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The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that can be attached directly to your bed. This lets your baby rest peacefully close to you. This is a great solution to allow your baby to be near for peaceful feedings during the first few months of his life.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner in our best bedside cots test. It features an adjustable sleep surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls which can be easily lowered. This allows you to easily reach out and feel comfortable.

Safety

A bedside crib with wheels crib is a great option for parents who want to keep their baby near them without compromising safety. This kind of cot is attached to the side of your mattress. It also has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. It can also be used as a night-time feeding station or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It's also a great choice for mothers who have had a C-section. Bedside cots come in various sizes and designs, and some include storage. If you're shopping for a bedside crib and travel cot cot, ensure you look over the safety features to make sure it's safe for your baby.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is an elegant cot that is easy to build and compact. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who roll in their sleep. They won't be confined in a corner as they would with a rectangular cot. The cot is easily inserted into doors that have standard frames. This is a great option for parents who are tight on space.

Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. It comes with a number of features that make parenting simpler and also looks beautiful. Its adjustable sides let it grow with your child and then convert into a toddler's bed once the time comes. It's also light, so it's easy to move around.

A crib with a high mesh side is a great feature to put on a bedside crib. This will prevent your child from falling. It should be securely fitted to your bed without gaps or loose parts. If you're unsure about installing a bedside cot on your own, ask a professional to do it for you.

Sleeping in a co-sleeper is not recommended until your baby is at least six months of age. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you should not allow your baby to sleep in your bed. This is because of the danger of overheating and suffocation. If you are forced to share a bed with your child, a crib placed at the bedside is the best alternative.

Size

A bedside cot, also referred to as bassinet, is a cot that attaches to the sides of your mattress. It is a side that can be adjusted so that you can reach your baby without having to leave the bed. These are the preferred choice of celeb moms such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh and are perfect for those who may have a limited mobility following the C-section.

Our top choice, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, comes with an opening that lets you see your baby from the bottom of the bed. It also adjusts to the height of your mattress - although some mums said it was tricky to move up and down. It's also among our lightest choices and folds into a suitcase-sized package. This makes it ideal for traveling with your baby.

Another option that is great is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which transforms into a travel cot, bassinet and playpen. It also was awarded our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It has shelves for storage and is easy to move into and out of the car. However, some mums were concerned that it was too big and bulky for small spaces, especially when it is used as a bedside cot for twins sleeping device.

Design

The best bedside cribs are sleek, stylish, and modern. Some come with innovative designs including a peek-aboo flap on the side, to let you monitor your baby without disturbing them. Other features, such as adjustable height, can be helpful when your child has difficulty getting up and down from bed. Some sleepers are also suitable as an cot, bassinet or for babies who have reflux. There are plenty of options for those who want something more traditional.

Some of our top picks are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini which was awarded bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Award Best Cot Crib, Moses or Basket category as well as the Next2me Magic shortlisted in the same category. Both have adjustable height, and can be transformed into a travel cot for use away from home. They are also light and easy to move around.

Some moms prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper, which includes a changing mat, storage space and a baby bassinet that can be folded that can be transformed into a portable mini cot. It also comes with an organizer bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for newborns and is more substantial than Moses baskets that may feel flimsy or thin.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket as a cot, cot, or travel cot. It has a pop-up changing table as well as a shelf to store toys and books and a mesh adjustable side that gives you a good view of your baby. It's not the lightest one, but it's simple to move around and looks stylish in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost will be an important factor when you are shopping for a crib, bassinet or bedside sleeper. Some of the more popular models can be costly. However there are plenty of less expensive alternatives. Some even come in a variety of styles and colors to match your nursery's decor.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to meet the bed's height. Some models have an incline setting that is ideal for babies suffering from reflux. Some models come with a travel bag and can be folded when not in use. This is ideal for new mothers who are always traveling or having guests over.

Bedside cots tend to be slightly larger than Moses baskets but smaller than cribs. Some can be moved from one room to another, and some have a side which can be lowered so that you can lift your baby towards you to feed them or soothe him. Some models also come with built-in rockers so you can soothe your baby to sleep.

Clair de Lune, a mid-priced model, was nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. It's stylish and sleek however it is a little larger than other options. It's probably not ideal for small spaces. It is also quite heavy at over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to put it in place it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as simple to move in and out of like other sleepers for bed, due to the sides don't flex much and you have to bend to scoop your baby up.