The Best Bedside Cot
These cribs are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and changing nappy. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. This cosy option was a favourite among our mom testers. It has a gliding motion that helps to bring babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It was designed to let you sleep together without sharing your bed. It comes with the glide which glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into place when your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it around as you'd like.
The curvaceous cocoon design, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for packing and travel. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in packs of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a high quality buy". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was very stylish and could be a good match with the majority of bedroom decors. She did mention that it is ideal for infants, but when they reach six months, you'll require a larger cot.
She also loved the fact that the side panel slide can be lifted with just one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost every size bed. There are also clips and straps that can be used to ensure it is secured.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features, including a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll need during the newborn stage. It also comes with a sturdy base and mattress that is easy to clean up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps that happen with infants. Plus, it comes with a machine-washable sheet so you can keep it clean.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return, allowing 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 easy to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you sleep. It comes with a night light and three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a timer for nursing to keep you on the right path in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The deluxe version of this bedside cot includes wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your partner and a storage caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed on beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to ensure security. It's designed to be used until your child is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover or reaches 20 lbs and is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
This sleek bedside bassinet has an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colours, and wood effect details. It's a success for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your child. bedside cot crib is firm enough to allow for even naps during the day as well as evening sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux when needed. If you're ready for your baby a space of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a handy travel bag so you can bring it along for a trip on weekends or when your baby is at Grandma's.
Shortlisted for 2021's best Cot 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 thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings, and a rocking function for fussy nappers. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.
Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other bedside cot options, and it's easy to raise it to the proper bed height with only two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be difficult to move upwards and downwards). It can also be moved from side to side so you can put it closer to your bed to feed your baby at night or to soothe your baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket beneath for all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle specialises in designing products that help parents be more comfortable 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 consumer and industry awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep the baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the bars for cots. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.
The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bedframe or divan. This is the only product on this list with a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened for evening comforting or food preparation.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It features soft padding on the sides instead of cot bars. This helps prevent little legs and arms from getting tangled. It's also a good choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's easy to get baby in and out to nurse and soothe.
It also has more features than the other cribs on this list, including a gentle incline for reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch on the top bar may be a bit loud when it's being reattached. This may wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement in Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque 'Clair de Lune,' (French moonlight) is based on Paul verlaine's wistful poetry and gives the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic melodrama certain but the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is performed not by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.