The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside They help you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings or changing their nappies. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other experts in safe sleep recommend that newborns sleep in a crib far from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that is designed to help you co-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features the glide which glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby into sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in place when your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you'd like.
The curvaceous cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your sleeper. It's also easy to put together and take apart, making it suitable to travel with and pack away. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two packs.
Roanna was awed by this cotbed and deemed it "a high quality buy". She also appreciated the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and would fit with most bedroom decors. She did mention that it is ideal for infants, but when they reach the age of six months old, you will require a larger cot.
She also appreciated the fact that the sliding side panel can be removed with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her own bed. Another plus point was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adapted to almost any size bed, and comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It comes with a pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the infant stage. It also comes with a sturdy base and mattress that is easy to clean up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps associated with infants. It also is machine washable so that you can keep it fresh.
This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's bed for a safe 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 especially important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you're asleep. It comes with a night light, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer to help you stay on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The deluxe version adds wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also features a floor lamp to help you see at night without disturbing your partner or baby and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed on beds that are 34 inches or more and the side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It's designed to be used until your child begins to show 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
With its clean and stylish design that comes in a range of modern colors and wood effect details this elegant bedside bassinet is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for napping during the day and for nighttime sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion, if necessary. If you're ready for your baby a room of their own, the crib converts into a stylish stand-alone unit with the most comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a bag that is convenient for travel so you can bring it for a trip on weekends or even when your baby is at Grandma’s.
This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a breathable and thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking feature for nappers who are fussy. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-friendly fabric, that is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it less bulky than the majority of bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side so you can position it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to help your baby get back to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket to store all of your baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents as well as safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more comfortable than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a crib (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleep option for infants and toddlers. The softly padded sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabric are washable and removable.
bedside cot co sleeper is easy to move around with its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bedframe or divan. It's the only product on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to give you access to your food at night or a relaxing.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet features softly padded sides instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from getting tangled or trapped. It's a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section, as it's easy to lift the baby into and out.
It also has additional features over the majority of cribs listed on this list including an incline that is gentle to aid with reflux and colic. It also has an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did say the safety catch on the top bar could click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem, and conveys the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic romance certainly, but at least the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't played by a pianist but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.