The Best Bedside Cot
They are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for feedings and nappy changing. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that babies sleep in a crib away from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation and overheating. This cosy option was a favourite by our mom testers. It glides in a motion that helps soothe babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that is designed to help you co-sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into dreamland without you having to get off your side of the bed. It also has the glide lock is a single touch that locks it in place when your baby is fast asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you like.
The curvaceous cocoon design softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect for packing and travel. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two-packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a top-quality purchase". She also liked the fact that the gliding action was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also thought that the design was stylish and could be a good match with most bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to buy them an additional cot.
She also appreciated the feature that the side panel sliding can be lifted with just one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little children from her own bed. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be fitted to almost any size bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper 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 comes with a sturdy base and mattress that can be cleaned easily after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine-washable mattress so that you can keep it fresh.
The greatest benefit of this bedside cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby for secure sleep. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, lowers and then automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby in bed without having to step away from the crib which is crucial for mothers who have just had C-sections.
bedside cosleeper makes it simple to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're asleep. It has a night light with three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will help you stay on track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.
The deluxe version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor lamp to help you stay awake at the night without disturbing your partner or baby, and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that sits close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall and the side wall can be locked for added security. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs that they are moving over or has reached 20lbs. 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
With its sleek and modern design that comes in a range of modern colours and wood effect details, this stylish bassinet for bed is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh siding allows plenty of air to circulate and provides a clear view of baby, and the mattress is able to support your child to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. It also has a reflux-incline function to help ease reflux and congestion, if necessary. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own room it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel so that you can take it for a trip on weekends or when your baby stays at Grandma's.
Nominated for 2021's Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimum comfort for baby during the initial stages of. It features a breathable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings and a rocking function for nappers who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-friendly fabric, that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.
Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots that are bedside and it's simple to raise to the correct bed height with just two levers (although some mums have found the bar that joins the legs difficult to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which lets you to position it closer your bed for night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket underneath for all the baby necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for babies. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress is also 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot by a separate kit, making it an ideal sleep solution for infants and toddlers. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.
This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It attaches 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 for nighttime feeding or a relaxing.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are in this guide. It has softly padding on the sides instead of bars for cots. This prevents the legs and arms of babies from becoming entangled. It's a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section as it is easy to lift the baby in and out.
It also has additional features over the majority of cribs on this listing including a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. There is also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it say the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when it is reattached, which could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy 'Clair de Lune,' (French: moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine’s poetic wistfulness and conveys a dreamy feeling of a smoky Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic and the music is excellent.
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.