The Best Bedside Cot
Designed to sit by your bedside they allow you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. These cribs are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cozy option was a popular choice by our mom testers. It is a smooth motion that helps 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 help you co-sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide in position when your child is asleep. There are also bedside travel cot that secure it to your bed and retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.
The curvaceous cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your little sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for travel and packing. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.
Roanna was awed by this cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She also appreciated the fact that the gliding action was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and said that it would look great in most bedrooms. She also said that it's great for newborns but when they reach the age of six months old, you will require a larger cot.
She also appreciated the fact that the side panel sliding can be lifted with just 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. Another plus point was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and it comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It has a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion, and other essentials during the first stage of infanthood. It has a sturdy base and mattress that is easy to clean after blowouts, spit-ups, and other mishaps with infants. Additionally, it is machine washable so you can keep it fresh.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to 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 especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.
The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're sleeping. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.
The upgraded version of this bedside cot includes wood accents for a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and a storage caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed beside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to improve safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs that they are moving over or has reached a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and approved 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, with a variety of modern colors and wood details. It's a winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for even naps during the day as well as the night time sleep. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for relieving reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready move your baby to their own room it transforms into a stylish, standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag so that you can take it along on a trip to the weekend or when your baby is at Grandma's.
Nominated for 2021's best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers optimum comfort for baby during the initial stages of. It has a comfortable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five different heights, and a rocking option for nappers who are fussy. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-friendly fabric, which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it smaller than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level using just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side to put it closer to your bed for night feedings or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a large storage basket for all baby's necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an American company that creates products to make parenting easier for parents and safer for infants. The brand started with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in the year 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from the industry and consumer.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more air-tight than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot using a separate kit, resulting in a flexible sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's arms and legs from getting caught on cot bars. Fabrics are movable and can be washed by hand.
This bedside crib is easy to move around with its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bed frame or divan. This is the only product on this list with a drop-down, removable side. It is able to be opened to allow for comforting at night or for feeding.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet has soft padded sides instead of cot bars which prevent little legs and arms from getting caught or entangled. It's a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section, as it's easy to get the baby in and out.
It also has additional features over the majority of cribs on this listing, such as a gentle incline to help with reflux and colic. It also has a storage hammock under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch on the top bar may be a bit loud when it's being reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair deLune," (French moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's romantic poetry and offers the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love story 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 by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.