The Best Bedside Cot
Designed to sit by your bedside, these cribs allow you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings at night or changing their nappies. They are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.
Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. This cozy option was a favourite among our mom testers. It is a smooth motion that helps bring babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into dreamland without you needing to leave the side of the bed and the glide lock is a single touch that secures it when your baby is fast asleep. There are also bedside co sleeper that secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it whenever you want to.
The curved cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the comfort and security of your sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and take apart, making it suitable to travel with and pack away. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two-packs.
Roanna loved this cotbed and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was stylish and could be a good match with most bedrooms. She did mention that it's great for babies, but once they reach six months, you will need a larger cot.
She also loved the fact that the sliding side panel can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little children from her own bed. Another plus point was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adjusted to almost any size of bed, and there are straps and clips to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has many advantages, including a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll need during the newborn stage. It also has an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps that come with infants. It also includes a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
The best thing about this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, so you can be closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return so you can care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're asleep. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.
The deluxe version adds wood accents for an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also has a floor light to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner and a storage caddy that keeps all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable, adjustable base that fits beside beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to improve safety. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are moving over or has reached 20lbs. 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
With its sleek and modern design, available in a variety of modern colors and wood effect details, this stylish bassinet for bed is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for both daytime naps and nighttime sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux when needed. If you're ready move your baby to their own room it transforms into a stylish, standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It also can be folded flat and fit into the perfect travel bag so you can bring it on a trip to the beach or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.
This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies in the early stages. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's extra thick and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature for napping with a fuss. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.
Its slim frame makes it more compact than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level using just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides from side to side, which lets you position it closer to your bed when it's time to feed your baby feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket underneath for all your baby essentials.
4. bedside cosleeper is an organization that creates products to make parenting easier for parents and safer for babies. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has won 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. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards, is 50 more breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a crib (kit sold separately), making it a versatile sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's arms and legs from being caught by bars on the cot. Fabrics are washable and washable by hand.
The bedside crib is secured to your bed or divan frame and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. This is the only product in this list with an open, slide-down side. It can be opened for nighttime comforting or feeding.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are included in this guide. It features soft cushioned side panels instead of cot bars. This prevents little arms and legs becoming entangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are nursing or have had a csection, since it is easy to lift the baby inside and out.
It also has extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this list that include a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. It also has a storage hammock under the crib and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar may click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy 'Clair de Lune,' (French: moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine’s romantic poetry and offers an ethereal feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love story certainly, but at least the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a pianist, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.