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The best bedside cot for newborn Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your best bedside cot for newborn, these cribs help you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe suggest that babies sleep in a crib far from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. Our mum 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 cot by English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently soothes infants into a state of bliss without having to get off your side of the bed and the glide lock is a single touch that secures it when your baby is fast asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it however you like.

The curvaceous cocoon design softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in packs of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a high quality buy". She also loved the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and could be a good match with the majority of bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's great for infants, once they reach six months old, you'll require an additional cot.

She also appreciated the aspect that the sliding side panel can be lowered with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little children from her own bed. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adapted to almost any size bed, and it comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

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

The most appealing feature of this cot bedside is that it can rotate 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby for safe sleep. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, can be raised and then returned automatically so that you can take care of your baby in bed without having to go away from the crib which is crucial for mothers who have just had C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're asleep. It comes with an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also has an adjustable floor lamp that helps you see at the night without disturbing your baby or partner and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to increase security. It's designed to be used until your baby shows signs of rolling over or reaches 20 lbs and 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 cot co sleeper bassinet features a premium design with a range of modern colours, and wood effect features. It is a real success for sleep. The breathable mesh siding lets in plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby. the mattress is comfortable enough to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. It also has a reflux-incline function to help ease reflux and congestion in the event of a need. When you're ready to give your baby a room of their own the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with a comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits in an easy-to-carry bag so you can carry it on a weekend away or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The 2021 most comfortable Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this crib offers optimal comfort for babies in the initial stages of. It has a breathable and extra-thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking option for babies who are fussy. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on your baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than other cots that are bedside crib travel, and it's easy to raise to the correct bed height with only two levers (although some mums were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be tricky to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which can help you place it closer to your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it comes with a large 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 easier for parents, and safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has since won 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. Its mattress is 50 percent more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a cot using an additional kit, making it an adaptable sleep solution for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded sides prevent babies' arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.

This bedside crib can be attached securely to your divan or bed frame Its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. This is the only product in this list with a drop-down, removable side. It is able to be opened for nighttime comforting or for feeding.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which prevent little legs and arms from becoming tangled or trapped. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section as it's easy to lift the baby into and out.

It also comes with more features than most of 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. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety latch at the top bar can be a bit loud when it's being reattached. This could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy 'Clair de Lune,' (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s poetic wistfulness and conveys an ethereal feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic melodrama certainly but the music is fantastic.

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