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The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside They allow you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the possibility of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy option that has a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. cotsfortots has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into dreamland without you needing to leave your side of the bed. It also comes with an easy-to-use glide lock that secures it once your little one is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you like.

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

Roanna loved this cotbed and said it was "a top-quality purchase". She also loved the ease of the glide was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She thought the design was stylish and would fit with the majority of bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's great for newborns, once they're six months old you will require a bigger cot.

She also loved the feature that the side panel sliding can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost every size bed. There are clips and straps to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with plenty of features with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It has a durable base and mattress that can be cleaned easily after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine-washable mattress so you can keep it fresh.

This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its patented side wall lowers and automatically returns so you can tend to your baby while in bed without having to step away from your bed This is particularly important for mothers who have just had C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It comes with a night light, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will help you stay on the right path in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The premium version includes wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also features an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits next to beds that are up to 34 inches high and the side wall can be locked to ensure security. It's designed to be used until your baby shows 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

The sleek bedside bassinet features a premium design with a range of modern colours, and wood effect features. It's a true winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for napping during the day and for the night time sleep. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to reduce reflux and congestion, if necessary. When you're ready to move your baby to their own room it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits in a handy travel bag, so you can take it on a trip to the beach or when baby stays over at Grandma's.


This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the beginning stages. It has a comfortable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings, and a rocking feature for fussy nappers. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium fabric that is soft and supple on the baby's body.

It's compact frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside use. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level using just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which helps you position it closer to your bed for night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. It also has a large storage basket for all baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an organization that creates products to make parenting easier for parents, and safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50% more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a cot (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleeping solution for toddlers and newborns. Soft padded side panels keep baby's legs and arms from getting caught on bars for cots. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.

This bedside crib can be attached securely to your divan or bed frame, and its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow the ability to feed your child at night or comforting.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which protect infant legs and arms from getting stuck or tangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are nursing or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby into and out.

It also has more features than most of cribs on this list, such as an easy incline to help with 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 catch on the top bar may be a bit loud when it's being reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poetry and gives a dreamy feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic romance for sure, but at least the music's great.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it is not performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.

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Pub: 02 Dec 2024 15:57 UTC
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