The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside they allow you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings or changing their nappies. 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 risk of suffocation as well as overheating. This cosy option was a popular choice among our mum testers. It glides in a motion that helps to calm babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a smooth single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into dreamland without you needing to leave your side of the bed and a one-touch glide lock that locks it in place after your child is fast asleep. Safety straps hold it securely secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it as you'd like.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window, and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and take apart, making it suitable for travelling with and packing away. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and said that it would fit into most bedrooms. She did mention that it's great for infants, but once they reach six months, you'll require a bigger cot.
She also loved the aspect that the sliding side panel can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly any size bed. There are clips and straps to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with a lot going for it with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the newborn stage. It also has an extremely sturdy mattress and base that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that come with infants. It also has a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees to allow 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 take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important 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 the nightlight, three calming sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.
The deluxe version of this bedside cot includes wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look 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 baby or your partner and an organizer caddy to keep all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked for extra security. It is designed to be used up until your baby shows signs that they are rolling over or reach 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
The sleek bedside bassinet features an elegant design that comes with a variety of modern colors, and wood-effect features. It is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh siding lets in plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough for both nighttime sleep and daytime naps. Additionally, it comes with the ability to tilt it upwards for relieving reflux and congestion when required. And when you're ready to move your baby to their own room it transforms into an attractive standalone crib that has an incredibly comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits in the perfect travel bag so you can carry it with you for a weekend getaway or when baby stays over at Grandma's.
Nominated for 2021's most comfortable Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimal comfort for babies in the initial stages of. It has a comfortable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings and a rocking option for nappers who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots that are bedside and it's simple to raise it to the proper bed level with only two levers (although some moms have found the bar that joins the legs difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which helps you to position it closer your bed when it's time for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all the baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an organization that creates products that make parenting simpler for parents and safer for babies. Recommended Reading started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in the year 2009. It has been awarded over 50 consumer and industry awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize breathability and allow you to monitor baby. Its mattress is 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a bed (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. The softly cushioned side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and the fabrics are washable and removable.
This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a bedframe or divan. It's the only item on this list that has a drop-down side, which can be opened to allow you access to your food at night or comforting.
Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this model features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant arms and legs from getting stuck or tangled. It's a great choice for women who are nursing or have had a c-section, as it's easy to get the baby into and out.
It also comes with more features than the other cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline to help with reflux and colic, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch on the top bar could be loud when removed. This may wake your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both removable and hand washable The crib is simple to put together.
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 a dreamy sense of a sunlit Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story and the music is excellent.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.