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The Best bedside cot used Cot

These cribs are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and changing nappy. These cribs can also be an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib, away from your bed to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It comes with a glide that glides smoothly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also available that secures the glide in position after your child is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it however you'd like.

The curvaceous cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal to travel with and pack. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also buy additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was elegant and would fit with the majority of bedroom decors. She also said that it is great for newborns but once they reach six months old, you will need a larger cot.

She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be moved down with one hand, meaning she could quickly answer alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. Another plus point was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adapted to almost any size of bed, and it comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has plenty of features, including a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps that happen with infants. It also comes with an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.

The best thing about this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby for secure sleep. The side wall is patented and lowers and then automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby from the bed without having to get out of your way - this is especially important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're sleeping. It comes with a night light, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The premium version includes wood accents for a more sophisticated appearance and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also has an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that can be placed close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over or reaches 20lbs. It has been independently tested and inspected by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

The sleek bedside crib with changing table bassinet features an elegant design, with a variety of modern colors and wood features. It's a win for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for air to flow in and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for both daytime naps and nighttime sleep. It also has a reflux-incline function to help ease reflux and congestion in the event of a need. If you're ready to give your baby a space of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes the most comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and fit into a handy travel cot bedside crib bag, so you can take it with you on a trip to the beach or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers maximum comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable and thick mattress that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking feature for fussy nappers. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it less bulky than other cots for bedside use. It's also simple to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It also glides from side to side, which helps you place it closer to your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a spacious storage basket beneath for 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 began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase airflow and let you keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50 percent more air-tight. The crib can also be converted into a cot by an additional kit, making it a flexible sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and the fabrics are washable and removable.

This bedside crib with changing table crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a bedframe or divan. This is the only product in this list with a drop-down, removable side. It can be opened for evening comforting or feeding.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this model features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which protect infant legs and arms from becoming caught or entangled. It's a great choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a csection, since it's easy to get the baby into and out.

It also comes with more features than most of cribs on this list, such as an easy incline for colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch on the top bar may be noisy when it is being reattached. This could wake your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both movable and hand washed and the crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem. It gives the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic romance for sure however the music is fantastic.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a piano player, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.