. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.
Roanna was awed by this cotbed and said it was "a high quality buy". She also appreciated the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, lulling 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 ideal for newborns but when they reach six months, you'll require a larger cot.
She also liked that the sliding side panel could be lowered by one hand, so she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her infants. Another advantage was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adjusted to almost any size of bed, and comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has a lot going for it with a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll need during the infant stage. It has a durable mattress and base that is easy to clean after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps with infants. It also includes an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.
This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
large bedside cot makes it simple to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're asleep. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.
The upgraded version has wood accents for a more sophisticated appearance and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy to keep all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs that they are rolling over or reach a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and certified by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
The sleek bedside bassinet features an elegant design, with a variety of modern colors and wood features. It is a real success for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for even naps during the day as well as evening sleep. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to ease congestion and reflux, if necessary. If you're ready to give your baby a space of their own The crib can be transformed into a stylish standalone that includes an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a handy travel bag so that you can take it along on a weekend trip or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.
Nominated for 2021's best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers optimum comfort for baby during the early stages. It features a breathable mattress that is extra thick, adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature for infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and comfortable on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots that are bedside, and it's easy to raise it to the proper bed height with just two levers (although some moms have found the bar that joins the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which can help you position it closer to your bed when it's time to feed your baby feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket beneath for all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for their children. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic with no wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from the industry and consumer.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50% more air-tight. The crib can also be turned into a cot with an additional kit, resulting in an ideal sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's legs and arms from being caught by bars for cots. Fabrics are removable and washable by hand.
This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed or divan frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. This is the only item on this list with a drop-down, removable side. It is able to be opened for nighttime comforting or for feeding.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this model has soft padded sides instead of cot bars which prevent little legs and arms from becoming tangled or trapped. It's a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby in and out.
It also has additional features over the majority of cribs on this list including a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. It also has an extra storage hammock underneath the crib and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar could click loudly when reattached, which could wake 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 inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem, and conveys a dreamy sense of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is fantastic.
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.