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A Small Bedside Cot That Attaches to Your Adult Bed

A crib that is placed near your bed can help you keep your baby close to you at night, without the need to get up. The fabric is breathable and allows you to see your baby clearly and is easy to lower when you require a 3am feed.

Some also double up as a moses basket, too.

What is a bedside crib?

A bedside crib and cot crib, also referred as a bassinet, or co-sleeper is a crib for babies that is attached to your adult bed. This allows your child to sleep next to you in safety. It is a safe method of co-sleeping, which doesn't increase your risk of SIDS, like bedsharing. It also helps you bond with the new baby.

They have an end that can be adjusted to allow you to reach your baby easily at night to comfort and feed them. This is particularly helpful for mothers who are recovering from a c-section. Many of them are foldable or portable, so you can take them on trips and use them as a temporary sleeping solution for infants who aren't quite ready to move to a larger cot.

Find a crib that has an air-conditioned mattress, as well as a protective cover that will protect your baby from stains. It is also advisable to buy baby-safe items like a blanket, teether and cuddly toy.

If you're looking for a longer-term option, some cribs have conversion kits that let you convert them into a cot, or a toddler bed at the time of need. This can extend their lifespan and make the transition a lot easier. Some models have a removable portion at the top that can be transformed into the bassinet. Others can be used with a regular adult bed or a high-rise one. This is a good choice for families that plan on traveling frequently or switching rooms at night. You should also think about the size of your bedroom to ensure that you can squeeze the crib comfortably. A lot of cribs have an adjustable riser that can be used to create an inclined position for babies who suffer from reflux.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide, a 4-in-1 bedside crib crib from the English brand Joie is a wonderful addition to their range of high-quality products for babies. This crib was designed to help parents bond and sleep side-by-side with their babies, without sharing a single bed. It's packed with features that help make bonding between parent and baby safe, simple and enjoyable.

A smooth rocking motion can be initiated by pressing the button. This gentle rhythm can soothe your baby into sleep without disrupting their natural sleep patterns. This is great for toddlers and older babies who struggle to settle. It can help with digestion problems such as colic and reflux.

The crib can be locked in it once the rocking is done to stop it moving and can also be secured on the bed's side using a strap and clip attachment. This makes it stable and secure allowing you to get a good night's rest without worrying about your baby sliding off into the middle of the room. The cocoon's rounded shape features softly cushioned sides and double mesh windows on both sides to allow plenty of air flow whilst protecting your baby.

The mattress comes with a firm and comfortable and comes with an easily removable cover. The crib is easy to set up and disassemble thanks to a lightweight aluminium frame that makes it extremely portable. The four rubber-covered wheels lockable ensure that the crib does not leave marks on your flooring and is easy to move. It is easy to clean using wipeable woven fabrics and is easy to carry in a travel bag which makes it ideal for overnight stays away from home.

The TuttiBambini Air

This premium model is designed to be a safe, baby-sitter from birth to 6 months. It comes with bars that rock to make it easy to move and castors. The airflow mattress is a premium model that provides a comfortable sleep surface while ventilation panels ensure your baby is kept cool. There are 6 different height settings as well as an incline option that can help with reflux and congestion.

The Tutti Bambini COZee Air crib comes with a removable fabric and wipe-clean lining. This makes it much easier to clean than bedside travel crib cribs that can be messy to clean. It also comes with a top bar which can be easily adjusted to accommodate feedings at night without having to mess with zips.

Anna found that the CoZee was a comfortable and safe place to sleep for her baby. She liked that it didn't move like other models, which meant she wasn't disturbed at night while trying to comfort her child to feed. She also liked the fact that the side could be lowered so she didn't need to reach out over her partner to lift the baby for feedings at night.

The CoZee is available in oak and charcoal and is a beautiful addition to the bedroom. It's more modern than other cribs we've tried and are typically utilitarian. It's also lightweight at just 11kg and comes with a carrying case that allows you to take it with you on vacation or when moving house. The only things you'll have to purchase are a waterproof sheet and a safety strap for co-sleeping. The instructions and images are easy to follow when you first open the box.

The Maxi-Cosi lora

The Iora is a bedside bassinet that allows parents to feel more connected to their child while they sleep. It adjusts upwards and downwards and can be moved through three slide positions to fit beside the bed of the parent, or in the corner of the room so that baby is always close at hand. The mesh siding allows air to circulate through, allowing you to see your baby quickly. You can also store additional pajamas or other items in the large storage basket beneath.

Unlike some other smaller bedside cribs Iora is a standout among other bedside cribs. Iora folds flat and comes with a travel bag to allow it to be carried anywhere. Our mom testers found it easy to move from room to room, and believed it was a great size for a small bedside cot, and not too big or small. They also appreciated the large storage basket perfect for storing nappies or bedding.

This is a great option for parents who wish to sleep in a co-sleeping bed but don't want to share their bed. If one of the partners has mobility issues like arthritis or back pain. Our mums who tested it were thrilled to be able to easily access their child while in the Iora and that it had an option to have a reflux incline which helped to reduce gas.

Our mothers are also thrilled that the mattress is in line with NICE guidelines which state that you should place the baby in a crib or Moses basket on its own (with no blankets, toys pillows, etc.). They also say that the mattress is comfortable and firm for baby and is easy to find sheets for. It's not as light as the other cribs for bedside use, though, so if you want something lighter and easier to move around, think about one of the alternatives on our list.