The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside, these cribs help you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the possibility of suffocation or overheating. This cozy option was a favourite among our mom testers. It has a gliding motion that helps bring babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide in place when your child is asleep. There are safety straps to keep it firmly attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it as you wish to.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, 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 available in two packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a top-quality purchase". More liked the fact that the gliding action was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also thought that the design was very stylish and that it would go with most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's a great choice for newborns, once they're six months old you will need to get them an additional cot.
She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lowered by one hand, so she could quickly answer wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly any size bed. There are also clips and straps that can be used to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with a lot going for it, including a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll need during the newborn stage. It has a durable mattress and base that is easy to clean after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen to infants. It also has a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side wall can be raised and then returned automatically so that you can take care of your baby in bed without having to step away from the crib which is crucial for mothers who have just had C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're asleep. It has an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.
The upgraded version has wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also has an adjustable floor lamp that helps you see at the night without disturbing your partner or baby as well as a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that fits next to beds up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked for added safety. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are moving over or reach a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and inspected 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 colours and wood-effect details, this sleek bedside bassinet is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh siding allows for plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby. the mattress is supportive enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. Additionally, it comes with an incline function to help with reflux, relieving reflux and congestion when required. When you're ready to move your baby into their own space, it converts to a stylish, standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a bag that is convenient for travel so you can bring it along on a weekend trip or when your baby is at Grandma’s.
Nominated for 2021's Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this crib offers optimum comfort for baby during the early stages. It has a breathable mattress that's thicker that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with napping with a fuss. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on your baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it more compact than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level with only two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved side to side, allowing you to place it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket to store all of baby's necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents as well as safer for infants. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50% more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a crib (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's arms and legs from getting caught on bars on the cot. Fabrics are movable and can be washed by hand.
This bedside crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bedframe or divan. This is the only product on this list with a drop-down, removable side. It is able to be opened for nighttime comforting or feeding.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet has soft padded sides rather than cot bars, which prevent little arms and legs from getting caught or entangled. It's a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had a csection, since it's easy to lift the baby into and out.
It also comes with a few additional features over the majority of cribs on this listing that include a gentle incline to help with reflux and colic. There is also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch at the top bar can be a bit loud when it's reattached. This could cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poetry and gives the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story certainly but the music's great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't played by a pianist but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.