The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your bedside, these cribs help you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings at night or changing nappy. These cribs are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that babies sleep in a crib far from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with an elegant gliding motion that helps bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative cheap bedside cot cot made by English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep safely without sharing your bed. It comes with the glide which glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby into sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also available that secures the glide in position when your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, and retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon design softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal to travel with and pack. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She also appreciated the ease of the glide was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and said that it could be incorporated into many bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that while it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to buy them an additional cot.

She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be moved down with one hand, meaning she could quickly answer wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her children. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has plenty of features and includes a side bag that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll need during the infant stage. It comes with a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit ups and other mishaps that happen to infants. Additionally, it comes with a machine-washable sheet so you can keep it fresh.

The most appealing feature of this cot bedside is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is crucial for new moms recovering from C-sections.

The swivel function allows you to sleep while your baby is sleeping with you. It also makes it easier to hug them for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.

The upgraded version of this bedside Rocking Crib cot adds wood accents for an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy, adjustable base that fits alongside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase security. 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 sleek bedside bassinet has an elegant design, with a variety of modern colours, and wood effect features. It's a winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is sturdy enough for napping during the day and for the night time sleep. Additionally, it comes with an incline function to help with reflux, relieving reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready move your baby into their own room, it converts to an attractive standalone crib that has an incredibly comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits into the perfect travel bag so you can carry it for a weekend getaway or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The 2021 Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides optimal comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a breathable mattress that's extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking feature to help with infants who are fussy during nap time. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its small frame makes it less bulky than other cots for bedside use. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level with only two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs 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 night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it comes with a large storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

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

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise breathability and allow you to monitor baby. The mattress is 50 percent more breathable than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot (kit sold separately), making it a versatile sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby bedside sleeper's legs and arms from getting caught up on the cot bars. Fabrics are removable and can be washed by hand.

This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a divan or bedframe. This is the only item in this list that has a drop-down, removable side. It is able to be opened for evening comforting or feeding.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which keep little legs and arms from getting caught or entangled. It's also a good choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's easy to get baby into and out of the bassinet to nurse and soothe.

It also comes with more features than the other cribs on this list, such as an easy incline to help with colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did say the safety catch on the top bar may click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both washable and removable. washed and the crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy 'Clair de Lune,' (French: moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s wistful poetry and gives a dreamy feeling of a smoky Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at her with that vampire love. It's a romantic melodrama for sure however the music is fantastic.

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