The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside, these cribs help you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. These cribs are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other experts in safe sleep suggest that babies sleep in a crib away from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that is designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into dreamland without you needing to leave your side of the bed. It also has a one-touch glide lock that secures it once your little one is fast asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you please.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and take apart, making it suitable to travel with and pack away. The cot bedside comes with a machine washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and suggested that it would look great in most bedrooms. She also said that it is ideal for infants, but when they reach six months, you'll require a bigger cot.

She also loved the fact that the side panel sliding can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little ones from the comfort of her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost any size bed. There are clips and straps that can be used to ensure it is secured.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is an excellent product. It comes with a pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that is easy to clean up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps that happen with infants. It also has a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.

The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side wall lowers and then automatically returns to allow you to take care of your baby while in the bed without having to get away from your bed which is crucial for mothers who have just had C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you're asleep. It has a night light, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer to help you stay on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with an adjustable floor lamp that helps you sleep at night without disrupting your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that sits next to beds that are 34 inches or more and the side wall can be locked for added security. It's designed to be used until your baby shows 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

With its premium clean design in a range of contemporary colors and wood effect details this sleek bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh siding allows for plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby. the mattress is able to support your child for both nighttime sleep and nap time during the day. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion in the event of a need. 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 can be folded flat and placed in a handy travel bag so that you can take it along for a trip on weekends or when your baby stays at Grandma's.

Shortlisted for 2021's Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this co sleeper bedside cot-sleeper offers optimum comfort for baby during the initial stages of. It has a comfortable and extra thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking function for nappers who are fussy. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots for bedside cots for newborns, and it's easy to raise it to the right bed height with only two levers (although some mothers have found the bar that joins the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It can also be moved side to side so you can position it closer to the bed for night feedings or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also comes with a large bedside cot storage basket for all baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

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

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase breathability and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50 percent more breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot by an additional kit, making it an ideal sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and its fabric are removable and hand washable.

The bedside crib is secured to your bed or divan frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. 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 comforting.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are included in this guide. It has softly padded side panels instead of cot bars. This helps prevent little arms and legs becoming entangled. It's a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section, as it is easy to lift the baby into and out.

It also comes with more features than the cribs on this list, including an easy incline for reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch on the top bar could be loud when reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque 'Clair de Lune,' (French: moonlight), is based on Paul verlaine's romantic poetry and offers a dreamy feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic 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 pianist, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.