A Small Bedside Cot That Attaches to Your Adult Bed

A crib that is placed near your bed will allow you to keep your baby close during the night, without the need to get up. The fabric is breathable and allows you to see your baby easily and is easy to lower if you need to feed your baby at 3am.

Some double as moses' baskets.

What is a bedside crib?

A best bedside cot crib (also known as bassinet or co-sleeper) is a small baby cot that attaches to your adult bed, allowing your infant to sleep in a safe environment with you. This is a safe form of co-sleeping and does not increase the risk of SIDS as bedsharing does. It also helps you bond with your newborn baby.

The cots come with one side that can be adjusted so that you can reach your baby easily at night to comfort and feed them. This is especially useful for mothers who are recovering from a c-section. Many are also mobile or foldable, which means you can bring them along on trips and use them as a temporary sleep option for babies who aren't quite ready to move to a full-sized cot.

Look for a crib with an air-conditioned mattress, as well as a protective cover that will shield your baby from stains. You should also buy baby-safe items like a blanket, teether and a cuddly toy.

If you're looking for a more long-term option, some cribs have conversion kits that allow you to turn them into a cot or toddler bed when the time comes. This is a great way to extend their lifespan and making the transition more seamless. Some have a removable section at the top that can be turned into a bassinet. Others can be used with either a regular adult bed or a high-rise model. This is a great option for families that intend to travel frequently or change between bedrooms at night. You should also think about the size of your room to ensure that you can squeeze the crib in comfortably. Many cribs come with an incline that can be used to create an incline for babies with reflux.

The Joie Roomie Glide

Known for their high-quality baby products, English brand Joie has stepped into the world of cribs for bedside use with the Roomie Glide. This co-sleeper was designed to enable parents to bond and sleep side by side with their babies without sharing one bed. It's loaded with features that make bonding between parents and baby secure, easy, and fun.

One of the key features is a smooth rocking motion that can be activated with the touch of a button. This gentle rhythm can help soothe your baby to sleep without disturbing their natural sleeping patterns. This is ideal for older toddlers or babies who struggle to settle down. It can also help with digestive problems like colic and reflux.

The crib can also be fixed to the side of the bed by a strap and clip attachment. This makes it very solid and secure, allowing you to enjoy a peaceful night's rest without worrying about your little one rolling off into the middle of the room. The cocoon's rounded shape has soft padding on the sides as well as double mesh windows on both ends. This allows airflow while ensuring your baby's safety.

The mattress included is soft and comfortable and comes with a removable cover. The crib is simple to assemble and disassemble with an aluminum frame that is lightweight and makes it very mobile. The four lockable rubber-covered wheels ensure that the crib will not leave marks on your flooring and are easy to move. It is easy to clean using fabric wipes and is easy to carry in a bag for travel, making it perfect for long-term absences from home.

The TuttiBambini CoZee Air

It is designed to be a secure crib that can be used as a next-to-me crib from birth until six months old, this top model has rocking bars and castors that allow for easy mobility. Its deluxe airflow mattress offers an ideal sleeping surface and ventilators keep your baby cool. There are six different height settings, including an incline setting to aid with congestion and reflux.

Unlike some bedside cot sale cribs that can be difficult to clean due to their endless stream of dribble and snot The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air comes with a wipe-clean liner and fabric that can be washed in the machine. Plus, it has a top bar that can be easily adjusted for feeding at night without having to fiddle with zips in the dark.

Anna found that the CoZee was a safe and comfortable sleeping space for her infant. She loved that it didn't rock like some other models, meaning it wasn't waking her at night while she was trying to comfort her baby during feeds. She also loved that the side of the chair could be lowered so that she didn't have to reach over her partner in order to lift the child for nighttime feedings.

The CoZee is available in oak and charcoal and is a chic addition to the bedroom. It's more of a designer piece than some of the other cribs that we've tested, which can look quite utilitarian in comparison. It's also quite light at just 11kg, and comes with a carrying case so you can carry it on vacation or when you move house. It's all you need to buy is a waterproof sheet and a safety strap for sleeping together. The instructions and images are simple to follow when you first open the box.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora

The Iora is a bedside bassinet that allows parents to feel more connected to their infant while they sleep. It adjusts up and down and slides through three positions to fit next to the bed of the parent, or in the corner of the room, to ensure that your baby is within arm's reach. The mesh siding is breathable, allowing air to flow through and lets you glance at your baby. You can also put away extra pajamas or supplies in the large storage basket beneath.

The Iora is a best bedside cot for newborn crib that is smaller and can fold flat. It also comes with a travel case so it can be carried anywhere. It was easy to move from room to room, and our mum testers believed it was the perfect size for a bedside rocking crib crib. The large bedside cot storage basket is perfect to store extra bedding or nappies.

This is a great choice for parents looking to co-sleep, but do not want to share their beds or whose partner may be suffering from mobility issues, such as back problems or arthritis. Our mom testers love the ease with which they can access their baby in the Iora and that it has an optional reflux incline to help with gas.

Our moms appreciate that the mattress follows NICE guidelines. They recommend placing the baby in the Moses basket or crib on its own without blankets, toys and pillows. The mattress is also sturdy and comfortable for the baby and sheets are easy to find. It's not as light as other smaller bedside cribs, though it is a good choice if you are looking for something lighter and easier to move around with, consider one of the other options in our list.