Best Bedside Cot: The Good The Bad And The Ugly

The best bedside cots Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside cot reviews, these cribs help you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings at night or nappy changes. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed in order to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy solution with an elegant gliding motion that helps bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside travel crib cot made by English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently eases baby into a dream without having to get off your side of the bed. It also comes with a one-touch glide lock that secures it once your little one is asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed and retractable wheels that let you move it as you wish to.

The softly padded 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 perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a high-quality purchase". She also appreciated the ease of the glide was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She thought the design was stylish and that it would go with the majority of bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's great for babies, once they're six months old, you'll need to buy them a bigger cot.

She also loved the feature that the sliding side panel can be lowered with one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little children from her bed. Another plus point was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and there are clips and straps to hold it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with plenty of features with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base that can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps associated with infants. It also includes a machine-washable mattress so you can keep it fresh.

This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child for safe sleeping. The side walls are patented and lower and automatically return to allow you to take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is particularly important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're sleeping. It has a night light with three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will keep you on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor lamp to help you sleep at night without disturbing your partner or baby and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to ensure security. It's designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over 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 sleek bedside cosleeper bassinet has a premium design with a variety of modern colours, and wood effect features. It's a win for sleep. The breathable mesh siding allows for plenty of air and gives you a good view of your baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough for both nighttime sleep and nap time during the day. It also has an incline function to help with reflux, alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a handy travel cot bedside crib bag so you can bring it on a weekend trip or when your baby is at Grandma's.

The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable mattress that's thicker and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature for fussy naps. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots for bedside and it's simple to raise it to the proper bed level with just two levers (although some mothers found the bar attaching the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which lets you position it closer to your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket that can be used underneath to store all the baby necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products that make parenting easier for parents, and safer for babies. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50 percent more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be turned into a cot with a separate kit, resulting in an ideal sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect the baby's arms and legs from getting caught on bars for cots. Fabrics are removable and washable by hand.

The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bed frame or divan. It's the only product on this list that has the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or a relaxing.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this one features softly padded sides instead of cot bars which prevent little legs and arms from getting stuck or tangled. It's also a good choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to get baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and relaxing.

It also has extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this listing including a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. It also has a storage hammock under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch at the top bar could be a bit loud when it's reattached. This may wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair deLune," (French: moonlight), is based on Paul verlaine's wistful poetry and gives an ethereal feeling of a smoky Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a romantic melodrama certain, but at least the music is great.

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