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The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your large bedside cot They help you to reach your baby at 3 am for night feeds or nappy changes. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy option that has smooth gliding motions to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in place when your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your little sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to travel with and pack away. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are available in packs of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and that it would go with the majority of bedroom decors. She did say that it's great for newborns but once they reach six months old, you will need a larger cot.

She also loved the feature that the sliding side panel 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 adapted to almost any size of bed, and comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has plenty of features and includes a side bag ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll require 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 greatest benefit of this cot bedside crib that turns into cot travel crib, Full Review, is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return, allowing you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you sleep. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a timer for nursing to ensure you are on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this bedside cot adds wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features the option of a floor lamp to help you stay awake at the night without disturbing your partner or baby, and a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy, adjustable base that fits beside beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are moving over or has reached 20lbs. 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

With its sleek and modern design that comes in a range of modern colors and wood effect details, this elegant bedside bassinet is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh panel allows plenty of air to circulate and offers a great view of baby, and the mattress is able to support your child for both nighttime sleep and daytime naps. It also features a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux when needed. If you're ready for your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish standalone with a comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits in the perfect travel bag so you can take it for a weekend getaway or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies during the first few months of. It has a comfortable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking option for babies who are fussy. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-friendly fabric, that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level with only two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It can also be moved side to side so you can position it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to soothe your baby to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store all the baby necessities.

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 their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50 more breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot bedside (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.

This bedside cot wooden crib can be attached securely to your bed frame, and its wheels that swivel make it easy to maneuver. This is the only item in this list with an open, slide-down side. It is able to be opened for evening comforting or for feeding.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It has soft cushioned side panels instead of cot bars. This helps prevent the legs and arms of babies from getting tangled. It's also a good option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section as it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and soothing.

It also comes with more features than most of cribs on this list, such as an easy incline for colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety latch at the top bar can be loud when reattached. This could cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair deLune," (French: moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine's poetic wistfulness and conveys a dreamy feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at her with that vampire love. 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 played not by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.