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The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside crib travel, these cribs allow you to get your baby in at 3 am for night feeds or nappy changes. 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 to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It has an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without you having to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that secures the glide in place when your child is asleep. Safety straps hold it securely attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you please.

The curved cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the security and comfort of your sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for packing and travel. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She thought the design was very stylish and would fit with the majority of bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for infants, once they reach six months old you will require an extra large cot.

She also loved the feature that the sliding side panel can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little ones from the comfort of her own bed. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adjusted to nearly any size bed, and comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Co sleeper bedside Cot comes with many advantages and includes a side bag ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll require during the newborn stage. It also has an extremely sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps associated with infants. Additionally, it includes a machine-washable mattress so that you can keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this bedside crib vs cot cot is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, lowers and automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby while in bed without having to step out of your way which is crucial 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 vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for a more sophisticated look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also has an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy to keep all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to increase security. It's designed to be used until your baby is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover or reaching 20 pounds. It is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

The sleek bedside bassinet features an elegant design, with a range of modern colors and wood features. It is a real win for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion in the event of a need. If you're ready to give your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish standalone that includes an incredibly comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits in a handy travel bedside crib bag, so you can bring it for a weekend getaway or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The 2021 best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this crib offers the best comfort for babies during the early stages. It has a breathable mattress that's thicker that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking feature to help with napping with a fuss. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots that are bedside and it's simple to raise it to the proper bed level using only two levers (although some mums were unable to get the bar that connects the legs difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed when it's time to feed your baby night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store all the baby necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting simpler for parents, and more secure for babies. The company began 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 airflow and let you keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50 percent more breathable. The crib can also be converted into a bed (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and its fabric can be washed and removed.

This bedside cot 6 months plus crib is easy to move around with its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bedframe or divan. It's the only product on this list with a drop-down side, which can be opened to give you access to your food at night or a relaxing.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which keep little legs and arms from becoming tangled or trapped. It's also a good option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's simple to lift baby in and out to nurse and soothe.

It also has more features than cribs on this list, such as an easy incline for colic and reflux, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did say the safety catch on the top bar can sound a loud click when reattached which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy 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 poetic wistfulness and conveys a dreamy feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a romantic melodrama for sure, but at least the music's great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.