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They are designed to be put near your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and nappy changing. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed to reduce the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot wooden cot by English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has a smooth single-hand glide that gently lulls your infants into a state of bliss without needing to leave your side of the bed and the glide lock is a single touch that locks it in place once your little one is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you like.

The curvaceous cocoon design with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved this cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She also liked the feeling that the gliding motion was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and suggested that it could be incorporated into many bedroom decors. She did mention that it is great for infants, but once they reach six months, you will require a larger cot.

She also loved the aspect that the side panel slide can be lowered with one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit almost every size bed. There are also straps and clips that help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has a lot going for it with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It also comes with a sturdy mattress and a solid base which can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen with infants. Plus, it is machine washable so you can keep it clean.

This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return to allow you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you sleep. It has a nightlight and three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right path in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The premium version includes wood accents for an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also has an adjustable floor lamp that helps you sleep at night without disrupting your baby or partner and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed on beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to improve safety. It's designed to be used until your baby is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover or reaching 20 pounds. It is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

This stylish bedside crib with wheels bassinet comes with a premium design with a range of contemporary colours, and wood effect features. It's a winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel allows plenty of air to circulate and offers a great view of baby, and the mattress is supportive enough to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. Additionally, it comes with an incline function to help with reflux, easing congestion and reflux if required. If you're ready to give your baby a room of their own the crib transforms into a stylish standalone with a comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits in the perfect travel bag so you can carry it on a trip to the beach or when your baby is staying 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 optimum comfort to baby during the first few months of. It has a breathable and extra-thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings and a rocking function for fussy nappers. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.

It's compact frame makes it less bulky than most bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the proper level with just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs up and down. It can also be moved from side to side so you can put it closer to your bed for feedings at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a spacious storage basket underneath for everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting simpler for parents and safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize breathability while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more breathable than standard foam mattresses, and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a bed (kit sold separately) and is a versatile sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly padded sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.

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

This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It has soft padding on the sides instead of cot bars. This stops little arms and legs getting tangled. It's also a good choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's easy to lift baby in and out to nurse and soothe.

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

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair deLune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine's poetic wistfulness and conveys a dreamy feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is fantastic.

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