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The Best Bedside Cot

These cribs are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for night feeds and nappy changes. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that newborns sleep in a crib away from your bed. This will reduce the possibility of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy solution with an elegant gliding motion that helps lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It has a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby to sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide into position after your child has fallen asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it whenever you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon design softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your little sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect for packing and travel cot bedside crib. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and called it "a high-quality purchase". She also appreciated the fact that the gliding action was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She thought the design was elegant and that it would go with most bedrooms. However, she did point out that while it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to get them a bigger cot.

She also appreciated the feature that the side panel slide can be lowered with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so 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 Sleeper has plenty of features with a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that is easy to clean up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps associated with infants. It also comes with a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The best thing about this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its patented side wall lowers and automatically returns so you can tend to your baby in bed without having to step away from your bed - this is especially important for mothers who have just had C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to snooze while your baby naps with you. It also makes it easier to scoop them up for cuddles or feeds in the bed. It comes with a night light with three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right path with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this bedside cot includes wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has an illuminated floor to help you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and a storage caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable adjustable base that can be placed beside beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can be locked to increase safety. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are moving over or has reached 20 pounds. 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

This stylish large bedside cot bassinet comes with a premium design with a range of modern colours, and wood effect details. It's a winner for sleep. The mesh-like siding allows for plenty of air and gives you a good view of baby, and the mattress is supportive enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. Plus, it has an incline function to help with reflux, easing congestion and reflux if needed. If you're ready for your baby a room of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a bag that is convenient for travel to take it on a weekend trip or when your baby is at Grandma's.

The 2021 Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimal comfort for babies in the early stages. 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 fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots for bedside, and it's easy to raise to the correct bed height with just two levers (although some mothers found the bar attaching the legs difficult to move up and down). It also glides side to side, which helps you place it closer to your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a spacious storage basket beneath for everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for babies. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in the year 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize breathability and allow you to keep an eye on baby. The mattress is 50 percent more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a crib (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from being caught by bars on the cot. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.

This bedside cosleeper crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a divan or bedframe. This is the only item on this list with a drop-down, removable side. It can be opened to allow for comforting at night or for feeding.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this bassinet has soft padded sides instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from becoming tangled or trapped. It's a great option for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section, as it is easy to lift the baby inside and out.

It also has more features than most of cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline to help with reflux and colic as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch at the top bar could be a bit loud when it's removed. This could cause your baby to wake up. 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 of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic however the music is excellent.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not played by a pianist but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.