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The Best Bedside Cot

These cribs are designed to be placed close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am for night feeds and nappy changing. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot, away from your bed in order to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy option that has smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside crib with changing table cot from English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It has a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in place when your child is asleep. Safety straps hold it securely secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it as you please.

The curvaceous cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal to travel with and pack. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in packs of two.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and said it was "a excellent purchase". She also loved the fact that the gliding action was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She felt that the design was elegant and would fit with most bedrooms. However, she pointed out that while it's great for babies, once they're six months old, you'll need to get them an additional cot.

She also appreciated the aspect that the sliding side panel can be lowered 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 bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit nearly any bed size. There are also straps and clips that help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has a lot going for it with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen with infants. It also has a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The most appealing feature of this cot bedside (this site) is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return, allowing you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to snooze while your baby naps with you. It also helps you scoop them up for cuddles or feedings in bed. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor light to help you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy, adjustable base that fits beside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to improve security. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs that they are moving over or reach a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and inspected by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

This sleek bedside rocking crib bassinet has an elegant design that comes with a range of contemporary colours, and wood effect features. It's a winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing air to flow in and gives you an excellent view of your child. The mattress is firm enough to allow for napping during the day and for the night time sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux in the event of a need. If you're ready move your baby to their own room, it converts to a stylish standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits into a handy travel bag, so you can take it with you on a weekend away or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The 2021 Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers optimal comfort for babies in the initial stages of. It has a breathable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings, and a rocking feature for nappers who are fussy. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's body.

It's compact frame makes it less bulky than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It also glides side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed when it's time to feed your baby feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket underneath for everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products to make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for infants. The brand was launched with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot by an additional kit, making it a flexible sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. The softly padded side panels keep baby's arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and its fabric can be washed and removed.

This newborn bedside cot crib attaches securely to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to manoeuvre. It's the only product on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.

This model is different from the other bassinets that are included in this guide. It features soft padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This helps prevent little arms and legs getting caught in. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section, as it's easy to lift the baby in and out.

It also has more features than the cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for reflux and colic as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar may sound a loud click when reattached which may wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives the impression of a sunlit Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic and the music is fantastic.

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