The Best bedside crib to cot Cot

The cribs are designed to be put by your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and nappy changes. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This will reduce the risk of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cosy option with smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside crib or cot cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into dreamland without you needing to leave your side of the bed and a one-touch glide lock that locks it in place after your child is fast asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it around as you'd like.

The curvaceous cocoon design with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect for travelling with and packing away. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are available in two-packs.

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

She also appreciated the fact that the side panel sliding can be lowered with one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little children from her bed. Another plus point was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adjusted to almost any size bed, and it comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is an excellent product. It comes with a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion and other necessities during the newborn stage. It has a sturdy base and mattress that can be cleaned easily after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps with infants. Additionally, it includes a machine-washable mattress so that you can keep it fresh.

The bedside cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. Its side walls that are patent-pending lower and automatically return to allow you to care for 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're sleeping. It has a night light with three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a timer for nursing to ensure you are on track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has 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 disturbing your child or your companion, and a storage caddy that keeps essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable adjustable base that can be placed beside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs that they are rolling over or has reached 20lbs. It has been independently tested and certified by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

With its clean and stylish design in a range of modern colours and wood effect details this sleek bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for even naps during the day as well as the night time sleep. Additionally, it comes with the ability to tilt it upwards for alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. If you're ready to give your baby their own room, the crib converts into a stylish stand-alone unit with the most comfortable mattress. It also can be folded flat and fit into the perfect travel bag so you can carry it on a weekend away or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The 2021 most comfortable Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides the best comfort for babies during the early stages. It has a comfortable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings, and a rocking feature for nappers who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's body.

It's compact frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside crib vs cot use. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level using just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs up and down. It also glides side to side, which can help you place it closer to your bed when it's time to feed your baby night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. And like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket beneath for all your baby essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents as well as safer for infants. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is 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 using an additional kit, resulting in an ideal sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from getting caught up on the cot bars. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.

This bedside crib can be attached securely to your divan or bed frame Its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. This is the only product in this list that has an open, slide-down side. It can be opened for nighttime comforting or for feeding.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this one has soft padded sides rather than cot bars, which prevent little legs and arms from becoming stuck or tangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are nursing or have had a csection, since it's easy to get the baby in and out.

It also has more features than the cribs on this list, including a gentle incline for colic and reflux, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch at the top bar may be a bit loud when it's reattached. This could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French: moonlight), is based on Paul verlaine's wistful poetry and gives a dreamy feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story certainly but the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is played not by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.