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The Best Bedside Cot
The cribs are designed to be placed at your bedside They make it easier for you to reach baby at 3 am for night feeds or changing nappy. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib, away from your bed in order to avoid the possibility 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 large bedside crib cot from English brand Joie that is designed to let you sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It comes with the glide which glides smoothly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in place when your child has fallen asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed and retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window, and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby co sleeper bedside cot. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it perfect for packing and travel. The cot for bedside comes with a machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and called it "a high-quality purchase". She also loved the ease of the glide was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and suggested that it would look great in most bedroom decors. She did mention that it is ideal for newborns but when they reach the age of six months, you'll need a larger cot.
She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be lowered with one hand, meaning she could easily answer those alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her infants. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost any size bed. There are also straps and clips that ensure it is secured.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with a lot going for it and includes a side bag ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll need during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. It also is machine washable to keep it clean.
The bedside cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side wall lowers and automatically returns so you can tend to your baby while in the bed without having to get away from your bed which is crucial for mothers who have just had C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're asleep. It has a night light and three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer to help you stay on track with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also features the option of a floor lamp to help you see at the night without disturbing your partner or baby and a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that fits next to beds up to 34 inches tall and the side wall can be locked for extra 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 that comes with a range of modern colors, and wood-effect features. It's a true success for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. It also has a reflux incline function for relieving reflux and congestion when required. If you're ready to give your baby a room of their own the crib transforms into a stylish standalone with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits in a handy travel bag, so you can bring it for a weekend getaway or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.
Shortlisted for 2021's Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this crib offers the best comfort for babies during the initial stages of. It comes with a comfortable mattress that is extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking feature to help with infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium fabric that is soft and comfortable on the baby's body.
It's compact frame makes it more compact than most wooden bedside cot cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level using just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs up and down. It also glides from side to side, which lets you position it closer to your bed for night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a spacious 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 simpler for parents and safer for infants. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is also 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses, and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot with a separate kit, resulting in an adaptable sleep solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from getting caught up on the bars on the cot. Fabrics are movable and washable by hand.
This bedside cots for newborns crib attaches securely to your divan or bed frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only product on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to allow you access to your food at night or a relaxing.
Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this model features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which keep little legs and arms from becoming caught or entangled. It's also a good option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to get baby in and out to nurse and soothe.
It also comes with a few more features than the majority of cribs listed on this list that include a gentle slope to aid with colic and reflux. There is also a storage hammock under the crib and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when it is reattached, which may wake up your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both removable 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 deLune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s poetic wistfulness and conveys an ethereal feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic romance certain but the music's great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a pianist, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.