The Best Bedside Cots

A rocking bedside crib crib is a bassinet type crib that attaches directly to your bed. This allows your baby to sleep safely close to you. This is a great option for parents who want their little one to be close by for fuss-free feeds in the early stages.

The HALO BassiNest Essentia won our best bedside cot test, with a swiveling bed and sidewalls that dip down easily. This makes it easy to reach to relax and get back to sleep.

Safety

A bedside cot is the ideal solution for parents who want to keep their child close but not sacrifice security. This kind of crib is attached to the side of your mattress and has a moveable end that you can reach out to your baby. It can be used as a night time feeding station or to soothe your baby to sleep. This is a great option particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in various sizes and designs and some even have storage. When you are looking for a cot for your bedside, be sure to check the safety features.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is an elegant cot that is easy to put together and compact. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who roll around 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 standard door frames. This is an excellent option for parents who are limited in space.

Another option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is an excellent all-purpose cot, with lots of features to make parenting easier as well as a gorgeous look. Its adjustable sides let it grow with your child, and later transform into an infant's bed when the time comes. It's also light, so it's easy to move around the home.

A high-quality bedside crib should have mesh sides that are high to prevent your child from falling out. It should be fitted securely to your bed, with no gaps or loose areas. If you're unsure about installing a bedside cot on your own, ask a professional to install it for you.

The ideal scenario is to avoid co-sleeping with your baby until they're at minimum six months old. The official advice from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that infants should not sleep in your bed due to the danger of suffocation and overheating. However, if you need to sleep with your partner in a crib, a bedside crib is the most secure option.

Size

A bedside cot, also known as a bassinet is a cot that is attached to the side of your mattress. It has a side which can be lifted or lowered to allow you to reach your baby easily without needing to leave the bed. Celeb mums like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh love these. They are perfect for those who have limited mobility following a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our number one pick. It has an option to peek behind that allows you to see your child at 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 one of our lightest choices and can fold into a suitcase-sized bag. This makes it perfect for travel with your baby.

The Slumber 3-in-1 is another great option. It can be used as a travel cot or bassinet as well as playpen. The product was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards within the category of the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It comes with an adjustable shelf for storage and is easy to move into and out of a car. Some mothers, however, were concerned that it was too big and wide to be able to fit in small spaces, particularly when used as a sleeper by the bed.

Design

The best cribs for your bed will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some cribs feature innovative designs, like a peek-aboo flap on the sides that allow you to observe your baby without disturbing him. Other features like adjustable heights are helpful if your partner is having difficulties getting out of bed. These sleepers can be used as a cot or bassinet with incline positions for reflux babies. If you're looking for something more traditional There are plenty of options to choose from as well.

A few of our favourites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards ' Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, and the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both can be adjusted in height and can be used as a travel cot while away from home. They're also light and easy to move from room to room.

Other moms love the Lua Bedside Sleeper that comes with an adjustable changing mat and storage area as in addition to a collapsible bassinet that turns into a mini portable cot as well as a storage bag. Jasmine says that it is the ideal size for babies and is larger than Moses baskets which can feel thin or flimsy.

Another option is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, cot or travel cot bedside crib cot. It comes with an adjustable changing table that pops up, a shelf for books and toys, and an adjustable mesh side that allows you to observe your baby. It's not very light 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, price will be a factor. Many of the most well-known models are expensive, but there are plenty of cheaper alternatives that won't break the bank. Many come in a variety of styles and colors to complement the decor of your nursery.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be adjusted to match the height of your bed. Some have an incline setting that is perfect for babies who suffer from reflux. Some models come with a travel bag and can be folded when not in use. This is perfect for mothers who are constantly on the go or have guests over.

Bedside cots are generally a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from one room to another, while others come with a side that can be raised to allow you to pull your baby towards you to feed them or comfort him. Some models come with a built-in rocker to help soothe your baby to sleep.

The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced model that was nominated in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. The design is stylish and sleek however, it's a bit wider than some other options, which means it might not be the best fit for tight spaces. It's also quite heavy at over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to place it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to get into and out of like other beds for sleepers, as the sides don't flex much and you need to bend to pick up your baby.