The 10 Most Terrifying Things About Best Bedside Cots

The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that is attached directly to your bed. This allows your baby to rest peacefully close to you. This is a great option for parents who want their child to be near for peaceful feedings during the first few months of his life.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner of our best bedside cots - More Material, test. It has an adjustable sleep surface and sidewalls that can be easily lowered. This allows you to reach out and feel comfortable.

Safety

A bedside cot is a great solution for parents who want to keep their baby close without sacrificing security. This type of cot fixes to the side of your bed and has a single end which can be lifted or dropped down so you can reach your baby. You can use a bedside crib to cot crib to feed your baby at night or soothe them to sleep. It's also a great choice for mums who have had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in a variety of styles and sizes, and some even have storage. If you're looking for a bedside cot, be sure to check the safety features to make sure it is safe for your baby.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has an attractive design and is easy to put together. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who tend to play around in their sleep, because it means that they won't be stuck in the corner like they would with a rectangular cot. The cot is easily fitted through doors with standard frames. This is a fantastic feature for parents who are limited in space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is a good option. It comes with a number of features that make parenting easier and it looks stunning. Its adjustable sides allow it to expand with your child and then transform into a toddler's bed when the time comes. It's also light, so it's easy to move around the house.

A crib with a high mesh side is a good feature to have on a bedside co sleeper crib. This will prevent your child from falling. It should be securely attached to your bed, with no gaps or parts that are loose. If you're not confident about installing a bedside crib travel cot on your own or hiring a professional, let a professional complete the task for you.

Ideally, you should avoid sleeping with your child until they're at minimum six months old. The official advice from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that newborns should not sleep in your bed due to the risk of overheating and suffocation. However, if you need to co-sleep in a crib, a bedside crib is the safest option.

Size

A bedside cot for bedside is a bassinet-style cot which is attached to the bed's side. It is a side that can be lowered or raised to allow you to reach your baby without having to leave the bed. These are a favourite of celeb mums such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh. They are ideal for parents who have a limited mobility following the C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our number one pick. It has an option to peek behind that allows you to see your baby at the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the mattress's height, although some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also one of the lightest options we've seen and folds down to a suitcase-sized package, making it ideal for travelling with your child.

Another great option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into a travel cot, bassinet and playpen - it even was awarded our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It has a handy storage shelf beneath and is super-light to lift in and out of the car. Some mothers have thought it was a bit too big and bulky for small areas, particularly when it is used as a bedside sleeping device.

Design

The best bedside cribs are modern, sleek and stylish. Some cribs have innovative designs, like an open-air flap on the sides that allow you to observe your baby without disturbing him. Other features like adjustable height are beneficial when your spouse is having trouble getting out of bed. These sleepers can be used as a cot or bassinet, and some have tilt positions for babies with reflux. There are also plenty of options for those who want something more traditional.

A few of our favourites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards ' Best Cot Crib, Moses or Basket category, and the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both have adjustable height, and can be turned into a travel cot for use outside of the home. They're also extremely light and easy to move from room to room.

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 larger than Moses baskets, which can feel flimsy or thin.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket, cot or travel cot. It comes with an adjustable changing table that pops up as well as a shelf to store books and toys, and an adjustable mesh side that lets you see your baby. It's not light but it's easy to move around and looks great in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost will be an important aspect when looking for a crib, bassinet, or bedside sleeper. Some of the most sought-after models can be quite expensive. However, there are many cheaper alternatives. Some come in different colors and styles to match your nursery decor.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to meet the height of your bed. Some also have an incline position that is perfect for babies who have reflux. Some models come with a bag for travel and fold up when not in use. This is ideal for mothers who are often on the go or have guests coming over.

Bedside cots are usually a little bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from room-to-room in case you have to and some even have the side that lowers so you can lift your baby out toward you for feeding or soothing. Some models come with a built-in rocker to soothe your baby to sleep.

Clair de Lune, a mid-priced model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. The design is sleek and stylish, but it's slightly larger than some of the other options, meaning it's not the best choice for small spaces. It is also quite heavy at more than 10kg, and requires some maneuvering to position it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as simple to move in and out of as other beds for sleepers, as the sides don't move much and you need to bend to pick up your baby.