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The Best Bedside Cot

These cribs are designed to be placed close to your bed, making it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for feedings and nappy changes. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into place when your child has fallen asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, and retractable wheels that allow you to move it as you wish to.

The curved cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your child's sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and take apart, making it suitable to take on trips and then pack away. 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 called it "a top-quality purchase". She also appreciated the fact that the gliding action was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and suggested that it would look great in most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that while it's great for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll require a bigger cot.

She also liked that the side panel that slides could be lifted with one hand, meaning she could easily answer those alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to nearly any size bed, and there are clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has many advantages and includes a side bag 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 the other mishaps associated with infants. It also has a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

This foldable bedside crib cot rotates 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return, allowing you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is crucial for new moms recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to sleep while your baby is sleeping beside you and it also makes it easier to take them in for cuddles or feeds in bed. It features a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.

The deluxe version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an adjustable floor lamp that helps you see at the night without disturbing your partner or baby as well as an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable adjustable base that can be placed alongside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to improve safety. It is designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs that they are rolling over or has reached 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 bassinet features an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colours, and wood effect details. It's a true winner for sleep. The breathable mesh siding allows for plenty of air and gives you a good view of your baby, and the mattress is supportive enough for both nighttime sleep and daytime naps. Additionally, it comes with a reflux incline function for easing congestion and reflux if needed. If you're ready for your baby their own room The crib can be transformed into a stylish stand-alone unit with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel so you can bring it on a trip to the weekend or when your baby is at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for best bedside cot for newborn Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's thicker, adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature for fussy naps. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots that are bedside cot newborn and is easy to raise it to the right bed height with only two levers (although some mums found the bar attaching the legs to be difficult to move up and down). 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. As with other bedsides it comes with a large storage basket underneath for all the baby necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for their children. The brand started with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material with no wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from the industry and consumer.

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% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a bed (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep option for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent the baby's arms and legs from getting caught on bars for cots. Fabrics are movable and can be washed by hand.

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

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this model has soft padded sides instead of cot bars which keep little arms and legs from getting caught or entangled. It's a great option for women who are nursing or have had a csection, since it's easy to lift the baby inside and out.

It also has more features than the cribs on this list, such as an easy incline for reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar can be loud when it is reattached, which could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives an ethereal impression of a sunny Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is 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.