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The Best foldable bedside crib Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside, these cribs help you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed in order to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to help you co-sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in position after your child is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it around as you'd like.

The curvaceous cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect for travel and packing. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are available in packs of two.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and described it as "a high quality buy". She liked that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought that the design was very stylish and would fit with most bedroom decors. She did mention that it is great for babies, but once they reach six months, you'll need a larger cot.

She also appreciated the aspect that the sliding side panel can be removed with one hand, making it easy to respond to 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 any size bed. There are clips and straps to help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has many advantages with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the newborn stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that come with infants. It also comes with a machine-washable sheet so you can keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this bedside travel cot cot is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby for secure sleep. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return to allow you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to relax while your baby naps beside you and it also allows you to scoop them up to cuddle or feed them in bed. It has a nightlight and three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The deluxe version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also features the option of a floor lamp to help you sleep at night without disturbing your partner or baby, and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that fits close to beds that are that are 34 inches or more and its side wall can be locked for extra safety. It's designed to be used until your child begins to show signs of rolling over or reaching 20 pounds. It 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 colors, and wood-effect details. It is a real winner for sleep. The mesh-like siding allows for plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby, and the mattress is able to support your child to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature 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 stand-alone unit with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a handy travel bag to take it along on a trip to the weekend 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 the best comfort for babies during the early stages. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's extra thick and adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with napping with a fuss. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than other bedside cots for newborns cot options, and it's easy to raise it to the proper bed level using just two levers (although some mums were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be tricky to move upwards and downwards). It can also be moved side to side so you can put it closer to your bed to feed your baby at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket underneath for all the baby necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for babies. The company was founded with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material without wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from the industry and consumer.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more comfortable than standard foam mattresses, and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot by a separate kit, making it a flexible sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are removable and hand washable.

The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a divan or bedframe. It's the only item on this list that has the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this one features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from getting caught or entangled. It's an excellent choice 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 extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this list that include a gentle slope to aid with colic and reflux. There is also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar may sound a loud click when reattached which could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy 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 based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic melodrama for sure, 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.