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The Best Bedside Cot

These cribs are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and changing nappy. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib, away from your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy option that has an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative foldable bedside crib cot from English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into position when your child is asleep. There are safety straps to keep it firmly attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it when you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon design with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your little sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal to travel with and pack. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna loved this cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She also loved the fact that the gliding action was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and suggested that it would fit into most bedrooms. She did say that it's great for infants, but when they reach the age of six months, you'll require a larger cot.

She also appreciated the aspect that the sliding side panel can be lifted with just one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her bed. Another advantage was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to almost any size of bed, and comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has many advantages, including a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps that happen with infants. Additionally, it comes with a machine-washable sheet so that you can keep it fresh.

This bedside crib to cot cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return to allow you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to relax while your baby sleeps beside you and it also makes it easier to scoop them up for cuddles or feedings in bed. It comes with a night light and three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will help you stay on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an adjustable floor lamp that helps you sleep at the night without disturbing your partner or baby and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed on beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to increase security. It's designed to be used until your child shows signs of rolling over 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

With its sleek and modern design that comes in a range of modern colors and wood effect details this elegant bedside co sleeper bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for both daytime naps and nighttime sleep. Plus, it has the ability to tilt it upwards for relieving reflux and congestion when required. If you're ready move your baby into their own space it transforms into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag so that you can take it on a weekend trip or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the beginning stages. It features a breathable mattress that's thicker and adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking option for napping with a fuss. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside co sleeper use. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level with only two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved side to side, allowing you to place it closer to the bed for night feedings or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a large storage basket for all baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for their children. The brand started with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material without wicker in the year 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase the airflow and allow you to monitor baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50 percent more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be turned into a cot by an additional kit, resulting in an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. The softly padded side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics are removable and hand washable.

The bedside cot 6 months plus crib is secured to your bed or divan frame and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to manoeuvre. This is the only product on this list with a drop-down, removable side. It is able to be opened to allow for comforting at night or feeding.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this one features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which prevent little legs and arms from becoming tangled or trapped. It's also a good choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's easy to lift baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also has more features than the other cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline for reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it say the safety catch on the top bar can click loudly when reattached, which could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress are both movable and hand washed and the crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem and gives an ethereal impression of a sunlit Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is fantastic.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a piano player, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.