The 10 Scariest Things About Best Bedside Cots
The Best Bedside Cots
A bedside travel cot crib is a bassinet-style cot that attaches to your own bed and allows your baby to sleep close by. This is an ideal option if you want your baby to be close for fuss-free feeds in the early stages.
The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our best bedside cots test. It has a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls that can be easily lowered. This makes it easy to reach out and feel comfortable.
Safety
A bedside cot is a great solution for parents who want to keep their child close but not sacrifice safety. The crib is attached to one side of your mattress. It is movable so that you can reach out to your baby. You can also use a bedside crib to night feed your baby or soothe them to sleep. This is a great option, especially for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in various sizes and designs and some even have storage. When shopping for an upholstered cot for your bedside, be sure to check the safety features.
The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to put together and compact. The oval shape is perfect for infants who roll around in their sleep, since it ensures that they don't get stuck in the corner like they might with the rectangular crib. The cot is also easy to fit into standard door frames which is a huge plus for space-stretched new parents.
Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is an excellent all-rounder with plenty of features to make parenting easier as well as beautiful design. Its movable sides mean it can grow with your child and convert into an infant bed when they're ready. It's also light, so it's easy to move around.
A high-quality bedside crib should have high mesh sides to prevent your baby from falling out. It should also be attached securely to your bed, with no gaps or loose areas. Consult a professional if aren't confident in installing a crib for your bed yourself.
Co-sleeping is not advised until your baby is at least six months old age. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you should not let your infant sleep in your bed. This is due to the risk of overheating and suffocation. However, if you have to sleep with your partner, a bedside crib is the most secure option.
Size
A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the side of your bed. It comes with a side which can be lifted or lowered down so that you can reach your baby quickly, without needing to leave the bed. Celebrity moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh are awestruck by these. They are perfect for those who are unable to move following a C-section.
Our top pick, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, comes with a peekaboo flap that lets you peek at your child from the bottom of the bed. It can also be adjusted to the height of your mattress - although some mums said it was tricky to move up and down. It is also one of our lightest options that can be folded into a suitcase size. This makes it ideal to travel with your baby.
Another option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which can be used as a travel cot, bassinet and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Award gold medal in the Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It comes with a useful storage shelf below and is light enough to carry in and out of the car. Some mothers were concerned that it was too big and wide to fit into small spaces, particularly when it was used as a bed on the bed.
Design
The best cribs for bed will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some come with innovative designs, like a peek-a-boo flap on the side, to let you check in on baby without disturbing them. Other features, like adjustable height, can be helpful for those who have difficulty getting up and down from bed. Some sleepers can also be used as a bassinet, cot or for babies with reflux. There are also plenty of options for those who want something more traditional.
The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini won bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It was the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both have adjustable height, and can be converted into a travel cot to use away from home. They are also light and easy to move around.
Other mothers like the Lua Bedside Sleeper that comes with an adjustable changing mat and storage area, as it also has the bassinet, which can be collapsed into a mini portable crib and storage bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for infants and is larger than Moses baskets which are often flimsy or thin.
The iCandy Cocoon is another great option. It can be used as a Moses Basket as a cot, cot, or travel cot. It has a pop-up changer as well as a shelf to store books and toys and a mesh adjustable side that offers the best view of your baby. It's not the tiniest one, but it's simple to move and looks sleek in any bedroom.
Cost
Cost is a major aspect when you're searching for a crib bassinet, or bedside sleeper. Many of the most well-known models are expensive however there are many cheaper alternatives that won't cost you a fortune. Many come in a variety of colors and styles to match the decor of your nursery.
The best bedside cot crib cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to match the height of your bed. Some also have an incline position that is perfect for babies suffering from reflux. They can also fold away when not in use and some models even have bags for travel that is ideal for new mums who are often out and about or have guests staying over.
Bedside cots are usually a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but they are smaller than cribs. They can be moved from one place to another, and others have a side which can be lowered so that you can lift your child towards you to feed them or soothe them. Some have a built in rocker that can help soothe your baby to sleep.
The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced model that was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&baby bedside crib Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It's stylish and sleek however it is a little larger than other models. It's probably not suitable for small spaces. It's also a bit heavy, weighing over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to position it. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this mattress don't bend as much, so you have to bend to pick up your baby.
