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

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. This cosy option was a favourite by our mom testers. It is a smooth motion that helps to calm babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide large bedside crib cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It was designed to let you co-sleep without sharing your bed. It features 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 once your little one is fast asleep. There are also safety straps that ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that allow you to move it whenever you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon design softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows add to the comfort and security of your sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and called it "a top-quality purchase". She also loved the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was stylish and could be a good match with most bedrooms. However, she pointed out that although it's a great choice for infants, once they reach six months old, you'll need to buy them a bigger cot.

She also loved the fact that the side panel slide can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her own bed. Another plus point was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adapted to almost any size bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has a lot going for it, including 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 base and mattress which can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps associated with infants. It also includes an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.

The most appealing feature of this bedside co sleeper cot cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby for peace of mind. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return to allow you to care for 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 grab your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will keep you on the right track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside (why not try this out) use has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs that they are moving over or reaches a weight of 20 lbs. 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

The sleek twin bedside cot bassinet features an elegant design, with a range of modern colors and wood details. It is a real success for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for napping during the day and for evening sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion in the event of a need. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space it transforms into a stylish, standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits into an easy-to-carry bag so you can bring it with you on a trip to the beach or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable and extra thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings and a rocking feature for fussy nappers. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium fabric that is soft and comfortable on the baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than other bedside cot options, and it's easy to raise to the correct bed level with just two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides side to side, which can help you place it closer to your bed for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket to store all of baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an organization that creates products that make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for infants. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from the industry and consumer.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase breathability and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50% more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot with a separate kit, making it an ideal sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabric are removable and hand washable.

This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to give you access to your food at night or a relaxing.

This model is different from the other bassinets which are included in this guide. It has soft cushioned side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's also a good option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also has more features than most of the cribs on this list, including an easy incline for reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar can be loud when it is reattached, which may wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair deLune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s romantic poetry and offers a dreamy feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story certainly, but at least the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is performed not by a piano, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.