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The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your bedside cot for twins, these cribs make it easier for you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings at night or changing their nappies. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that babies 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 an elegant gliding motion that helps lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside co sleeper cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It has an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in place when your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you like.

The curved cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna loved this cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She also liked the ease of the glide was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and said that it would look great in most bedrooms. However, she pointed out that while it's great for babies, once they're six months old, you'll require a bigger cot.

She also loved the aspect that the side panel sliding can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are also straps and clips that ensure it is secured.

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 things you'll need during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit ups, and other mishaps with infants. Plus, it includes a machine-washable mattress to keep it fresh.

The most appealing feature of this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, lowers and then automatically returns so you can tend to your baby while in bed without having to go out of your way This is particularly important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're asleep. It has a night light with three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will keep you on the right path with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor lamp to help you see at the night without disturbing your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to increase safety. It's designed to be used until your child begins to show signs of rolling over 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 clean and stylish design, available in a variety of modern colors and wood effect details, this elegant bedside bassinet is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and provides you with a great view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for napping during the day and for nighttime sleep. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to reduce reflux and congestion, if necessary. And when you're ready to move your baby to their own room, it converts to an attractive standalone crib that has a comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits into the perfect travel bag so you can carry it for a weekend getaway or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies during the first few months of. It has a breathable mattress that's extra thick and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking option for infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on the baby's body.

Its small frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside crib co sleeper use. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It can also be moved from side to side to place it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to soothe your baby back to sleep. It also comes with a large basket that can store all baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle specialises in designing products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for babies. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress is 50 percent more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep option for infants and toddlers. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in the cot for bedside bars, and its fabric are washable and removable.

The bedside crib is secured to your bed frame, and its wheels that swivel make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only product on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or a relaxing.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It has soft cushioned side panels instead of bars for cots. This stops little legs and arms from getting tangled. It's also a good choice for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section as it's simple to lift baby in and out to nurse and soothe.

It also has extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this listing including an incline that is gentle to aid with reflux and colic. There is also a hammock for storage under the crib and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when removed. This could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem, and conveys an ethereal impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love story for sure but the music is fantastic.

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.