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The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet-style crib that is attached directly to your bed. This lets your baby rest comfortably close to you. This is a great option if you want your baby to be near for feedings that aren't a hassle in the early stages.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner in our top rated bedside cots for testing. It has a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls that can be lowered easily. This makes it easier to reach to relax and get to sleep.

Safety

A bedside crib - on front page - is a fantastic option for parents who want to keep their child close to them, but not compromise safety. The cot is attached to the bed's side and has one end which can be lifted or dropped down so you can reach your baby. You can use a bedside crib to feed your baby at night or soothe them to sleep. It's also a great choice for mothers who've had C-sections. Bedside cots come in various sizes and designs, and some include storage. If you're shopping for a bedside cot, make sure you check out the safety features to be sure it is safe for your child.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to build and compact. Its oval shape is perfect for babies who roll around in their sleep. They won't be confined in a corner like they would with a rectangular cot. This cot is also easy to fit into standard door frames, which is a big advantage for parents who are stretched out by their space.

Another option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. It comes with a number of features that make parenting simpler, and it looks great. Its adjustable sides allow it to expand with your child and later transform into an infant's bed when the time arrives. It's also light, so it's easy to move around the house.

A good quality bedside crib should have high mesh sides to stop your child from falling out. It should also be attached securely to your bed, with no gaps or loose areas. Contact a professional if are not confident in fitting a bedside crib yourself.

The ideal scenario is to avoid co sleeper bedside cot-sleeping with your baby until they're at least six months old. Official advice from The Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that babies shouldn't sleep in your bed due to the risk of overheating and suffocation. If you do need to co-sleep in a crib, a bedside crib is the safest option.

Size

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the bed's side. It is a side that can be adjusted to allow you to reach your baby without having to leave the bed. These are the preferred choice of celeb moms such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh and are ideal for mothers who have a limited mobility following having a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our number one pick. It comes with a peekaboo feature that allows you to see your baby at the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the height of your mattress but some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also one of our lightest options and can fold into a suitcase-sized bag. This makes it ideal for traveling with your baby.

The Slumber 3-in-1 is another great option. It can be used as a travel bassinet or cot, and it also doubles as a playpen. This product was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards within the category of the best Cot or Moses Basket or Crib. It comes with a useful storage shelf below and is light enough to carry in and out of the car. However, some mums found it a bit big and bulky for small areas, particularly when used as a bedside sleeper.

Design

The best bedside travel cot cribs are stylish, sleek and modern. Some cribs feature unique designs, such as a peek-a-boo flap on the sides to allow you to check on your baby without disturbing him. Other features like adjustable height are beneficial if your partner is having difficulties getting out of bed. These sleepers can also be used as a bassinet or cot and some even have an incline position for babies who are reflux. There are plenty of options for those who want something more traditional.

The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini was awarded bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both come with adjustable heights, and can be transformed into a travel cot to use away from home. They're also extremely light and easy to move from room to room.

Other mothers like the Lua bedside cosleeper Sleeper that comes with a changing mat as well as a storage space as well as the bassinet, which can be collapsed into a mini-portable cot and a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a newborn and is larger than Moses baskets, which can seem flimsy and thin.

Another option is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as a Moses basket, cot or travel cot. It comes with a pop-up changer as well as a shelf to store books and toys and a mesh adjustable side that gives you an excellent view of your baby. It's not the lightest one, but it's simple to move and looks elegant in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost is an important aspect when looking for a crib, bassinet or bedside cosleeper sleeper. Some of the more popular models can be quite expensive. However there are plenty of less expensive alternatives. Some even come with a variety of styles and colors to fit your nursery decor.

The best bedside cribs are adjustable and can be adjusted to the height of your mattress. Some have an incline setting which is ideal for babies suffering from reflux. Some models come with a carry-on bag and can be folded up when not in use. This is great for mothers who are often on the go or have guests over.

Bedside cots are typically smaller than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room to if you need to, and some have the side that lowers so you can lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or soothing. Some have a built in rocker to help soothe your baby to sleep.

Clair de Lune, a mid-priced model, was nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. The design is sleek and stylish, but it's slightly larger than some of the other options, so it's not the best choice for small spaces. It's also quite heavy, at over 10kg, and requires some maneuvering to get it into the right position. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this sleeper don't stretch as much, which means you'll need to bend to pick up your baby.