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The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside co sleeper cot crib is a bassinet style that attaches to your own bed and allows your infants to sleep close. This is a great choice for parents who want their child to be close enough for a relaxed feedings in the beginning stages of their development.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our best bedside cots test. It comes with an adjustable sleep surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls that can be lowered easily. This makes it easy to reach over for comfort and lull them back to sleep.

Safety

A bedside cot is an ideal solution for new parents who wish to keep their infant close without sacrificing security. This type of crib is attached to the side of your mattress. It also has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. You can use a bedside crib to feed your baby at night or help them go back to sleep. This is a fantastic option, especially for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in a variety of designs and sizes, and some even have storage. If you're looking for a bedside cot, ensure you look over the safety features to be sure it's safe for your baby.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has elegant design and is simple to put together. Its oval-shaped design is perfect for babies who roll around in their sleep. They won't be stuck in a corner like they would with a rectangular cot. The cot can also be easily inserted into doors that have standard frames. This is a great feature for parents who are tight in space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another good option. This cot has a lot of features that make parenting easier, and it looks great. Its movable sides mean it will grow with your child and transform into an infant bed when they're ready. It's also lightweight, which means it's easy to move around the home.

A high-quality bedside crib should have high mesh sides to stop your child from falling out. It should be securely fitted to your bed without gaps or parts that are loose. If you're unsure about installing a wooden bedside cot cot on your own you can ask a professional to complete the task for you.

The ideal scenario is to avoid sleeping with your infant until they're at minimum six months old. 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 and overheating. If you do need to sleep with your partner, a bedside baby sleeper crib is the most secure option.

Size

A bedside cot, sometimes referred to as bassinet, is a cot that attaches to the sides of your mattress. It comes with a side that can be lifted up or lowered down so that you can reach your baby easily, without needing to get out of bed. They are a favorite of celeb mums such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh and are ideal for parents who have limited mobility after a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi is our top pick. It comes with the ability to peek at you to view your baby at the bottom of the mattress. It can also be adjusted to the mattress's height, although some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also among the lightest options on our list and folds down into the size of a suitcase, making it ideal for traveling with your child.

Another great option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into a travel cot, bassinet and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Award gold award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It has shelves for storage and is easy to lift into and out of the car. However, some mothers thought it was a bit too big and bulky for small spaces, especially when used as a bedside sleeper.

Design

The best cribs for your bed will be modern, sleek and stylish. Some are designed with innovative features, like a peek-a-boo flap on the side, to allow you to monitor your baby without disturbing them. Other features, such as adjustable height, can be helpful for those who have difficulty getting up and down from bed. These sleepers can be used as a cot or bassinet and some even have an incline position for babies who are reflux. If you're seeking something more traditional there are a lot of options as well.

Some of our favorites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards ' Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, and the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both can be adjusted in height and can be used as a travel cot while away from home. They're also light and easy to move from room room.

Other moms love the Lua bedside crib co sleeper Sleeper that has a changing mat as well as a storage area as in addition to a collapsible bassinet that turns into a mini cot as well as a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a baby and is bigger than Moses baskets, which may feel flimsy or thin.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket as a cot, cot, or travel cot. It has a pop-up changing table as well as a shelf to store toys and books, as well as an adjustable mesh side that allows you to observe your baby. It's not lightweight however it's easy to move around and looks fantastic in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're shopping for a bedside sleeping device, bassinet or crib, cost will be a factor. Some of the most sought-after models can be quite expensive. However there are plenty of less expensive alternatives. Some even come in a variety of styles and colors to fit the decor of your nursery.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be raised to match the bed's height. Some models come with an incline option which is ideal for babies with reflux. Some models come with a carry-on bag and can be folded up when not in use. This is perfect for mothers who are often traveling or having guests over.

Bedside cots are usually a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but are smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room-to-room in case you have to and some come with a side that drops down to allow you to lift your child toward you for feeding or calming. Some models come with a built-in rocker to help soothe your baby to sleep.

The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced model that was nominated in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It's sleek and stylish however it is a little wider than other options. It's not ideal for small spaces. It's also quite heavy at over 10kg, and will require some maneuvering to get it into the proper position. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to move in and out of like other bedside sleepers, because the sides aren't flexible enough and you need to bend to pick up your baby.