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Both the NHS and the Lullaby Trust have issued official safe sleeping guidelines, which advise that babies sleep in their own Moses basket or cot. A crib that is placed near the bed is a practical and space-saving option for parents who share a room.

Mumsnetters love the co-sleeper as it is spacious, with plenty of room for baby's to grow and wiggle. It's also larger than the Moses Basket. It's also easy to put together and comes with a bag for travel.

What is a bedside crib?

A bedside cot co sleeper cot (also known as a side sleeper, bassinet or co sleeper bedside cot-sleeper) is a safe way for your baby to sleep near you during the first few months of their life. These cribs attach to your bed and allow you to bring your baby closer to you for night feeding or comforting without the threat of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome as a result of traditional bed sharing. These cribs are also ideal for mums who are nursing or recovering from a cesarean.

They are usually a little smaller than a standard cot, but still offer plenty of space for your baby to relax. You can pick from various designs and features based on your preferences. Many bedside cribs have an adjustable or drop down side that allows you to reach your baby for evening feeds. They are also available in different heights to accommodate the size of your bed.

Some bedside cribs have an adjustable riser that allows you to create an incline in the sleeping area. This can be helpful with reflux. They also have a zip off side for easy cleaning. Some cribs come with manual rocking options that can provide a relaxing distraction for your baby. You'll require a mattress that's air-conditioned to match your crib. It should be at least 30cm thick to give your baby enough headroom.

You can rest assured that your baby will be safe and comfortable in a cot that is positioned at the bedside. With the likes of Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid all awed by the SNOO bedside cots uk crib, it's worth considering this fashionable alternative to moses basket.

Safety

Official safe sleeping guidance from the Lullaby Trust and NHS advises that babies born today should be placed in the same bed as you for the first six months, but not in your bed to lower the risk of suffocation, and to decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. A bedside crib is a great option that lets your baby safely be close enough for you to feed them during the night and comfort them back to sleep without needing to leave your own bed. It's also a great option for those who have a limited mobility after an operation or recovering from a C-section.

Our top choice for a bedside cot, the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 travel cot bedside crib is small and folds flat in seconds to fit into a travel bag so it's perfect for holidays and nights away from home. It's among the lightest options for a bedside cot. It has a soft, comfortable foam mattress with mesh panels which allow air to flow. It also has an incline option that can be added. It also won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Moses basket or Cot Crib.

Another fantastic bedside cot sale cot is the Chicco Next2me Magic bedside crib that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It has an integrated storage unit and changing mat, is light (only 10kg) and comes with an adjustable side that allows for easy access.

Style

For many mothers, particularly those recovering from C-sections, a bedside crib can prove to be an absolute godsend. You can easily reach your baby without having to get out of bed. This lets you soothe and feed your infant during the night. They are also a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding as the close proximity can help boost the amount of milk they produce.

Bassinets aren't just convenient but also stylish. This is the reason they are so popular. They're often a bit larger than Moses baskets and are available in many different styles, with some even having extra features like a gentle tilting of the reflux. They are designed to be placed near your bed, they can be moved around the house when the baby grows older. Additionally, some can be carried to the go making them perfect for new parents travelling.

When choosing a bedside cot, it's important to look for designs with drop sides that are easy to use. This lets you lower your baby into the bassinet without having to lift them up into your arms. This can be difficult for mothers with limited mobility. One of these models is the Chicco Next2Me Magic which has been highly praised by Mumsnetters and was shortlisted in our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards' Best Cot Moses, Crib or Basket category.

Some models also have a transparent side, which allows you to see your baby. This is particularly useful in the case of 3am feeds that are bleary-eyed, when just a glance can make all the difference. One of these options is the Sleepiest BassiNest, which is simple to lower, as outlined by our MFM home tester Emily.

Budget

If you're not ready to make the transition to a larger cot, a bedside crib may be an ideal solution. This bassinet-style crib attaches to your bed so that you can reach your baby easily for feedings at night or cuddle them without causing any disturbance to yourself. It's also a great choice for those with restricted movement following a C-section, and is a popular choice with celeb mums including Stacey Solomon and Binky Felstead.

Our Parents Testers loved the new version of this well-loved crib from Chicco which was awarded the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. It is spacious comfortable, breathable, and comes with six different height settings for growing babies. There is also a gentle reflux setting. You can also use it as a travel cot and it comes with an excellent storage bag.

A amazon bedside cot crib can be difficult to move around your home however our Parent Testers found the Shnuggle Air beside crib really easy to move around. It's one of the smallest options and is small enough to fit into its own bag for travel, so you can take it with you on your travels.

The SnuzPod is a different highly rated bedside cot that's simple to set up and take down and packed with features for a good night's sleep. It has a removable adjustable bassinet that lifts off, which can fit more beds than other cots. The fabric is breathable, and helps keep your baby's temperature in check. It also has a gentle rocking function, as well as an incline setting to help with reflux, and is light enough to be used as a travel cot while you're on the move. It's more expensive than other cots for bed, but our Parents Testers say it's well worth the extra cost.