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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 sleep safely close to you. This is a great option for parents who want their child to be close enough for a relaxed feedings during the first few months of his life.

The HALO BassiNest Essentia won our best bedside cot test, featuring an adjustable sleeping surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls that dip down without difficulty. This allows you to easily reach out and feel comfortable.

Safety

A bedside crib is a great solution for new parents who want to keep their baby close but without compromising their security. The crib is attached to one side of your mattress and has a moveable end that you can reach out to your baby. You can use a bedside crib to feed your baby at night or soothe them back to sleep. It's also a great option for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of sizes and styles, and some include storage. When choosing a bedside cot, be sure to check the safety features.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has an attractive design and is easy to assemble. Its oval shape is perfect for babies who like to roll in their sleep. They won't end up in a corner like they would with the rectangular cot. This cot can also be easily fitted through doors with standard frames. This is a great feature for parents who are tight in space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is a good alternative. This cot is an excellent all-purpose cot, with plenty of features to make parenting easier as well as a gorgeous look. Its adjustable sides allow it to grow with your child and then transform into an infant's bed when the time arrives. It is also lightweight so it is easy to move around.

A high mesh crib side is a nice feature to have at the bedside of a crib. This will keep your child from falling. It should be securely fitted to your bed, with no gaps or parts that are loose. If you're not confident about installing a bedside cot co sleeper cot on your own or hiring a professional, let a professional do it for you.

Ideally, you should avoid sleeping with your infant until they're at least six months old. The official recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that newborns should not sleep in your bed because of the risk of suffocation or overheating. However, if you need to co-sleep the bedside crib is the most secure option.

Size

A bedside cot, also known as the bassinet is a cot that is attached to the side of your mattress. It is a side that can be lowered or raised so that you can reach your baby without needing to leave the bed. These are a favourite of celeb moms such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh and are perfect for those who may be unable to move after a C-section.

Our top choice, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, comes with a peekaboo flap that lets you view your child from the bottom of the bed. It also adjusts to the mattress's height however some moms have said it was tricky to move it up and down. It's also one of the lightest options we've seen and folds down to an ideal size for a suitcase which makes it ideal for travelling with your baby.

The Slumber 3-in-1 is another great alternative. It can be used as a travel bassinet or cot, and it also doubles as a playpen. The product was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It has a handy storage shelf underneath and is extremely light to lift into and out of the car. Some mothers considered it to be too large and wide to fit in tight spaces, particularly when it was used as a bed in bed.

Design

The best cribs for bed will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some cribs feature unique designs, such as a peek-aboo flap on the sides that allow you to observe your baby without disturbing him. Other features, like adjustable height are beneficial if your partner is having difficulty getting up. Some sleepers can also be used as a bassinet, cot or for babies with reflux. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional There are plenty of options to choose from as well.

A few of our favourites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini which was awarded bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards ' Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category as well as the Next2me Magic shortlisted in the same category. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot when away from home. They are also light and easy to move around.

Some mothers prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that comes with a changing mat, storage area and a collapsible bassinet for babies that can be converted into a portable mini cot. It also comes with an organizer bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a baby and is bigger than Moses baskets, which may seem flimsy and thin.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great option. It can be used as a Moses Basket, cot or travel cot. It has a pop-up changing table, a handy shelf for toys and books, and a mesh, adjustable side that gives you a good view of your baby. It's not light, but it is easy to move around and looks great in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost is an important aspect when searching for a crib bassinet, or bedside cot crib sleeper. Some of the most popular models are quite expensive, but there are plenty of cheaper alternatives that won't cost you a fortune. Some even come in a range of different colors and designs to suit your nursery's decor.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be adjusted to match the bed's height. Some have an incline setting that is perfect for babies suffering from reflux. They can also fold away when not in use and some models come with an included travel bag that is ideal for new mums who are often out and about or have guests staying over.

Bedside cots tend to be slightly bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room-to-room when needed, and some have an end that can be lowered to allow you to lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or soothing. Some come with a built-in rocker to help soothe your baby to sleep.

The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced option that was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. The design is stylish and sleek however it's a little larger than other options, meaning it might not be the ideal choice for small bedside cot spaces. It's also quite heavy, at over 10kg, and will require a lot of maneuvering to get it in position. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to get in and out of like other sleepers for bed, due to the sides don't flex much and you need to bend to pick up your baby.