The Best Bedside Cot
Designed to sit by your bedside, these cribs make it easier for you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing their nappies. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib, away from your bed in order to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. This cozy option was a favorite among our mum testers. It glides in a motion that can help soothe babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It features the glide which glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in position after your child has fallen asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.
The softly padded sides, double-mesh windows and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in two-packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed and said it was "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be elegant and said it would look great in most bedroom decors. She also said that it's great for infants, but once they reach six months, you'll need a larger cot.
She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lowered by one hand, so she could quickly answer alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her infants. Another advantage was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adapted to almost any size of bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has many advantages with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll require during the newborn stage. It has a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. Additionally, it comes with a machine-washable sheet to keep it clean.
The most appealing feature of this bedside cot is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby for safe sleep. Its side walls that are patent-pending lower and automatically return so you can care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it simple to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It comes with a night light with three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will help you stay on the right path in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also has a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable and adjustable base that can fit on beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to increase security. It's designed to be used until your child begins to show 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
The sleek bedside bassinet features an elegant design, with a variety of modern colors, and wood-effect details. It's a true winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for napping during the day and for nighttime sleep. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to reduce reflux and congestion, if necessary. If you're ready for your baby a room of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a handy travel bag to take it on a trip to the weekend or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.
The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the beginning stages. It features a breathable mattress that is extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking feature for napping with a fuss. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and comfortable on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it less bulky than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level with only two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed when it's time to feed your baby feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back 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 as well as safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50 percent more comfortable 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 twin bedside cot protect baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the bars for cots. Fabrics are movable and can be washed by hand.
This bedside crib can be attached securely to your bed or divan frame Its swivel wheels mean it's easy to manoeuvre. This is the only product in this list that has an open, slide-down side. It is able to be opened for nighttime comforting or feeding.
In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this one has soft padded sides rather than cot bars, which keep little arms and legs from getting stuck or tangled. It's also a good choice for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and relaxing.
It also comes with more features than most of the cribs on this list, including an easy incline to help with colic and reflux 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 can be loud when being reattached. This could cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned 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 poetic wistfulness and conveys the impression 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 melodramatic love story however the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.