Its History Of Best Bedside Cot Uk

How to Choose the Best Bedside Cot uk

Official safety sleeping guidelines from both NHS and Lullaby Trust recommends that newborns sleep in their own cot or Moses basket. A bedside crib to cot crib is practical and space-saving for parents who share a room.

Mumsnetters love the co-sleeper as it's big and has plenty of room for baby's to grow and wiggle. It's also bigger than a Moses Basket. It's also simple to put together and comes with a bag for travel.

What is a small bedside cot crib?

A bedside cot (also called a side sleeper, bassinet or co-sleeper) is a safe method for your baby to rest close to you overnight during their first few months. These cribs are attached to your bed and allow you to pull your child towards you for night-feeding or comforting. These cribs are also great for mums who are nursing or recovering from a cesarean.

They're often slightly smaller than a regular cot or cotbed, yet they provide ample space for your baby to rest. You can choose between a variety of styles and features depending on your preferences. A lot of cribs with a bedside feature an adjustable or drop down side that allows you to reach your baby's evening feeds. They are also available in various sizes to fit the dimensions of your bed.

Some cribs with a bedside have an riser that permits you to add a slight slope to the sleep space which can aid in reflux and an easy zip-off side for cleaning. Some cribs feature manual rocking options that can be a soothing distractor for your infant. You'll require a mattress that's air-conditioned to match your crib. It must be at least 30cm deep to give your baby enough headroom.

You can rest assured that your baby will be safe and secure in a bedside cot. With stars like Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid all awed by the SNOO bedside crib, it's definitely worth considering this stylish alternative to a moses basket.

Safety

Official guidelines for safe sleep from the Lullaby Trust and NHS advises that babies born today should be placed in the same bed as you for their first six months but not in your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation, and to lower the chance of sudden infant death syndrome. A bedside crib is an excellent option that allows your child to comfortably be near enough for you to night feed them and soothe them back to sleep without having to leave your own bed. It is also a great option if you are recovering from an operation or a C-section, and have limited mobility.

Our top choice for a bedside crib, the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 travel cot bedside crib is compact and folds flat in seconds to fit into its own bag for travel, making it ideal for travel and nights away from home. It's among the lightest options for a newborn bedside cot cot and has a soft, comfortable foam mattress with mesh panels which allow air to flow. It also comes with an optional incline option. Additionally, it was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Moses Basket or Cot Crib.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another excellent bedside crib. It won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It has a built-in storage solution and changing mat, is light (only 10kg) and features an adjustable side for easy access.

Style

A bedside crib is a blessing for many moms, particularly those recovering from C-sections. You can easily reach your baby without having to get out of the bed. This allows you to soothe and feed your infant during the night. They are also a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding as their close proximity will help increase their milk supply.

They are not just convenient but also fashionable. This is why they're so popular. They're often a bit more spacious than Moses baskets and come in a variety of different styles, with some having additional features such as a gentle reflux incline setting. They are designed to fit next to your bed and can be moved around the house as baby grows. Some are portable so they're great for parents who travel.

It is important to choose an cot with bedside that has easy-to-use drop-sides. These allow you to lower your baby into the bassinet without needing to lift them into your arms, which is difficult for moms who have limited mobility. One of these models is the Chicco Next2Me Magic which has been praised by Mumsnetters and was shortlisted in our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best cot bedside Crib, Moses or Crib Basket category.

Another great feature that certain models come with is a translucent side that lets you observe your baby at all times. This is especially useful during bleary-eyed 3am feeds, when just a glance can make all the difference. One such option is the Sleepiest BassiNest, which is easy to lower, as outlined by our MFM home tester Emily.

Budget

If you're still not ready to make the leap to a larger cot the bedside crib could be a great option. This bassinet-style cot attaches to the bed's side to allow you to easily reach your baby's feedings at night and soothe them without disturbing your own sleep. It's a great choice for those who are unable to move after a C-section. Celeb mums like Binky Felstead and Stacey Solomon have also chosen it.

Our Parents Testers loved the new version of the popular Chicco crib, which won 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot or Crib. It's afclimatizing and spacious and comes with six height options to accommodate babies who are growing, as well as a gentle setting for incline. It can be used as a crib for travel and comes with a convenient storage case.

It can be difficult to move an upholstered bedside cot throughout the house however our Parent Testers reported that the Shnuggle Air beside cot was very easy to move. It's one of the lightest options and can be packed into its own travel bag.

The SnuzPod is another highly rated bedside cot that's easy to set up and take down and packed with features that will ensure your child gets a good night's sleep. It has a removable bassinet with a lift-off that can fit more beds than any other cot for bedside and its breathable fabric helps your baby to regulate their temperature. It also has a soft rocking feature and an incline setting to help with reflux, and is lightweight enough to use as a travel cot while you're out and about. It's more expensive than other bedside cots, but our Parents Testers say it's well worth the extra cash.