The Best Bedside Cot

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

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. This cosy option was a favourite among our mum testers. It is a smooth motion that helps to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep in a safe manner 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. It also has the glide lock is a single touch that locks it in place once your little one is fast asleep. There are also safety straps that keep it firmly attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it as you wish to.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a high-quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and said that it would look great in most bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for infants, once they reach six months old, you'll need to get them an extra large cot.

She also liked that the side panel that slides could be lifted by one hand, which meant she could quickly answer alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her infants. Another advantage was 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 Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has a lot going for it with a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the infant stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean after blowouts, spit ups and other mishaps that happen to infants. It also comes with a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this cot for bed is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can be closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, lowers and automatically returns to allow you to take care of your baby from bed without having to step away from the crib - this is especially important for mothers who have just had C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to relax while your baby naps in your arms and allows you to take them in for cuddles or feeds in bed. It has a nightlight and three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this bedside cot used cot adds wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also features the option of a floor lamp to help you stay awake at night without disrupting your baby or partner, and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit beside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase security. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs that they are moving over or reach 20lbs. 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

With its sleek and modern design in a range of contemporary colors and wood effect details, this elegant bedside cot mattress bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to enter and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is firm enough to allow for both daytime naps and the night time sleep. It also has a reflux incline function for relieving reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready move your baby to their own room it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It also folds flat and fits in a handy travel cot bedside crib 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 crib offers the best comfort for babies during the first few months of. It has a breathable mattress that's extra thick, adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature for napping with a fuss. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its small frame makes it more compact than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the right level using just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved side to side so you can place it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

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

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize the airflow and allow you to monitor baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards is 50 more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be turned into a cot with an additional kit, making it an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep baby's legs and arms from getting caught on cot bars. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.

The bedside cot co sleeper crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It is secured to a divan or bedframe. This is the only product on this list with a drop-down, removable side. It can be opened for evening comforting or food preparation.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are in this guide. It has softly padding on the sides instead of bars for cots. This stops the legs and arms of babies from getting tangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are nursing or have had a c-section, as it's easy to lift the baby into and out.

It also comes with more features than most of the cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline for reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety latch at the top bar can be noisy when it is reattached. This could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poetry and gives the impression of a smoky Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic however the music is excellent.

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