The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside, these cribs allow you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings at night or nappy changes. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed in order to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy option that has a neat gliding motion to lull babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into a dream without having to get off your side of the bed and a one-touch glide lock that locks it in place once your little one is fast asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it as you wish to.
The curved cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows add to the security and comfort of your child's sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and take apart, making it suitable to travel with and pack away. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a high quality buy". She also loved the ease of the glide was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and suggested that it would look great in most bedrooms. She also said that it is great for infants, but when they reach six months, you will require a larger cot.
She also appreciated the feature that the side panel slide can be removed with one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little children from her own bed. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to nearly any size bed, and it comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with plenty of features, including a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy base and mattress that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps associated with infants. It also comes with a machine-washable sheet so that you can keep it fresh.
The bedside cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. The side wall is patented and lowers and automatically returns so you can tend to your baby in bed without having to go away from the crib which is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're sleeping. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.
The upgraded version of this bedside cot adds wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also features the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner, as well as an organizer caddy to keep all the essentials close at hand. 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 safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs that they are moving over or reaches 20lbs. It has been independently tested and approved by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
With its clean and stylish design that comes in a range of modern colors and wood-effect details, this sleek 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 sturdy enough for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. Plus, it has an incline function to help with reflux, easing congestion and reflux if required. When you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a handy travel bag so you can bring it for a trip on weekends or even when your baby is at Grandma’s.
Nominated for bedside crib travel , 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, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking option for nappers who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on the baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside and it's simple to raise it to the right bed height with only two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be tricky to move upwards and downwards). It can also be moved from side to side to put it closer to your bed for feedings at night or to help your baby get back to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket to store all of the baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs 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 been awarded more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is also 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a bed (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep the baby's arms and legs from getting caught on cot bars. Fabrics are washable and can be hand washed.
The bedside crib is simple to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bed frame or divan. It's the only product on this list that has the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give you access to your food at night or comforting.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this one features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant arms and legs from getting caught or entangled. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section, as it's easy to lift the baby inside and out.
It also has additional features over the majority of cribs listed on this list including a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. There's also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar may click loudly when reattached, which may wake up your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both washable and removable. washable and the crib is easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third and final movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque 'Clair de Lune,' (French moonlight), is based on Paul verlaine's wistful poetry and gives an ethereal feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale, but the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't played by a pianist but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.