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The Best Bedside Cot

The cribs are designed to be placed at your bedside they allow you to get your baby in at 3 am for night feeds or changing nappy. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that newborns sleep in a crib away from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide cheap bedside cot cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It was designed to let you sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into a dream without needing to leave the side of the bed and a one-touch glide lock that secures it once your little one is fast asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you please.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to put together and take apart, making it suitable to travel with and pack away. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also buy additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and suggested that it could be incorporated into many bedrooms. She did say that it is ideal for newborns but once they reach six months old, you will require a larger cot.

She also appreciated the aspect that the side panel sliding can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her bed. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to almost any size bed, and comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with plenty of features, including a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It also comes with a sturdy mattress and a solid base that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps that come with infants. It also is machine washable so you can keep it fresh.

The best thing about this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, can be raised and then returned automatically to allow you to take care of your baby in bed without having to go away from the crib This is particularly important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel function allows you to snooze while your baby is sleeping beside you and it also helps you scoop them up for cuddles or feedings in bed. It features an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for a more sophisticated look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor lamp to help you sleep at night without disturbing your partner or baby, and a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable adjustable base that can be placed on beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase security. It's designed to be used until your baby bedside cot is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover or reaches 20 lbs and is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

With its premium clean design that comes in a range of modern colors and wood-effect details, this sleek bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to circulate and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for napping during the day and for the night time sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion when needed. 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 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 stays at Grandma’s.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable and extra thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking function for nappers who are fussy. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on the baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots for bedside and is easy to raise to the correct bed height with only two levers (although some moms have found the bar that joins the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which helps you to position it closer your bed when it's time for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby bedside crib essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that make parenting easier for parents as well as safer for infants. The brand was launched with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material without wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

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

The bedside crib is simple to move around due to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a divan or bedframe. It's the only item on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to give you access for nighttime feeding or a relaxing.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are included in this guide. It features soft padding on the sides instead of bars for cots. This helps prevent little arms and legs becoming entangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section, as it is easy to lift the baby into and out.

It also has additional features over the majority of cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There's also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety latch at the top bar could be loud when being reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric are both removable and hand washed The crib is easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives an ethereal impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic however the music is great.

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