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The Best Bedside Cot

They are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am to feed them and nappy changes. bedside cot co sleeper cotsfortots to a Moses basket.

Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed in order to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cozy option was a favorite by our mom testers. It is a smooth motion that helps calm babies to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It was designed to let you co-sleep without sharing your bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into place when your child is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you please.

The curvaceous cocoon design, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it perfect for travelling with and packing away. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two-packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and suggested that it could be incorporated into many bedrooms. However, she did point out that while it's great for babies, once they're six months old, you'll require an extra large cot.

She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be moved down by one hand, so she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are clips and straps to ensure it is secured.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has a lot going for it, including a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream and other items you'll require during the newborn stage. It has a durable mattress and base that is easy to clean after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. It also comes with an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.

The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its patented side wall can be raised and then returned automatically so you can tend to your baby from bed without having to go away from your bed which is crucial for new mothers recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby for cuddles and feeds while you sleep. It comes with a night light with three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to help you stay on the right track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.


The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also has a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable, adjustable base that fits beside beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to improve security. It's designed to be used until your baby shows signs of rolling over or reaches 20 lbs and is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

This stylish bedside bassinet comes with a premium design with a range of modern colors and wood features. It's a true win for sleep. The mesh-like siding lets in plenty of air and gives you a good view of your baby, and the mattress is able to support your child to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to help ease reflux and congestion when needed. When you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a convenient travel bag to take it on a weekend trip or when your 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 maximum comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a breathable mattress that is extra thick and adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with napping with a fuss. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

It's compact frame makes it smaller than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level using just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which helps you place it closer to your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. Like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket that can be used underneath to store everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle specialises in designing products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot by an additional kit, making it an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded sides prevent babies' legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and the fabrics can be washed and removed.

This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bedframe or divan. This is the only product in this list with a side that can be removed and drop down. It is able to be opened for evening comforting or food preparation.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this model has soft padded sides instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from getting caught or entangled. It's a great choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby inside and out.

It also comes with a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this listing, such as a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. It also has a storage hammock under the crib, and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety latch at the top bar may be a bit loud when it's being reattached. This could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy 'Clair de Lune,' (French moonlight), is based on Paul verlaine's poetic wistfulness and conveys the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic, but the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it is not performed by a piano player, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.

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