The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet-style crib that is attached directly to your bed. This allows baby to rest peacefully close to you. This is a great choice if you'd like your baby to be close enough for a relaxed feedings during the early stages.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner in our best bedside cots test. It comes with an adjustable sleep surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls which can be easily lowered. This makes it easy to reach out for comfort and lull them back to sleep.

Safety

A bedside travel crib cot is the ideal solution for new parents who want to keep their baby close to them without sacrificing security. This type of crib is attached to one 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 back to sleep. It's also a great choice for mothers who've had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of sizes and styles, 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 is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to put together and compact. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who like to roll in their sleep. They won't be stuck in a corner as they would with a rectangular cot. The cot is also easy to fit through door frames that are standard which is a major advantage for parents who are stretched out by their space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another good option. It comes with a number of features that make parenting easier and also looks beautiful. Its movable sides mean it will grow with your child, and then transform into an infant bed when they're ready. It's also light, so it's easy to move around the house.

A good quality bedside crib should have high mesh sides to prevent your child from falling out. It should be securely anchored to your bed without gaps or parts that are loose. Ask a professional if you aren't confident in installing a crib for your bed yourself.

Co-sleeping is not advised until your baby bedside sleeper is at least six months of age. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you should not allow your baby to sleep in your bed. This is due to the possibility of suffocation and overheating. If you are forced to share a bed with your child, a crib at the bedside is the best alternative.

Size

A bedside cot, sometimes referred to as bassinet is a cot that is attached to the side of your mattress. It comes with a side which can be lifted or dropped down so that you can reach your baby quickly, without needing to leave the bed. Famous moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh are awestruck by these. They are great for those who have limited mobility after a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our top pick. It comes with an option to peek behind that allows you to view 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 our lightest options and can fold into a suitcase-sized bag. This makes it perfect for traveling with your baby.

Another great option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into an a portable cot, bassinet and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It comes with a useful storage shelf beneath and is super-light to lift into and out of the car. However, some mothers found it a bit big and bulky for small bedside cot spaces, especially when used as a bedside sleeper.

Design

The best cribs for bed are stylish, sleek, and modern. Some cribs feature innovative designs like a peek-aboo flap on the sides to allow you to check on your baby without disturbing him. Other features such as adjustable heights are helpful if your partner is having trouble getting up. These sleepers can also be used as a cot or bassinet and some even have an incline position for babies who are reflux. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional There are plenty of options as well.

Some of our top picks are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category as well as the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both come with adjustable heights, and can be turned into a travel bedside crib cot that can be used for use outside of the home. They're also extremely light and easy to move from room room.

Other mothers like the Lua Bedside Sleeper, which has an adjustable changing mat and storage space as in addition to an adjustable bassinet that folds into a mini-portable cot and a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a baby and is larger than Moses baskets, which can appear flimsy or fragile.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great option. It can be used as a Moses Basket or a cot for travel. It has an adjustable changing table that pops up, a shelf for toys and books, as well as an adjustable mesh side that allows you to view your baby. It's not the tiniest however it's easy to move and looks sleek in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're looking for a bedside sleeping device, crib or bassinet, the cost is a consideration. Some of the most popular models are quite expensive, but there are plenty of cheaper alternatives that won't cost a fortune. Some even come in a range of different styles and colors to fit your nursery's decor.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to meet the bed's height. Some models come with an incline option which is ideal for babies who suffer from reflux. They can also be folded when not in use, and some models have a travel bag included which is perfect for new mothers who often go out or have guests staying in.

Bedside cots tend to be a little bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room to when needed and some come with an end that can be lowered to allow you to lift your baby toward you for feeding or soothing. Some models also come with an integrated rocker so that you can soothe your little one 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 sleek and stylish, but slightly larger than other options. This may not be suitable for small spaces. It's also fairly heavy, at over 10kg, and needs lots of 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 as other bedside cot wooden sleepers, because the sides don't flex much and you need to bend over to scoop your baby up.