The Best bedside cot co sleeper Cot

These cribs are designed to be placed close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am for night feeds and nappy changes. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed in order to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. This cozy option was a favorite by our mom testers. It is a smooth motion that helps soothe babies to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside crib co sleeper cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It has a smooth single-hand glide that gently eases baby into dreamland without you having to get off your side of the bed and an easy-to-use glide lock that locks it in place when your baby is fast asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed and retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh windows and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect for packing and travel. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in two-packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and could be a good match with most bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll require an additional cot.

She also loved the aspect that the side panel sliding can be lowered with one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her bed. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to almost any size bed, and comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has plenty of features and includes a side bag which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll need during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base that can be cleaned easily after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen to infants. Additionally, it is machine washable so that you can keep it clean.

The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its side walls that are patent-pending lower and automatically return, allowing you to take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to sleep while your baby is sleeping in your arms and helps you hug them for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It has a nightlight and three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will help you stay on the right track with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and 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 a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed alongside beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to ensure security. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are moving over or reach 20lbs. 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

With its premium clean design, available in a variety of modern colors and wood effect details this elegant bedside bassinet is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh allows for plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. Plus, it has an incline function to help with reflux, alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. If you're ready to give your baby a space of their own the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a convenient travel bag so you can bring it along on a trip to the weekend or when your baby stays at Grandma's.

Shortlisted for 2021's best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers optimum comfort for baby during the first few months of. It features a breathable and thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings, and a rocking feature for fussy nappers. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and comfortable on the baby's body.

It's compact frame makes it less bulky than other cots for bedside use. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level with just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side, allowing you to position it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle specialises in designing products that make parenting easier for parents as well as safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase airflow and let you keep an eye on baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50 more breathable. The crib can also be turned into a cot with a separate kit, resulting in a flexible sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics are washable and removable.

The bedside rocking crib crib is secured to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list with a drop-down side, which can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.

This model is different from the other bassinets which are included in this guide. It has soft padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This stops the legs and arms of babies from getting tangled. It's also a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's simple to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and soothing.

It also has more features than most of cribs on this list, including an easy incline for colic and reflux, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did say the safety catch on the top bar could sound a loud click when reattached which could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives an ethereal impression of a sunlit Italian small bedside cot town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and stares at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a pianist, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.