The Best Bedside Cot For Newborns

A bedside crib is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the bed's side, making it easy to reach your baby for a relaxed night's feeding. They are suitable from birth until approximately six months.

The Lullaby Trust and the NHS both recommend that newborns have separate cots to their parents' beds. This will reduce the risk of SIDS. These best bedside cots make this possible.

1. Arm's Reach Cosleeper with Clear-Vue

Arm's Reach was founded by a mother and father team when co-sleeping wasn't the norm. They developed a concept to allow parents to sleep comfortably with their infants. It was the first bedside cot wooden cot that allowed babies to sleep together without falling or suffocating into the mattress. The Clear-Vue is still in wide use and has an average of 25 years and no reported injuries or deaths.

It comes with a fitted sheet and a bassinet. The bassinet is intended for babies up to five months old or until they begin pushing up on their hands and knees or bending their knees, whichever comes first. The Co-Sleeper can be used as a stand-alone bassinet or it can attach to the parent's bed with the included attachment strap and plate. It's simple to switch between the two modes using the pull of a string however, you must be aware that it doesn't meet the federal requirements for a bed that is attached, meaning your baby should never be left alone in this type of arrangement.

McKenna was impressed with the Co-Sleeper's accessibility, noting that it's simple to lift the baby in and out of the bassinet during middle-of-the-night feedings or other care needs from your bed. He also praised its safety and said that the Co-Sleeper meets all standards for cribs and bassinets and is available for decades with "probably 1.5 million units sold" and no reported incidents of infants being injured or killed.

The Clear-Vue bedside cot was the easiest to access of all the cots we tried. The swiveling sleeping area and adjustable height of the Clear-Vue made it easy for you to reach your baby and provide comfort. Other models had lower sidewalls that required you to reach over or crouch down to get your child, but not the Clear-Vue.

The Clear-Vue is the only one of our top choices that doesn't have a connection to a parent's bed, however, it was an impressive second place and better than some we tested that were meant to be attached to a bed for parents. It is sturdy and solid feel, and lots of storage space.

2. HALO Bassinest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the only bedside crib travel cot cot that rotates 360 degrees to ensure that baby is close and make it easier for parents to get in and out of bed. It also has a lowering wall that lets moms tend to their infants without getting out of bed--a major benefit for nursing moms who require help with their cluster feeding newborns in the first few months and weeks after the birth.

The Bassinest comes with mesh side walls that allow for plenty of airflow. Additionally, the Swivel feature is perfect for parents who need to watch their child throughout the night. The ability to monitor the baby and keep them close can be a major benefit during the tired delirium that is a result of becoming a parent.

The Bassinest scored well in the Convenience Assessment, which rates features that make it easy to use and clean. This is a must for anyone who must face spit-ups and diaper blowouts during the beginning of life. The Bassinest is easily cleaned by water and is light. The mattress pad is washable. It also comes with an additional pouch on the side that is useful for storing items such as diapers and nipple cream, which are always needed during those sleep-deprived early days of motherhood.

There are many variations of the Bassinest, including a cheaper standard Essentia version that doesn't come with any additional features, and a more luxurious LUXE PLUS series with built-in white noise and vibrations to help babies fall asleep and stay asleep. Both models come with a fitted sheet, a mattress pad and a large storage bag that is larger than other Bassinest alternatives.

The LUXE PLUS series also comes with a lowering wall lock that is sturdy and stable, a base that adjusts to fit most beds from 22" to 34", a floor light that helps you see your newborn throughout the day and a movable storage caddy that can store extra bedding or supplies. The size and weight of this product make it unsuitable for travel, but its swivel feature is ideal to keep your baby safe at home.

3. Joie Roomie Glide

The design is designed to make bonding between parents an absolute pleasure This co-sleeper made by English brand Joie is much more than a crib for the bed. It lets you snuggle with your child, without sharing your bed. You can feed, soothe or cuddle your baby in the peace of your bed. Enjoy every minute of the new-born phase.

The Joie Roomie Glide Cot is simple to clean and use. It's ideal for parents who wish to sleep together with their infant. Its cocoon-shaped, rounded design, soft padding on the sides and a double mesh windows allow you to watch your baby's sleep from your sofa or bed. The sliding side panel can be adjusted and lowered with just one hand. This makes it easier to answer late-night wakeup calls. Plus, the gliding motion gently eases your child into a restful sleep to ensure you get a restful night's sleep as well.

The crib comes with a washable mattress that's removable for easy cleaning and an aluminum lightweight and sturdy frame that allows for easy movement. It has four lockable wheels to ensure it stays in place, and is backed with rubber-covered fabric to prevent scratches on the floor.

The Roomie Glide's adjustable height is among its most useful features. You can adjust the legs to ensure that they are perfectly aligned with your baby's mattress. This is especially useful if you are breastfeeding, as you can feed your baby without having to leave your bed. The height also helps reduce the risk of your baby falling out of the crib.

Another great feature is the built-in rocking feature which is ideal for babies. Two buttons on the crib's side enable a gentle rocking sound that is soothing and soothing for infants. You can select a slow or vigorous pace, and the gliding feature can be locked once your baby is asleep.

The only drawback to the Roomie Glide is that it's only suitable for newborns and you'll have to upgrade to a larger cot once your baby turns six months old (usually around the time they move into their own room). Roanna found it to be an excellent cot bed and would certainly recommend it.

4. Bjorn Cradle

The Bjorn Cradle is a great option for parents who want an easy, stylish bedside crib that turns into cot cot. Its simple design looks great in any space, and it is easy to use and set up. Its low height makes it a great choice for parents who wish to monitor their child while they sleep. This bassinet scored above average in our Eco-Health Category because it contains no flame retardant chemicals and has a low level of harmful materials. It is also certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I for baby items.

The BabyBjorn Cradle is a cozy, compact cradle that soothes babies with gentle rocking motions. The cradle can gently rock the baby, or parents can manually rock it. The cradle's mesh sides promote air circulation and allows parents to monitor their infant while they sleep.

The cradle is easy to move around the house due to its light weight. It is also easy to clean and machine-washed with the mattress pad and the designated sheet. It is important to keep in mind that the cradle should never be used with any additional padding, mattress or comforter.

To reduce the risk of SIDS, it is essential to establish secure sleeping habits throughout all sleeping areas. It is essential to put your baby on its back during every nap, and also in the cradle. You should also stop using the cradle if your baby begins pushing up on their knees or hands or reaches 8kg/18lbs.

The BabyBjorn crib, as well as the other cribs and bassinets is made from child-friendly materials. The products are tested to ensure they are in compliance with the most current safety standards. The manufacturer tests their products to make sure that they don't contain harmful chemicals or toxins that could harm your child. The fabric of the cradle is made of polyester and cotton, and it's free of allergens that could cause irritation to the skin of your baby. The fabric also helps with air circulation and is hypoallergenic.