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The Best Bedside Cot
Designed to sit by your bedside they help you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot, away from your bed to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to help you co-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It has a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes infants into a state of bliss without having to get off your side of the bed. It also has a one-touch glide lock that locks it in place when your baby is fast asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh windows and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and take apart, making it suitable to travel with and pack away. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in packs of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and suggested that it would look great in most bedrooms. She did mention that it's great for infants, but when they reach the age of six months, you will need a larger cot.
She also loved the aspect that the sliding side panel can be lowered with one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are clips and straps that can be used to ensure it is secured.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with many advantages, including a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll need during the newborn stage. It also has a sturdy base and mattress that can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps associated with infants. Additionally, it is machine washable to keep it clean.
The bedside cot rotates 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, lowers and then automatically returns so you can tend to your baby from the bed without having to get out of your way - this is especially important for mothers who have just had C-sections.
Its swivel feature allows you to snooze while your baby naps in your arms and makes it easier to scoop them up for cuddles or feedings in bed. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels of vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.
The deluxe version adds wood accents for an elegant appearance and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with an illuminated floor to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy that keeps all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy, adjustable base that fits alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to increase safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs that they are moving over or reach 20lbs. It has been independently tested and approved 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 elegant bedside bassinet is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh siding allows for plenty of air and offers a great view of baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough for both nighttime sleep and nap time during the day. It also has a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion in the event of a need. If you're ready to give your baby their own room, the crib converts into a stylish standalone with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and fit into a handy travel bag, so you can bring it with you on a trip to the beach or if baby stays at Grandma's.
The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It has a comfortable and thick mattress that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking option for babies who are fussy. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.
It's compact frame makes it less bulky than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level with only two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs up and down. It also glides from side to side, which helps you to position it closer your bed when it's time to feed your baby night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket to store all of baby's necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an organization that creates products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in the year 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from the industry and consumer.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot using an additional kit, making it an ideal sleep solution for infants and toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep baby's arms and legs from getting caught on cot bars. Fabrics are movable and washable by hand.
This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed or divan frame, and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list with an opening side that can be opened to allow you access to your food at night or comforting.
In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this bassinet has soft padded sides rather than cot bars, which prevent little legs and arms from getting caught or entangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section, as it's easy to lift the baby in and out.
It also has a few additional features over the majority of cribs on this listing including a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There's also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch on the top bar may be noisy when it is removed. This could wake your baby. Highly recommended Online site and mattress are both removable and hand washable and the crib is easy to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem, and conveys an ethereal impression of a sunny 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 melodramatic love story however the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a pianist, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.