The Best Bedside Cot

These cribs are designed to be placed by your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am for night feeds and nappy changing. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed to reduce the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with an elegant gliding motion that helps lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to let you sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently eases baby into a dream without having to get off your side of the bed. It also comes with a one-touch glide lock that locks it in place after your child is fast asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it however you like.

The curved cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the comfort and security of your child's sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal for travel and packing. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in packs of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a quality purchase". She also loved the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and that it would go with most bedrooms. However, she pointed out that while it's great for newborns, once they're six months old you will need to get them an extra large bedside crib cot.

She also liked the fact that the side panel that slides could be lowered with one hand, meaning she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit almost every size bed. There are straps and clips that ensure it is secured.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It comes with a pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion, and other essentials during the first stage of infanthood. It has a durable base and mattress that is easy to clean after blowouts, spit ups, and other mishaps with infants. It also has a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The bedside crib cot can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. The side wall is patented and lowers and then automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby from the bed without having to get out of your way - this is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to sleep while your baby sleeps with you. It also allows you to hug them to cuddle or feed them in bed. It comes with an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds, and two levels of 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 high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to help you stay awake at the night without disturbing your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit on beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It's designed to be used until your baby 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

This stylish bedside bassinet comes with an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colors and wood details. It is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel allows for plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby. the mattress is supportive enough to allow for both nighttime and daytime naps. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion in the event of a need. If you're ready for your baby a room of their own the crib transforms into a stylish standalone that includes an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel so that you can take it along on a trip to the weekend or even when your baby is at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best bedside cot uk Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies during the first few months of. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's thicker and adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and comfortable on the baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it less bulky than other cots for bedside rocking crib use. It's also simple to raise the bed to the right level with only two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It can also be moved from side to side so you can position it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket for all the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden 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 industry and consumer awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise breathability and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more comfortable than standard foam mattresses, and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot by an additional kit, making it an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. The softly padded side panels keep baby's arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are washable and removable.

This amazon bedside cot crib attaches securely to your bed or divan frame Its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only item on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to allow you access to your food at night or a relaxing.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It features soft padded side panels instead of cot bars. This helps prevent little legs and arms from becoming entangled. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a csection, since it's easy to lift the baby inside and out.

It also comes with a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs listed on this list including an incline that is gentle to aid with reflux and colic. It also has a storage hammock under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar could sound a loud click when reattached which could wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric are both movable and hand washed 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 conveys a dreamy sense of a sunlit Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a romantic melodrama certainly, but at least the music is fantastic.

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.