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The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside they help you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. They are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that newborns sleep in a crib away from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. Our mom testers loved this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot bed cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It is designed to let you sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It has a smooth single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into a dream without needing to leave your side of the bed. It also comes with the glide lock is a single touch that secures it once your little one is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you'd like.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it ideal for travelling with and packing away. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a high quality buy". She liked that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She felt that the design was elegant and that it would go with most bedrooms. She did mention that it is ideal for infants, but when they reach the age of six months old, you will need a larger cot.

She also appreciated the fact that the side panel sliding can be removed with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit nearly any bed size. There are also clips and straps that can be used to secure it.

2. BassiNest

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

The greatest benefit of this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. The side wall is patented and can be raised and then returned automatically so that you can take care of your baby from the bed without having to get away from the crib - this is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel function allows you to snooze while your baby is sleeping in your arms and makes it easier to scoop them up for cuddles or feedings in bed. It features an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The premium version includes wood accents to give it an elegant look and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also has the option of a floor lamp to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy that keeps all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy, adjustable base that fits alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to ensure security. It's designed to be used until your baby begins to show 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 bassinet is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh siding lets in plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby. the mattress is able to support your child to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. It also has a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux when needed. If you're ready to give your baby bedside sleeper a room of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes the most comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and fit into the perfect travel bag so you can carry it on a weekend away or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

Shortlisted for 2021's best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides optimal comfort for babies in the early stages. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's thicker that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking option for infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and comfortable on the baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than most amazon bedside cot cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level with only two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs up and down. It can also be moved side to side so you can position it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to help your baby get back to sleep. It also has a large storage basket for all the baby's essentials.

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 that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress is 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a cot by a separate kit, resulting in an adaptable sleep solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent the baby's arms and legs from being caught by cot bars. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.

This twin bedside cot crib attaches securely to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. This is the only item on this list with a drop-down, removable side. It is able to be opened to allow for comforting at night or for feeding.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this model features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which protect infant legs and arms from getting stuck or tangled. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section, as it is easy to lift the baby inside and out.

It also has extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this listing, such as a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There's also a storage hammock under the crib, and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when being reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair deLune," (French: moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s wistful poetry and gives the impression of a smoky Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale however the music is fantastic.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it is not played by a pianist but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.