The Best Bedside Cot

These cribs are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier for your baby bedside co sleeper to reach you at 3am to feed them and nappy changing. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that newborns sleep in a crib away from your bed. This will reduce the risk of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy option that has a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide cheap bedside cot cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It is designed to let you co-sleep without sharing your bed. It comes with the glide which glides smoothly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that secures the glide in position after your child is asleep. Safety straps hold it securely in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you like.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it ideal to take on trips and then pack away. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a high-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She thought the design was very stylish and would fit with the majority of bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for babies, once they're six months old, you'll require an additional cot.

She also liked that the side panel that slides could be lifted by one hand, so she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost any size bed. There are straps and clips that help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has many advantages and includes a side bag which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll require during the newborn stage. It has a sturdy base and mattress that is easy to clean after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps with infants. It also comes with a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.

The best bedside cot for newborn thing about this bedside rocking crib cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby for secure sleep. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return, allowing you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is especially important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to relax while your baby naps in your arms and allows you to scoop them up for cuddles or feeds in bed. It has an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.

The premium version includes wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also has the option of a floor lamp to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase security. It is designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs that they are rolling over or has reached 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 stylish bassinet for bed is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh siding allows plenty of air to circulate and offers a great view of baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as nap time during the day. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to ease congestion and reflux in the event of a need. If you're ready to give your baby a space of their own, the crib converts into a stylish stand-alone unit with a comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits in a handy travel bag, so you can carry it with you on a weekend away or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The 2021 best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers optimal comfort for babies in the first few months of. It has a breathable and thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings and a rocking feature for babies who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than other cots for bedside, and it's easy to raise it to the right bed level using only two levers (although some mums found the bar attaching the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides side to side, which lets you place it closer to your bed when it's time to feed your baby night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket for all baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an organization that creates products that make parenting easier for parents, and safer for infants. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50% more air-tight. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly padded side panels keep baby's legs or arms from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabrics are washable and removable.

This bedside cot for twins crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bedframe or divan. It's the only item on this list that has the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or comforting.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which prevent little legs and arms from becoming tangled or trapped. It's a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a csection, since it is easy to lift the baby in and out.

It also has more features than most of the cribs on this list, including an easy incline to help with reflux and colic as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar could click loudly when reattached, which may wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives a dreamy sense of a sunlit Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a romantic melodrama certain, but at least the music is great.

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.