The Best Bedside Cot
The cribs are designed to be put by your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am to feed them and changing nappy. These cribs can also be an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed in order to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy solution with an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into dreamland without you needing to leave your side of the bed and a one-touch glide lock that locks it in place when your baby is fast asleep. Safety straps hold it securely secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it as you like.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh windows and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your little sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal for packing and travel. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional cotton sheets are available in two packs.
Roanna loved this cotbed and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She also liked the fact that the gliding action was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. bedside baby sleeper felt that the design was very stylish and that it would go with the majority of bedroom decors. She did mention that it's great for infants, but when they reach the age of six months, you'll need a larger cot.
She also loved the feature that the side panel slide can be lifted with just one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are clips and straps to ensure it is secured.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is an excellent product. It comes with a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion, and other essentials for the infant stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps that come with infants. It also includes a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.
The best thing about this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. Its patented side wall can be raised and then returned automatically so you can tend to your baby in bed without having to step away from your bed - this is especially important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.
The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The premium version includes wood accents for a more sophisticated appearance and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that fits next to beds that are up to 34 inches high and the side wall can be locked for extra security. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs of rolling over or has reached a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and approved by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
The sleek bedside bassinet features an elegant design, with a range of contemporary colours, and wood effect details. It's a true win for sleep. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and offers a great view of baby, and the mattress is able to support your child to be used for nighttime sleep as well as nap time during the day. It also features a reflux-incline function to help ease reflux and congestion in the event of a need. If you're ready to give your baby a room of their own The crib can be transformed into a stylish standalone that includes the most comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits into the perfect travel bag so you can take it on a weekend away or when your baby is staying 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 provides optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It has a breathable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five different heights, and a rocking feature for babies who are fussy. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.
It's compact frame makes it less bulky than most bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the proper level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs up and down. It can also be moved side to side so you can place it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to soothe your baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket beneath for all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for babies. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 industry and consumer awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50 more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot by a separate kit, resulting in an ideal sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect the baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the cot bars. Fabrics are removable and washable by hand.
The bedside crib is secured to your divan or bed frame and its wheels that swivel make it easy to manoeuvre. This is the only item in this list that has an open, slide-down side. It is able to be opened for nighttime comforting or feeding.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this one has soft padded sides rather than cot bars, which keep little arms and legs from getting tangled or trapped. It's a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section as it's easy to lift the baby into and out.
It also has a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs listed on this list including a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. It also has a storage hammock under the crib, and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety latch at the top bar can be noisy when it is reattached. This may wake your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both washable and removable. washed The crib is easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul verlaine's romantic poetry and offers a dreamy feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic, but the music is excellent.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is played not by a piano, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.