The Best Bedside Cot
Designed to sit by your bedside they allow you to reach your baby at 3 am for night feeds or nappy changes. They also make 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 avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into a dream without needing to leave your side of the bed. It also comes with an easy-to-use glide lock that secures it after your child is fast asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you'd like.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child 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 and is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.
Roanna was awed by this cotbed and described it as "a high quality buy". She also liked the ease of the glide was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and could be a good match with the majority of bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's great for babies, once they're six months old, you'll need to get them an additional cot.
She also loved the feature that the sliding side panel can be lowered with one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little ones from the comfort of her own bed. Another plus point was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and there are clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features, including a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It has a sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean after blowouts, spit ups and other mishaps that happen to infants. It also includes an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return, allowing you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it simple to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're asleep. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.
The more luxurious version of this bedside cot adds wood accents for an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to help you stay awake at night without disrupting your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that can be placed close to beds that are that are 34 inches or more and its side wall can be locked for extra security. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs of rolling over or reaches 20 pounds. It has been independently tested and certified by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. wooden bedside cot . Maxi-Cosi lora
This sleek bedside bassinet has a premium design with a variety of modern colors, and wood-effect details. It's a win for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for 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 the night time sleep. rocking bedside crib has a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion in the event of a need. If you're ready move your baby into their own room, it converts to a stylish, standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and fit into the perfect travel bag so you can take it on a trip to the beach or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.
The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It features a breathable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking feature for fussy nappers. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-friendly fabric, that is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it smaller than other cots for bedside use. It's also simple to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs up and down. It can also be moved side to side so you can place it closer to the bed for night feedings or to help soothe your baby to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle specialises in designing products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for their children. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a crib (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. Softly cushioned side panels protect the baby's arms and legs from getting caught on bars for cots. Fabrics are washable and can be hand washed.
bedside rocking crib is simple to move around due to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a divan or bedframe. 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 a relaxing.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are in this guide. It has soft padding on the sides instead of bars for cots. This prevents the legs and arms of babies from getting tangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section, as it's easy to get the baby inside and out.
It also comes with more features than most of the cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline for colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch on the top bar can be a bit loud when it's removed. This may wake your baby. The mattress and fabric are both removable and hand washable, and the crib is simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair deLune," (French: moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s poetic wistfulness and conveys an ethereal feeling of a smoky Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it is not performed by a pianist, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.