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The Best Bedside Cots
A bedside crib is a bassinet-style cot that is attached to your bed, making it safe for infants to sleep close. This is a great choice if you'd like your baby to be close enough for a relaxed feedings during the early stages.
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Safety
A bedside crib is a great option for parents who want to keep their child close to them, but not compromise safety. This type of cot fixes to the bed's side and has a curved end that can be lifted or lowered so you can reach your baby. You can use the crib as a night-time feeding station or to soothe your baby back to sleep. It's also a great choice for mothers who have had a C-section. Bedside cots come in many different designs and sizes, and some include storage. When shopping for a cot for your bedside make sure you check the safety features.
The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has a stylish design and is simple to put together. Its oval design is perfect for babies who play around in their sleep, as it means that they won't be trapped in a corner like they might with an oblong crib. This cot can also be easily inserted into doors that have standard frames. This is a fantastic option for parents who are tight in space.
Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot has a lot of features that make parenting simpler and also looks beautiful. Its movable sides mean it can grow with your child and transform into a toddler bed when they're ready. It's also lightweight, which means it's easy to move around the home.
A crib with a high mesh side is a nice feature to have at the bedside of a crib. This will keep your baby from falling. It should be securely anchored to your bed without gaps or loose parts. If you're not confident about installing a bedside cot on your own, ask a professional to do it for you.
Co-sleeping is not recommended until your baby is at least six months old age. The official recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that babies should not sleep in your bed because of the risk of overheating and suffocation. If you have to sleep with your child, a crib by the bedside is the best option.
Size
A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot which is attached to the bed's side. It is a side that can be adjusted to let you reach your baby without needing to leave the bed. Famous moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh are awestruck by these. They are perfect for those who have limited mobility after a C-section.
Our top choice, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, has an opening that lets you peek at your baby from the bottom of the bed. It also adjusts to the height of your mattress - though some mothers complained that it was difficult to move up and down. It's also one of the most lightweight options on our list and folds down to the size of a suitcase which makes it ideal to travel with your baby.
Another great option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which transforms into a travel cot, bassinet and playpen. It also was awarded our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It comes with shelves for storage and is easy to move into and out of a car. However, some mums thought it was a bit too large bedside crib and wide for small spaces, especially when used as a bedside sleeper.
Design
The best cribs for bed are stylish, sleek and contemporary. Some cribs come with innovative designs, like an open-air flap on the sides to allow you to observe your baby without disturbing him. Other features such as adjustable height are useful if your partner is having difficulty getting up. These sleepers can also be used as a bassinet or cot with incline positions for reflux babies. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional there are a lot of options to choose from as well.
A few of our favourites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Award Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category and the Next2me Magic was shortlisted in that same category. Both have adjustable heights and can be converted into a travel cot for use when away from home. They are also lightweight and easy for you to move around.
Some moms prefer the Lua bedside cot for twins sleeper that comes with a changing mat, storage area and a baby bassinet that can be folded that can be transformed into a portable mini cot. It also comes with an organizer bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for a newborn bedside cot and is bigger than Moses baskets, which can appear flimsy or fragile.
The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket, cot or travel cot. It comes with a pop-up changer as well as a shelf to store books and toys and a mesh adjustable side that offers the best view of your baby. It's not light, but it's easy to move and looks elegant in any bedroom.
Cost
Cost is an important factor when you are shopping for a crib, bassinet or bedside sleeper. Certain of the most popular models can be costly. However there are a lot of cheaper alternatives. Some come in different styles and colors to match your nursery decor.
The best bedside cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to match the height of your bed. Some models have an incline setting that is perfect for babies with reflux. Some models come with a travel bag and can be folded when not in use. This is great for mothers who are often traveling or having guests over.
Bedside cots are generally slightly larger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room to if you need to and some come with a side that drops down so that you can pull your baby towards you for feedings at night or soothing. Some come with a built-in rocker to help soothe your baby to sleep.
Clair de Lune, a mid-priced model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. The design is sleek and elegant however, it's a bit larger than some of the other options, so it may not be the best choice for small spaces. It is also quite heavy at more than 10kg and requires some maneuvering to put it in place it. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this mattress don't bend as much, so you'll need to bend to take your baby.