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The Best Bedside Cot

The cribs are designed to be placed close to your bed, making it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for feedings and changing nappy. These cribs are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that babies sleep in a crib far from your bed. This reduces the possibility of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cosy option with an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a glide that glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby into sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into position after your child has fallen asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.

The curved cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and take apart, making it suitable to take on trips and then pack away. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also buy additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was very stylish and that it would go with the majority of bedrooms. She did mention that it's great for newborns but once they reach six months, you'll require a bigger cot.

She also appreciated that the side panel that slides could be lifted with one hand, meaning she could quickly answer wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her children. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be fitted to almost any size bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has many advantages, including a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn bedside cot stage. It has a durable base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen to infants. It also includes a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The best thing about this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return so you can care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to relax while your baby naps in your arms and helps you hug them for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It features a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for a more sophisticated look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an adjustable floor lamp that helps you stay awake at the night without disturbing your baby or partner, and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed next to beds up to 34 inches tall and its side wall can be locked for added security. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over or has reached a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and certified 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 crib and travel cot bassinet has an elegant design, with a range of contemporary colours, and wood effect details. It's a winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for both daytime naps and the night time sleep. It also has a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux in the event of a need. And when you're ready to move your baby to their own room it transforms into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfy mattress. It folds flat and fits into a handy travel bag, so you can carry it on a trip to the beach or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies in the early stages. It features a breathable and thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings, and a rocking function for nappers who are fussy. Plus, it's made with EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots for amazon bedside cot, and it's easy to raise it to the proper bed height with just two levers (although some mothers were unable to get the bar that connects the legs difficult to move up and down). It can also be moved side to side to position it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to help your baby get to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting simpler for parents, and more secure for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50% more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a cot with an additional kit, resulting in an ideal sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. The softly padded side panels keep baby's arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabric are removable and hand washable.

The large bedside crib crib is secured to your divan or bed frame, and its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. This is the only product in this list that has a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened for evening comforting or food preparation.

This model is different from the other bassinets which are featured in this guide. It has soft padded side panels instead of cot bars. This helps prevent the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's also a good choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and soothing.

It also has additional features over the majority of cribs on this list, 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 at the top bar can be loud when being reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is also 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 the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic melodrama for sure, but at least the music's great.

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