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The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style crib that is attached to your bed and allows your babies to sleep right next to you. This is an ideal option when you want your baby to be near for fuss-free feeds in the beginning stages.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our top rated bedside cots for testing. It features an adjustable sleep surface and sidewalls which can be lowered easily. This makes it easy to reach out to relax and get to sleep.

Safety

A bedside crib is a fantastic solution for new parents that want to keep their baby close but without compromising their security. This type of cot fixes to the side of your bed and has one end that can be lifted or lowered down so that you can reach your little one. It can also be used as a night feeding station or to soothe your baby to sleep. It's also a great choice for mothers who've had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in various sizes and styles and some even have storage. If you're shopping for a bedside cot, make sure you check out the safety features to make sure it is safe for your baby.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is an elegant cot that is easy to put together and compact. The oval shape is perfect for babies who tend to roll around in their sleep, because it ensures that they don't get trapped in a corner like they might with an oblong cot. The cot can also be easily fitted through standard door frames. This is a fantastic option for parents who are short in space.

Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is an ideal all-rounder, with lots of features to make parenting easier and an attractive design. Its movable sides mean it can adapt to your child and convert into a toddler bed when they're ready. It is also lightweight so it's easy to move around.

A crib with a high mesh side is a great feature to have at the bedside of a crib. This will prevent your child from falling. It should also be fitted securely to your bed with no gaps or areas that are loose. If you're not confident about fitting a bedside cot by yourself, ask a professional to do it for you.

The ideal scenario is to avoid sleeping with your baby until they're at minimum six months old. The official advice from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that infants should not sleep in your bed because of the risk of overheating and suffocation. However, if you have to co-sleep, a bedside crib is the most secure option.

Size

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot which is attached to the bed's side. It comes with a side which can be lifted or lowered so that you can reach your baby easily, without the need to leave the bed. These are a favourite of famous moms like Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh. They are ideal for mothers who have a limited mobility following the C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our top pick. It comes with a peekaboo feature that allows you to see your child at the bottom of the mattress. It can also be adjusted to the mattress's height however some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also one of our lightest options that can fold into a suitcase-sized bag. This makes it ideal for traveling with your baby.

Another option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which can be used as a bassinet, travel cot and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It has a handy storage shelf beneath and is extremely light to lift in and out of the car. Some mothers have found it a bit long and wide for tight areas, particularly when used as a bedside mattress.

Design

The best cribs for your bed will be modern, sleek and stylish. Some are designed with innovative features including a peek-aboo flap on the side, to help you monitor your baby without disrupting them. Other features, like adjustable heights, are useful when your child has difficulty getting up and down from their bed. Some sleepers can also be used as a bassinet, cot, or for reflux babies. If you're looking for something more traditional, there are plenty of options as well.

Some of our top picks are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini that won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category and the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot if you're away from home. They are also lightweight and easy to move around.

Other mums like the Lua Bedside Sleeper, which has a changing mat and storage space as it also has an adjustable bassinet that folds into a mini-portable crib and storage bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for a newborn and is more substantial than Moses baskets, which can feel flimsy or thin.

bedside crib to cot is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as a Moses basket, cot or travel cot. It has a pop-up changing table as well as a shelf to store toys and books, and an adjustable mesh side that lets you observe your baby. It's not light, but it is easy to move around and looks great in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost is a major factor when you are shopping for a crib, bassinet or bedside sleeper. Some of the most sought-after models can be expensive. However there are a lot of cheaper alternatives. Many are available with a variety of styles and colors to fit your nursery's decor.

The best cribs for beds can be adjusted and elevated to the level of your mattress. Some models also have an incline position that is perfect for babies who have reflux. Some models come with a carry-on bag and can be folded when not in use. This is ideal for new mothers who are always on the go or have guests to entertain.


Bedside cots are typically smaller than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from room to room in case you have to, and some have a side that drops down so that you can pull your child towards you for night feeds or to soothe. Some have an integrated rocker so that you can soothe your baby to sleep.

The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced option that was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It's stylish and sleek, but slightly wider than other options. It's not suitable for smaller spaces. It's also quite heavy at over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to put it in place it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as simple to move in and out of as some other beds for sleepers, as the sides don't move much and you'll have to bend to scoop your baby up.

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Pub: 14 Dec 2024 10:04 UTC
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