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The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside they help you to reach baby at 3 am for night feeds or nappy changes. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

twin bedside cot  from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cosy option with smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to co-sleep without sharing your bed. It has an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby into sleep without needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in place when your child is asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it whenever you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon design, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the comfort and security of your child's sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect for packing and travel. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She also loved the ease of the glide was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was stylish and could be a good match with the majority of bedrooms. She did mention that it is ideal for newborns but when they reach the age of six months old, you will require a larger cot.

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

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It has a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. It also has an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.

This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, can be raised and then returned automatically so you can tend to your baby from bed without having to go out of your way which is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your companion, and a storage caddy that keeps essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that fits close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall and its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It is designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs that they are moving over or has reached 20lbs. 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

The sleek bedside bassinet features an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colours, and wood effect details. It's a win for sleep. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and gives you a good view of baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as nap time during the day. Plus, it has an incline function to help with reflux, relieving reflux and congestion when required. If you're ready to give your baby a room of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes an incredibly comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits in a handy travel bag, so you can carry it on a weekend away or if baby stays 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 the most comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a comfortable and extra-thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking feature for nappers who are fussy. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

It's compact frame makes it less bulky than most bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level with only two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side to position it closer to the bed for night feedings or to help your baby get to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a spacious storage basket underneath for all the baby necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

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

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards is 50 percent more breathable. The crib can also be turned into a cot with a separate kit, resulting in a flexible sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from getting caught on cot bars. Fabrics are removable and washable by hand.

This bedside crib can be attached securely to your bed or divan frame Its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. It's the only product on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which prevent little arms and legs from getting stuck or tangled. It's also a good choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also comes with more features than most of cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for colic and reflux 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 may click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both movable and hand washed and the crib is easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem, and conveys an ethereal impression 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 stares at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is great.

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.