Best Bedside Cot: The Good The Bad And The Ugly

The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your bedside co sleeper cot They help you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other experts in safe sleep recommend that babies sleep in a crib away from your bed. This will reduce the possibility of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with smooth gliding motions to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It features the glide which glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in place when your child is asleep. Safety straps hold it securely secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it around as you please.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your baby sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it ideal 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 was awed by this cotbed and said it was "a top-quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She thought the design was very stylish and could be a good match with the majority of bedrooms. She did say that it is great for babies, but when they reach six months, you'll require a bigger cot.

She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be moved down by one hand, which meant she could easily answer those alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are also clips and straps that can be used to help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest co sleeper bedside cot is a fantastic product. It comes with a pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the infant stage. It also comes with a sturdy base and mattress that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps associated with infants. Plus, it is machine washable to keep it fresh.

The best thing about this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby for safe sleep. Its side walls that are patent-pending lower and automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to sleep while your baby naps beside you and it also makes it easier to scoop them up for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It comes with a night light, three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a timer for nursing to ensure you are on track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.

The premium version includes wood accents for an elegant look and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also features a floor lamp to help you stay awake at night without disturbing your partner or baby and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits on beds up to 34 inches tall and its side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It's designed to be used until your baby 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

This sleek bedside cot used bassinet has a premium design with a range of contemporary colors, and wood-effect details. It's a true success for sleep. The mesh-like siding allows plenty of air to circulate and gives you a good view of your baby. the mattress is comfortable enough to allow for both nighttime and napping during the day. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to reduce reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready move your baby to their own room, it converts to a stylish, standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It also folds flat and fits in an easy-to-carry bag so you can take it for a weekend getaway or if baby stays at Grandma's.

Shortlisted for 2021's best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers optimal comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a breathable and thick mattress that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking option for nappers who are fussy. Plus, it's made with EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than the majority of bedside crib or cot cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which helps you place it closer to your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

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

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize airflow and let you monitor baby. Its mattress is 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a bed (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from being caught by bars for cots. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.

This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bedframe 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 comforting.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this model features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which keep little legs and arms from getting stuck or tangled. It's a great choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby into and out.

It also comes with a few additional features over the majority of cribs on this list including a gentle incline to help with reflux and colic. There is also a hammock for storage under the crib, and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch on the top bar can be loud when removed. This could cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy 'Clair de Lune,' (French moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine’s romantic poetry and offers an ethereal feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic romance certain however the music's great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.