The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside they allow you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings at night or nappy changes. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the danger of suffocation or overheating. This cosy option was a favorite by our mom testers. It has a gliding motion that helps to bring 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 let you sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into dreamland without you needing to leave your side of the bed. It also has a one-touch glide lock that secures it after your child is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you like.
The curvaceous cocoon design softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows add to the comfort and security of your sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it perfect to travel with and pack away. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional cotton sheets are available in two-packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed and said it was "a excellent purchase". She also liked the ease of the glide was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also thought that the design was stylish and would fit with the majority of bedrooms. However, she pointed out that although it's a great choice for newborns, once they're six months old you will need to get them an additional cot.
She also liked that the sliding side panel could be moved down by one hand, which meant she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her infants. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are also straps and clips that help to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It comes with a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion and other necessities during the first stage of infanthood. It comes with a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit ups and other mishaps with infants. It also comes with a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. Its patented side wall lowers and automatically returns to allow you to take care of your baby from bed without having to go away from your bed This is particularly important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.
4-in-1 bedside crib allows you to relax while your baby is sleeping beside you and it also allows you to hug them to cuddle or feed them in the bed. It has a night light with three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a timer for nursing to help you stay on the right path in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The upgraded version of this bedside cot includes wood accents for an elegant look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has an illuminated floor to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner, as well as an organizer caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits on beds that are 34 inches or more and its side wall can be locked for added security. It is designed to be used up 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
This sleek bedside bassinet has a premium design with a range of modern colours, and wood effect details. It's a true winner for sleep. The breathable mesh siding allows for plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby. the mattress is comfortable enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. If you're ready move your baby to their own room it can be converted into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a convenient travel bag so you can bring it on a weekend trip or when your baby stays at Grandma's.
4-in-1 bedside crib , Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimum comfort for baby during the first few months of. It has a breathable 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 brand new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on the baby's body.
Its small frame makes it smaller than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level using just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides from side to side, which lets you position it closer to your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. It also comes with a large 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. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase breathability and allow you to monitor baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards, is 50 more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep option for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from getting caught on bars on the cot. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.
The bedside crib is secured to your bed frame Its wheels that swivel make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only item on this list that has a drop-down side, which can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this model features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant arms and legs from getting tangled or trapped. It's also a good option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and soothing.
It also has additional features over the majority of cribs on this list that include an incline that is gentle to aid with reflux and colic. There's also a hammock for storage under the crib and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch at the top bar could be a bit loud when it's being reattached. This could cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress are both removable and hand washable and the crib is easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem, and conveys the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale however the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a pianist, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.