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The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside, these cribs allow you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings or changing their nappies. They are also 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 to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cozy option was a favorite among our mom testers. It glides in a motion that helps to bring babies to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to co-sleep without sharing your bed. It has an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby into sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into position when your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps hold it securely secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it however you please.

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

Roanna loved the cotbed and called it "a high-quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and said that it could be incorporated into many bedrooms. She did say that it is ideal for newborns but when they reach the age of six months old, you will need a larger cot.

She also loved the aspect that the side panel slide can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little ones from the comfort of her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are straps and clips that help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

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

The greatest benefit of this cot for bed is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can be closer to your baby for peace of mind. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return, allowing you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you sleep. It comes with a night light with three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to ensure you are on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this  cot for bedside  use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner, as well as a storage caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked for extra security. It's designed to be used until your baby is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover 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 that comes with a range of contemporary colours, and wood effect details. It's a true winner for sleep. The mesh-like siding lets in plenty of air and offers a great view of baby, and the mattress is able to support your child for both nighttime sleep and daytime naps. Plus, it has an incline function to help with reflux, alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. When you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel to take it along for a trip on weekends or even when your baby is at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the beginning stages. It has a breathable and extra thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking option for babies who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than other bedside cot options and is easy to raise it to the proper bed level using just two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be difficult to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket underneath for everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

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

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize 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 the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot by a separate kit, making it an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels keep baby's arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.

The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It is secured to a divan or bedframe. It's the only product on this list with an opening side that can be opened to give you access to your food at night or comforting.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this model features softly padded sides instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from becoming stuck or tangled. It's also a good option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also has more features than the cribs on this list, such as an easy incline to help with reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch at the top bar can be a bit loud when it's removed. This could cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric are both movable and hand washed and the crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement in Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair deLune," (French: moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s wistful poetry and gives an ethereal feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic and the music is excellent.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.