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The Best bedside cots for newborns Cot

These cribs are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am to feed them and changing nappy. They are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other experts in safe sleep recommend that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the possibility of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy solution with smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside co sleeper cot from English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It comes with a glide that glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into position when your child is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you please.

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

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a high-quality purchase". She also loved the ease of the glide was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was elegant and said it would look great in most bedrooms. She did mention that it is ideal for infants, but once they reach six months, you'll require a larger cot.

She also loved the feature that the sliding side panel can be lifted with just one hand so that it's 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 nearly any size bed, and it comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It has a side pouch for diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit ups and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine-washable mattress so that you can keep it fresh.

The best thing about this cot for bed is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. The side wall is patented and lowers and then automatically returns so you can tend to your baby while in bed without having to go away from your bed - this is especially important for mothers who have just had C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you're asleep. It has a night light with three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will help you stay on track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that can be placed next to beds that are 34 inches or more and its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It is designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs that they are rolling 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 sleek bedside cot wooden bassinet has a premium design with a variety of modern colors and wood details. It is a real win for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for napping during the day and for the night time sleep. Additionally, it comes with a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if required. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own room it transforms into a stylish, standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It folds flat and fits in a handy travel bag, so you can take it with you on a weekend away or if baby stays at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It has a breathable mattress that's extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking option for infants who are fussy during nap time. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside use. It's also simple to raise the bed to the right level with only two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It also glides side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket beneath for all your baby bedside cot essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents as well as safer for infants. The company was founded with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material without wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards, is 50 more breathable. The crib can also be converted into a bed (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly padded side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and the fabrics are removable and hand washable.

This bedside crib is easy to move around with its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a divan or bedframe. It's the only product on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to allow the ability to feed your child at night or comforting.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this one features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which keep little legs and arms from becoming stuck or tangled. It's also a good choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's easy to get baby in and out to nurse and soothe.

It also has more features than the other cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for colic and reflux as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar can sound a loud click when reattached which could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress are both movable and hand washed, and the crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy "Clair deLune," (French moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poetry and gives a dreamy feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight where 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 great.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.