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Official safety sleeping guidelines from both NHS and Lullaby Trust recommends that newborns sleep in their own crib or Moses basket. A crib for bed is a practical and space-saving option for parents who share a room.

Mumsnetters love the co-sleeper as it is spacious, with plenty of room for babies to grow and wiggle. It's also larger than a Moses Basket. It's also easy to assemble and comes with a bag for travel.

What is a bedside crib?

Bedside cots (also called bassinets, side sleepers or co-sleepers) are an effective and safe method for your baby to be close to you in the early months. These cribs fix to your bed and let you raise your baby towards you for night feeding or comforting without the threat of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome associated with traditional bed-sharing. These cribs are also ideal for mums who are breastfeeding or recovering from a cesarean section.

They're often slightly smaller than a standard cot or cotbed, yet offer plenty of space for your baby to rest. You can pick from a wide range of styles and features, according to what you prefer. Many bedside cribs have the option of a drop-down or removable side that allows you to reach your baby's night feeds and are available in a variety of sizes to fit the dimensions of your bed.

Some bedside cribs come with an adjustable riser that allows you to add a slight incline to the sleep area that can aid in reflux and an easy zip-off side for cleaning. Some cribs come with manual rocking features that can be a soothing distraction for your baby. You'll require a mattress that's breathable to go with your crib. It must be at least 30cm deep to allow your baby plenty of headroom.

A bedside crib is an investment but you can be certain that your baby will have a comfortable and safe sleep. Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid are all avid users of SNOO's crib for babies. It is definitely worth a look as an alternative to the Moses basket.

Safety

The Lullaby Trust, in conjunction with the NHS has issued official guidelines for safe sleep which recommend that babies stay in the same bedroom as their parents for the first six months. However bedside cot sale should not be sleeping in your bed. This is to lower the risk of suffocation or sudden infant death syndrome. A crib for bed lets you keep your baby close to you to soothe them to sleep and night feed them without leaving your bed. It's also ideal if you have limited mobility after an operation or recovering from C-section.

Our top choice for a bedside cot, the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 travel cot bedside crib is compact and folds down in a matter of seconds to fit into its own bag for travel, so it's perfect for holidays and nights away from home. It's one the lightest options for a bedside cot and has a soft, comfortable foam mattress with mesh panels which allow air to flow. It also has an incline option that can be added. Additionally, it was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Moses basket or Cot Crib.


Chicco Next2me Magic is another great bedside crib option. It won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It comes with built-in storage and a changing mat, is light (only 10kg) and features an adjustable side that allows for easy access.

Style

For a lot of moms, especially those recovering from C-sections A crib for bedside can be an absolute godsend. You can easily reach your baby without having to get out of your bed. This lets you provide comfort and food to your baby at night. They're also a great option for breastfeeding mothers as the close proximity can help increase their milk supply.

Alongside being incredibly practical, these bassinets can also look attractive too, which is why they're so sought-after. Some are more spacious than Moses Baskets, and some have extra features like a gentle reflux upward slope. The baskets are designed to fit under your bed, they are able to be moved around the home when the baby grows older. Additionally, some are able to be taken on the go too which makes them ideal for new parents traveling.

It's important to choose an cot with bedside with drop-sides that are easy to use. They allow you to lower your baby's bassinet without lifting them into your arms, which can be difficult for mothers with limited mobility. One such model is the Chicco Next2Me Magic which has been highly praised by Mumsnetters and was shortlisted for our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards' Best Cot Crib, Moses or Crib Basket category.

Another handy feature that some models come with is a transparent side that lets you observe your baby at all times. This is especially helpful in the case of 3am feeds that are bleary-eyed when one glance could make all the difference. As mentioned by Emily our MFM home tester the Sleepiest BassiNest a great option. It's easy to lower.

Budget

A bedside crib is a fantastic alternative if you're not ready to upgrade to a bigger crib. The cot is attached to the bed's side so you can easily reach your baby for night feeds and comfort them without disrupting your sleep. It's also a great choice for those suffering from restricted movement after an operation, and is a popular choice with celeb mums including Stacey Solomon and Binky Felstead.

Our Parents Testers loved the new model of this well-loved crib from Chicco, which won the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It's afclimatizing and spacious and comes with six height options to accommodate growing babies, plus a gentle reflux setting for the incline. You can also use it as a travel cot and it comes with an excellent storage bag.

It can be a challenge to move an upholstered bedside cot throughout the home However, our Parents Testers stated that the Shnuggle Air alongside the cot was simple to move. It's one of the lightest options and compact enough to fit into its own travel bag so you can take it with you on your travels.

The SnuzPod is a different highly rated bedside cot that's easy to set up and take down, with plenty of features that will ensure your child gets the best night's rest. It has a lift-off bassinet that fits more beds than any other cot and its breathable fabric helps your baby regulate their temperature. It has a gentle rocking feature, as well as an incline to help with reflux. It's also light enough to use as a travel crib while you're traveling. It's a little more expensive than other bedside cribs however, Parent Testers believe it's worth the extra expense.

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