The Best Bedside Cot

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

Safe sleep tips 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. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to 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 allow you to sleep safely without sharing your bed. It features the glide which glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide in position when your child is asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window, and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your little sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect for packing and travel. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.

Roanna loved this cotbed and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She also loved the fact that the gliding action was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also thought the design was elegant and said it would look great in most bedroom decors. However, she did point out that while it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to buy them an additional cot.

She also loved the aspect that the sliding side panel can be lowered with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are straps and clips that secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features, including a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps that happen with infants. It also comes with an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.

This bedside cot wooden cot rotates 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. The side wall is patented and lowers and automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby in bed without having to step away from your bed - this is especially important for mothers who have just had C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're asleep. It features a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor light to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that fits on beds that are up to 34 inches high and its side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs that they are moving over or has reached a weight of 20 lbs. 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

This stylish bedside crib and travel cot bassinet comes with a premium design with a range of modern colors and wood details. It is a real win for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is sturdy enough for both daytime naps and the night time sleep. Additionally, it comes with the ability to tilt it upwards for easing congestion and reflux if needed. When you're ready to give your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish standalone with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It also can be folded flat and fit into an easy-to-carry bag so you can take it for a weekend getaway or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies during the first few months of. It features a breathable mattress that's thicker and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking option for napping with a fuss. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on your baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it less bulky than the majority of bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the proper level with just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side to position it closer to the bed for night feedings or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket for all your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

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

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50 percent more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a cot with a separate kit, resulting in an ideal sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent the baby's arms and legs from being caught by cot bars. Fabrics are movable and can be washed by hand.

This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to manoeuvre. It's the only product on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.

This model is different from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It features soft padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This stops little arms and legs getting caught in. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section, as it is easy to lift the baby in and out.

It also comes with more features than cribs on this list, including an easy incline for colic and reflux as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety latch at the top bar can be loud when being reattached. This may wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is 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 based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives the 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 woos Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic romance for sure but the music is fantastic.

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