A Productive Rant About Best Bedside Cots

The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that is attached directly to your bed. This allows your baby to sleep safely close to you. This is an ideal option for parents who want their little one to be close by for feedings that aren't a hassle during the first few months of.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner in our top rated bedside cots for testing. It has an adjustable sleep surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls which can be easily lowered. This makes it easier to reach for comfort and ease them to sleep.

Safety

A bedside crib and cot cot is a great solution for parents who want to keep their baby close but not sacrifice safety. This kind of cot is attached to the side of your mattress and has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. You can use the crib as a night-time feeding station or to help soothe your baby to sleep. This is a great choice particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of styles and sizes, and some come with storage. When shopping for an upholstered cot for your bedside make sure you check the safety features.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is an elegant cot that is easy to build and compact. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who roll around in their sleep. They won't end up in a corner as they would with the rectangular cot. This cot is also easy to slide through standard door frames which is a huge plus for space-stretched new parents.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another good alternative. The cot comes with a variety of features that make parenting simpler, and it looks great. Its adjustable sides let it grow with your child, and later transform into a toddler's bed once the time arrives. It's also light, so it's easy to move around.

A crib with a high mesh side is a nice feature to put on a bedside cot newborn crib. This will prevent your child from falling. It should be fitted securely to your bed, with no gaps or sloppy areas. Contact a professional if aren't confident in installing a crib on your bed.

Ideally, you should avoid co-sleeping with your baby until they're at least six months old. The official recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that infants should not sleep in your bed due to the danger of suffocation or overheating. However, if you have to co-sleep, a Bedside Travel Crib crib is the safest option.

Size

A bedside cot newborn cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the bed's side. It features a side that is able to be raised or lowered so that you can reach your baby without needing to leave the bed. Celeb mums like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh adore these. They are ideal for those who are unable to move following a C-section.

Our top pick, the Maxi Cosi Lora, has an opening that lets you peek at your child from below the bed and it adjusts to the height of your mattress - though some mothers claimed it was difficult to move up and down. It's also one of the lightest options on our list and folds down to the size of a suitcase which makes it ideal to travel with your little one.

The Slumber 3-in-1 is another great alternative. It can be used as a travel cot or bassinet, and it also doubles as playpen. This product won the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, in the category of Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It comes with shelves for storage and is easy to move into and out of the car. However, some mums found it a bit long and wide for tight spaces, especially when used as a bedside sleeper.

Design

The best bedside cribs are modern, sleek and stylish. Some have innovative designs, like a peek-a-boo flap on the side to allow you to observe your baby without disturbing them. Other features, such as adjustable heights, are useful when your child has difficulty getting up and down from their bed. Some sleepers are also suitable as a bassinet, cot or for reflux babies. If you're looking for something more traditional there are a lot of options as well.

The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini was awarded bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It was the best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot when away from home. They're also light and easy to move from room to room.

Some moms prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that includes a changing mat, storage area and a collapsible baby bassinet that can be converted into a portable mini cot. It also comes with a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a newborn and is more substantial than Moses baskets, which may feel flimsy or thin.

Another option is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, cot, or travel cot bedside crib cot. It features a pop-up changing table and a shelf for toys and books, and an adjustable mesh side that allows you to observe your baby. It's not the lightest however it's easy to move around and looks stylish in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost is an important aspect when you're searching for a crib bassinet or bedside sleeper. Many of the most well-known models are costly but there are plenty of cheaper alternatives that won't cost you a fortune. Many come in a variety of styles and colors to match the decor of your nursery.

The most effective bedside cot crib cots come with adjustable sides and can be raised to meet the bed's height. Some have an incline setting that is ideal for babies who suffer from reflux. They can also fold away when not in use, and some models come with a travel bag included which is ideal for new mums who are often out and about or have guests staying over.

Bedside cots are generally slightly bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from room to when needed, and some have the side that lowers to allow you to lift your baby out toward you for feeding or to soothe. Some models also come with an integrated rocker so that you can soothe your baby to sleep.

The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced option that was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, 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 is also quite heavy at more than 10kg, and requires some maneuvering to put it in place it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to get in and out of as some other beds for sleepers, as the sides don't flex much and you need to bend to pick up your baby.