Paige Hague

The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style crib that is attached to your bed, making it safe for babies to sleep right next to you. This is a great choice if you want your baby to be close to feed them without fuss during the first few months of.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our best bedside cots test. It comes with an adjustable sleep surface and sidewalls that can be lowered easily. This makes it easy to reach over and soothe them.

Safety

A bedside sleeper cot cot is a great solution for parents who want to keep their child close to them without sacrificing security. This kind of crib is attached to one side of your mattress. It has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. It can be used as a night feeding station or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It's also a great option for mothers who have had a C-section. Bedside cots are available in a variety of designs and sizes, and some include storage. If you're in the market for a bedside cot ensure you look over the safety features to make sure it's safe for your child.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has an attractive design and is easy to put together. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who like to roll in their sleep. They won't end up in a corner as they would with a rectangular cot. The cot can also be easily fitted through doors with standard frames. This is a great option for parents who are limited on space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another good alternative. This cot bedside has a lot of features that make parenting simpler, and it looks great. Its adjustable sides allow it to expand with your child and later transform into a toddler's bed once the time comes. It is also lightweight so it is easy to move around.

A good quality bedside crib should have mesh sides that are high to stop your child from falling out. It should also be attached securely to your bed with no gaps or loose areas. If you're not sure about fitting a bedside cot yourself you can ask a professional to complete the task for you.

Sleeping in a co-sleeper is not recommended until your baby is at least six months of age. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS recommend that you should not let your infant sleep in your bed. This is because of the danger of suffocation and overheating. If you have to sleep with your child, a crib at the bedside is the best option.

Size

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the side of your bed. It has one side that can be lifted or lowered so that you can reach your baby quickly, without needing to leave the bed. Famous moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh adore these. They are great for those who have limited mobility following a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our number one pick. It comes with an option to peek behind that allows you to see your baby on the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the mattress's height but some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also among the most lightweight options on our list and it folds down to an ideal size for a suitcase which makes it perfect to travel with your baby.

The Slumber 3-in-1 is a good option. It can be used as a portable bassinet or cot, and it also doubles as playpen. This product was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It has an adjustable shelf for storage and is easy to move into and out of the car. Some mothers, however, considered it to be too big and wide to fit into tight spaces, particularly when it was used as a bed by the bed.

Design

The best cribs for your bed will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some cribs feature innovative designs like a peek-a-boo flap on the sides to allow you to check on your baby without disturbing him. Other features, such as adjustable heights, are useful when your child has difficulty getting up and down from bed. These sleepers can also be used as a cot or bassinet and some even have incline positions for reflux babies. If you're seeking something more traditional There are plenty of options as well.

The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini was awarded bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both have adjustable height, and can be transformed into a travel cot for use outside of the home. They are also lightweight and easy to move around.

Other mothers like the Lua bedside cot newborn Sleeper that comes with a changing mat and storage area as in addition to the bassinet, which can be collapsed into a mini crib and storage bag. Jasmine says that it is the perfect size for newborns and is larger than Moses baskets which may feel flimsy or thin.

Another great option is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, cot or travel cot. It has an adjustable changing table that pops up and a shelf for books and toys, and an adjustable mesh side that lets you observe your baby. It's not lightweight however it's easy to move around and looks fantastic in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're shopping for a bedside sleeper crib or bassinet, the cost will be a factor. Many of the most well-known models are expensive however there are plenty of cheaper alternatives that won't cost you a fortune. They are available with a variety of styles and colors to match your nursery's decor.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to meet the bed's height. Some models have an incline setting which is ideal for babies with reflux. Some models come with a carry-on bag and can be folded when not in use. This is great for new mothers who are always traveling or having guests over.

Bedside cots are usually slightly larger than Moses baskets but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from room-to-room when needed and some even have an end that can be lowered so you can lift your child toward you for feeding or to soothe. Some have a built in rocker to soothe your baby to sleep.

Clair de Lune, a mid-priced baby model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. It's stylish and sleek, but slightly larger than other options. It's not suitable for small spaces. It's also quite heavy at over 10kg, and needs some maneuvering to get it in position. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to get in and out of like other bedside sleepers, because the sides don't flex much and you need to bend over to pick up your baby.