The 10 Scariest Things About Best Bedside Cots

The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet type crib that is attached directly to your bed. This lets your baby rest comfortably close to you. This is a great solution if you'd like your baby to be close for fuss-free feedings in the beginning stages of their development.

The HALO BassiNest Essentia took home our best bedside cot test, featuring a swiveling sleeping surface and sidewalls that slide down without difficulty. This makes it easy to reach over for comfort and ease them to sleep.

Safety

A bedside crib is an ideal option for parents who want to keep their child close to them, but not compromise security. This type of cot fixes to the bed's side and has one end that can be lifted up or lowered so you can reach your baby. You can use a bedside crib to night feed your baby or help them go back to sleep. This is a great choice particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of designs and sizes, and some include storage. When you are looking for a bedside cot be sure to verify the safety features.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has a stylish design and is easy to put together. Its oval shape is perfect for babies who roll in their sleep. They won't be confined in a corner as they would with the rectangular cot. It is also able to slide through doors with standard frames, which is a big plus for space-stretched new parents.

Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot has a lot of features that make parenting simpler and also looks beautiful. Its adjustable sides mean it can adapt to your child and transform into a toddler bed when they're ready. It's also light, so it is easy to move around.

A crib with a high mesh side is a nice feature to put on a bedside crib. This will stop your child from falling. It should be securely fitted to your bed with no gaps or loose parts. If you're unsure about installing a bedside cot on your own or hiring a professional, let a professional install it for you.

Co-sleeping is not advised until your baby is at least six months old age. Official advice from The Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that infants should not be sleeping in your bed due to the risk of suffocation or overheating. However, if you need to co-sleep the crib that is placed near your bed is the best option.

Size

A bedside cot sale cot is a bassinet-style cot which is attached to the side of your bed. It has a side that can be adjusted so that you can reach your baby without having to leave the bed. Celebrity moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh are awestruck by these. They are perfect for those who have limited mobility following a C-section.

Our top pick, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, comes with a peekaboo flap that lets you see your child from below the bed. It can also be adjusted to the height of your mattress - although some mums complained that it was difficult to move it up and down. It's also among our lightest choices and can fold into a suitcase-sized bag. This makes it ideal for traveling with your baby.

The Slumber 3-in-1 is a good option. It can be used as a portable cot or bassinet as well as a playpen. This product won the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, in the category of the Best Cot or Moses Basket or Crib. It comes with a storage shelf and is easy to lift into and out of a car. Some mums, however, found it too long and wide to fit into tight spaces, particularly when it was used as a bed on the bed.

Design

The best bedside travel crib cribs will be modern, sleek and stylish. Some are designed with innovative features such as a peek-a-boo flap on the side to allow you to observe your baby without disturbing them. Other features, like adjustable height, can be helpful when your child has difficulty getting up and down from bed. Some sleepers are also suitable as an cot, bassinet or for babies who have reflux. There are plenty of options if you want something more traditional.

The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini received bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both have adjustable height, and can be transformed into a travel cot bedside crib cot for use away from home. They are also lightweight and easy for you to move around.

Some mums prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that includes a changing mat, storage space and a baby bassinet that can be folded that can be transformed into a portable mini cot. It also comes with a storage bag. Jasmine says that it is the perfect size for infants and is bigger than Moses baskets that may feel flimsy or thin.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket, cot or travel cot. It has an adjustable changing table that pops up as well as a shelf to store toys and books, as well as an adjustable mesh side that lets you observe your baby. It's not the tiniest one, but it's simple to move and looks sleek in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're in the market for a bedside sleeping device, bassinet or crib, cost is a consideration. Many of the most well-known models are costly, but there are many cheaper alternatives that won't cost you a fortune. Some come in different colors and styles to match your nursery decor.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to meet the height of your bed. Some also have an incline position that is great for babies who have reflux. They can also be folded when not in use and some models come with a travel bag included which is perfect for new mothers who often go out or have guests staying over.

Bedside cots are usually a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from room to room in case you have to and some even have an end that can be lowered so that you can pull your baby out towards you for night feeds or to soothe. Some also have an integrated rocker so that you can soothe your baby to sleep.

The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced option that was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It's sleek and stylish, but slightly larger than other models. It's probably not ideal for small spaces. It's also quite heavy at more than 10kg and requires some maneuvering to position it. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this sleeper don't flex enough, meaning you'll have to bend to pick up your baby.