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The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style crib that is attached to your bed, making it safe for infants to sleep close. This is a great solution if you'd like your baby to be close enough for a relaxed feedings during the early stages.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our best bedside cots test. It comes with a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls that can be easily lowered. This allows you to easily reach over and comfort them.

Safety

A bedside cot is the ideal solution for new parents who wish to keep their infant close but not sacrifice safety. This kind of crib is attached to one side of your mattress. It has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. It can also be used as a night time feeding station or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It's also a great option for mothers who have had a C-section. Bedside cots are available in a variety of styles and sizes, and some come with storage. When you are looking for an upholstered cot for your bedside, be sure to check the safety features.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has a stylish design and is simple to put together. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who lay around during sleep, as it ensures that they don't get stuck in the corner like they would with an oblong crib. It is also able to fit through door frames that are standard which is a major advantage for parents who are stretched out by their space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is a good option. The cot comes with a variety of features that make parenting easier, and it looks great. Its adjustable 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 the house.

A good quality bedside cot newborn crib should have a high mesh side to stop your child from falling out. It should be securely fitted to your bed, with no gaps or parts that are loose. Contact a professional if aren't confident in fitting a bedside crib yourself.

Sleeping in a co-sleeper is not recommended until your baby is at least six months of age. Official advice from The Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that newborns should not be sleeping in your bed due to the danger of suffocation and overheating. However, if you need to sleep with your partner the bedside crib is the most secure option.

Size

A large bedside crib cot, also known as bassinet is a cot that attaches to the side of your mattress. It has one side that can be lifted or lowered to allow you to reach your baby easily, without needing to leave the bed. Celeb mums like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh love these. They are great for those who are unable to move after a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our top choice. It has an option to peek behind that allows you to view your baby at the bottom of the mattress. It can also be adjusted to the height of your mattress, although some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It is also one of our lightest choices and can be folded into a suitcase size. This makes it perfect to travel with your baby.

Another great option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which transforms into an a portable cot, bassinet and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It has a handy storage shelf underneath and is light enough to carry in and out of the car. However, some mothers were concerned that it was too large bedside crib and wide for small spaces, particularly when used as a bedside sleeper.

Design

The best bedside cribs are modern, sleek and stylish. Some are designed with innovative features such as a peek-a-boo flap on the side to let you observe your baby without disrupting them. Other features, such as adjustable heights, are useful if your partner has trouble getting up and down from their bed. These sleepers can be used as a bassinet or cot, and some have incline positions for reflux babies. There are a lot of options if you want something more traditional.

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

Other mothers like the Lua Bedside Sleeper, which has a changing mat and storage area as well as an adjustable bassinet that folds into a mini-portable cot as well as a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a newborn and is bigger than Moses baskets, which can seem flimsy and thin.

Another option that is great is an alternative is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, 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 gives you a good view of your baby. It's not light, but it's easy to move and looks sleek in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're in the market for a bedside sleeper, crib or bassinet, the cost will be a major factor. Some of the most sought-after models can be quite expensive. However there are plenty of less expensive alternatives. Some come in different styles and colors to complement your nursery decor.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be adjusted to match the bed's height. Some have an inclined position that is great for babies suffering from reflux. Some models come with a bag for travel and can be folded up when not in use. This is great for new mothers who are constantly traveling or having guests to entertain.

Bedside cots are typically slightly larger than Moses baskets, but are smaller than cribs. They can be moved from one place to another, and others come with a side that can be lowered to allow you to pull your child towards you to feed them or soothe him. Some models also come with an integrated rocker so that you can soothe your little one to sleep.

Clair de Lune, a mid-priced model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. The design is sleek and stylish however it's a little larger than other options, which means it might not be the ideal choice for small spaces. It is also quite heavy at more than 10kg, and requires some maneuvering to place it. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this mattress don't bend enough, meaning you have to bend to take your baby.