The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside They help you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cosy option with an elegant gliding motion that helps 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 in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide into position after your child is asleep. There are also bedside cots for newborns that secure it to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect for packing and travel. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are available in two packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also found the design to be elegant and said it could be incorporated into many bedrooms. However, she did point out that while it's great for newborns, once they're six months old you will need to buy them an additional cot.
She also loved the aspect that the side panel sliding can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are clips and straps that can be used to ensure it is secured.
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 all the other essentials you'll need during the newborn stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that is easy to clean up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen with infants. Plus, it comes with a machine-washable sheet so you can keep it fresh.
The best thing about this cot for bed is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. The side walls are patented and lower and automatically return so you can care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature allows you to snooze while your baby sleeps with you. It also helps you hug them for cuddles or feedings in bed. It comes with a night light, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right path with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.
The premium version includes wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also has a floor light to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy, adjustable base that fits beside beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can be locked to increase safety. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs of rolling over or reach a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and certified by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
With its clean and stylish 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 siding lets in plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby. the mattress is supportive enough to allow for both nighttime and napping during the day. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. If you're ready to give your baby a space of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag so you can bring it along on a trip to the weekend or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.
This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies during the first few months of. It has a breathable mattress that is extra thick and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking option for fussy naps. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots for bedside, and it's easy to raise it to the proper bed height with only two levers (although some mothers have found the bar that joins the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which lets you position it closer to your bed when it's time to feed your baby night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. As with other bedsides it has a spacious storage basket that can be used underneath to store everything your baby needs.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for babies. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleeping solution for newborns to toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep baby's arms and legs from being caught by cot bars. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.
This bedside crib can be attached securely to your bed frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. This is the only product in this list with an open, slide-down side. It can be opened for evening comforting or food preparation.
Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this model has soft padded sides instead of cot bars which protect infant arms and legs from getting stuck or tangled. It's also a good option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a c-section since it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.
It also has a few additional features over the majority of cribs on this listing, such as a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. It also has a hammock for storage under the crib and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when it is reattached, which could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric are both washable and removable. washed The crib is simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem. It gives an ethereal impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love story certainly, but at least the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is performed not by a piano, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.