The best bedside cot for newborn bedside cosleeper Cot

These cribs are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am to feed them and nappy changing. They are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot 6 months plus cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It is designed to let you sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It has the glide which glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is included that secures the glide in place when your child is asleep. There are safety straps to keep it firmly attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that allow you to move it as you wish to.

The curved cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your child's sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal for packing and travel. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two-packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a high quality buy". She also appreciated the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was stylish and would fit with most bedrooms. However, she pointed out that although it's a great choice for infants, once they reach six months old you will require an extra large cot.

She also liked the fact that the side panel that slides could be moved down by one hand, so she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to almost any size of bed, and there are clips and straps to hold it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with many advantages and includes a side bag which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the infant stage. It has a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps with infants. Plus, it includes a machine-washable mattress so you can keep it clean.

The most appealing feature of this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. The side wall is patented and lowers and then automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby in bed without having to step out of your way This is particularly important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you sleep. It comes with an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit beside beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to improve safety. It's designed to be used until your child shows signs of rolling over or reaching 20 pounds. It is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

This stylish bedside bassinet comes with an elegant design, with a range of contemporary colors and wood features. It's a winner for sleep. The mesh-like siding lets in plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby, and the mattress is supportive enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. It also has a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if required. If you're ready move your baby to their own room it transforms into an attractive standalone crib that has an incredibly comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits in an easy-to-carry bag so you can bring it with you on a weekend away or if baby stays at Grandma's.

The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the beginning stages. It has a breathable mattress that is extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on the baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level with only two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar connecting 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 comes with a large basket that can store all the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products to make parenting easier for parents, and safer for babies. The brand was launched with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic with no wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50 percent more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately) and is a versatile sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. Its soft padded sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are removable and hand washable.

This bedside cot newborn crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a divan or bedframe. It's the only item on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to give you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this bassinet features softly padded sides instead of cot bars which prevent little legs and arms from becoming stuck or tangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are nursing or have had a csection, since it's easy to lift the baby into and out.

It also comes with more features than cribs on this list, such as an easy incline to help with colic and reflux, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did say the safety catch on the top bar can click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem. It gives an ethereal impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love story and the music is excellent.

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.