The Best Bedside Cot
The cribs are designed to be put near your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for night feeds and nappy changing. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. travel cot bedside comes with the glide which glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in position when your child is 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 curved cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It's also simple 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 pack of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a top-quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought the design was elegant and said it would fit into most bedrooms. She did mention that it's great for babies, but once they reach six months, you will require a bigger cot.
She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be lowered by one hand, so she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her infants. Another plus point was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to almost any size of bed, and it comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It comes with a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy base and mattress that can be cleaned easily after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
The best thing about this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can be closer to your baby for secure sleep. The side wall is patented and can be raised and then returned automatically so that you can take care of your baby while in the bed without having to get away from your bed which is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It comes with the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The deluxe version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor light to help you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed beside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to increase security. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs that they are moving over or reaches 20 pounds. It has been independently tested and inspected by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
With its premium clean design that comes in a range of modern colours and wood effect details, this elegant bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for plenty of air to enter and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for napping during the day and for the night time sleep. Additionally, bedside crib or cot comes with an incline function to help with reflux, relieving reflux and congestion when required. When you're ready to give your baby a space of their own The crib can be transformed into a stylish standalone with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag so that you can take it on a weekend trip or when your baby stays at Grandma's.
The 2021 Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides optimum comfort for baby during the initial stages of. It features a breathable mattress that's thicker that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking option for fussy naps. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.
It's compact frame makes it smaller than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level with just two levers. (Some mothers have found 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 for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby 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 to make parenting easier for parents, and safer for babies. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is also 50 percent more breathable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a crib (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep option for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are washable and removable.
The bedside crib is simple to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a bed frame or divan. It's the only item on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access to your food at night or comforting.
Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this model features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which protect infant legs and arms from becoming stuck or tangled. It's also a good option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and relaxing.
It also has more features than the other cribs that are on this list, like a gentle incline for colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar may sound a loud click when reattached which may wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem and gives an ethereal impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic romance certain, but at least the music's great.
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.