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The Best Bedside Cot

The cribs are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for feedings and nappy changes. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that newborns are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This will reduce the risk of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy option that has a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It was designed to let you sleep together without sharing your bed. It has an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in position after your child has fallen asleep. There are also safety straps that keep it firmly attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.

The curved cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the comfort and security of your child's sleeper. It's also easy to put together and take apart, making it suitable to travel with and pack away. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional cotton sheets are available in two-packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought that the design was very stylish and that it would go with the majority of bedrooms. She did mention that it is ideal for babies, but when they reach the age of six months old, you will need a larger cot.

She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be lifted by one hand, which meant she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and it comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is an excellent product. It comes with a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the first stage of infanthood. It also has an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps that happen with infants. It also includes a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. 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're asleep. It features a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for a more sophisticated look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy to keep all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that sits close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall and the side wall can be locked for added safety. It's designed to be used until your baby is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover or reaching 20 pounds. It is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

The sleek bedside bassinet features a premium design with a range of modern colors, and wood-effect details. It is a real win for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for even naps during the day as well as evening sleep. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to help ease reflux and congestion when needed. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space it transforms into a stylish standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It also folds flat and fits into a handy travel bag, so you can take it on a weekend away or if baby stays at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings, and a rocking option for fussy nappers. Plus, it's made with EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-friendly fabric, which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.

Its small frame makes it smaller than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level with only two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs up and down. It also glides from side to side, which lets you place it closer to your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket beneath for all the baby necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for infants. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic with no wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby bedside cot. Its mattress is 50% more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot by a separate kit, making it an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. The softly cushioned side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from being caught in cot bars, and its fabrics are washable and removable.

The bedside crib is simple to move around due to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bed frame or divan. It's the only product on this list with an opening side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or a relaxing.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this one features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which keep little legs and arms from becoming caught or entangled. It's also a good option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's simple to lift baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also comes with a few additional features over the majority of cribs on this listing that include a gentle slope to aid with colic and reflux. There is also a hammock for storage under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when it is reattached, which may wake up your baby bedside sleeper. The mattress and the fabric are both movable and hand washed, and the crib is easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul verlaine's wistful poetry and gives the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a romantic melodrama for sure however the music is fantastic.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a pianist, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.