The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your wooden bedside cot, these cribs make it easier for you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or [Redirect-Java] changing their nappies. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to 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 comfortably without sharing your bed. It features the glide which glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby into sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in position after your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it as you like.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh windows and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your little sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it ideal for travel cot bedside and packing. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a high quality buy". She also liked the feeling that the gliding motion was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also found the design to be elegant and said it would fit into most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that while it's great for babies, once they're six months old you will need to get them a bigger cot.

She also liked that the sliding side panel could be moved down with one hand, meaning she could easily answer those alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit almost every size bed. There are also straps and clips that secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is an excellent product. It has a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials during the newborn stage. It also has an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that come with infants. It also includes a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The most appealing feature of this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby for secure sleep. Its side walls that are patent-pending lower and automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is particularly important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to sleep while your baby naps in your arms and helps you hug them for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It has the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels 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 a more sophisticated look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features the option of a floor lamp to help you sleep at the night without disturbing 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 up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby shows signs that they are moving over or has reached a weight of 20 lbs. 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 colors and wood-effect details, this sleek bedside bassinet is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh siding allows for plenty of air and provides a clear view of baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to help ease reflux and congestion, if necessary. If you're ready move your baby to their own room, it converts to a stylish, standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It also can be folded flat and fit into an easy-to-carry bag so you can take it on a trip to the beach or if baby stays at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&baby bedside co sleeper Awards for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings and a rocking function for babies who are fussy. Plus, it's made with EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots that are bedside and it's simple to raise it to the right bed level 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 can help you to position it closer your bed for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a large storage basket for all the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for babies. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50 percent more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot by an additional kit, resulting in an adaptable sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent the baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the bars on the cot. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.

The bedside crib is secured to your divan or bed frame Its swivel wheels mean it's easy to manoeuvre. This is the only item in this list that has a drop-down, removable side. It can be opened for nighttime comforting or food preparation.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet features softly padded sides instead of cot bars which keep little legs and arms from getting tangled or trapped. It's also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a c-section since it's simple to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and soothing.

It also comes with a few more features than the majority of cribs on this list including a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. There is also 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 can be a bit loud when it's being reattached. This could cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives the impression of a sunlit Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic, 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 by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.