How to Choose the Best Bedside Cot uk

Official safe sleeping guidance from both NHS and Lullaby Trust recommends that newborns sleep in their own crib or Moses basket. A bedside crib travel cot crib is an efficient and space-saving choice for parents who live together.

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

What is a bedside cot?

bedside co sleeper cribs (also called side sleepers, bassinets or co-sleepers) are an effective and safe method for your baby to sleep with you during their early months. These cribs are attached to your bed and allow you to lift your baby out towards you for night feeding or comforting without the danger of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome as a result of traditional bed sharing. These cribs are also great for mothers who are nursing or recovering from a Cesarean Section.

These cots are typically a little smaller than a standard cot but they provide plenty of room for your baby to relax. You can choose from different designs and features based on your preferences. A majority of cribs for twin bedside cot use an adjustable or drop down side, which makes it easier to reach your baby for feeding at night. They are also available in various sizes to fit the dimensions of your bed.

Some bedside cribs have a riser which allows you to build an angle to the sleeping area. This can help with reflux. They also have a zip off side for easy cleaning. Other cribs have manual rocking functions that can provide a relaxing distraction for your baby. You'll need a mattress that is breathable to go with your crib. It must be at least 30cm thick to give your baby enough headroom.

A bedside cot is an investment, but you can rest assured that your baby will have a comfortable and safe sleep. With stars like Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid all being fans of the SNOO bedside crib, it's worth looking into this elegant alternative to a moses basket.

Safety

The Lullaby Trust, in conjunction with the NHS has released official guidelines for safe sleeping that advise that babies sleep in the same bedroom as their parents for the first six months. However, they should not sleep in your bed. This is to decrease the chance of suffocation and sudden infant death syndrome. A crib that is placed near your bed lets you keep your baby close to you so that you can calm them down and night feed them without having to leave your bed. It is also a great option if you are recovering from an operation or C-section and have limited mobility.

Our top choice for a bedside cot co sleeper cot the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 travel cot bedside crib is compact and folds down in seconds to fit into a travel bag so it's perfect for holidays and nights away from home. It's one of the tiniest bedside cots available and comes with a an extremely comfortable mattress with mesh air-flow panels, and an tilting setting, and it was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket.

Another fantastic bedside cot is the Chicco Next2me Magic bedside crib which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It comes with a built-in storage solution and changing mat, is light (only 10kg) and comes with an adjustable side that makes it easy to access.

Style

For many mothers, particularly those recovering from a C-section A crib that is placed near the bed can prove to an absolute blessing. You can easily reach your baby without getting out of bed. This allows you to soothe and feed your infant at night. They're an excellent choice for breastfeeding mothers as the close proximity can help increase their milk supply.

Bassinets aren't just practical, but also fashionable. This is the reason they are so popular. Some are more spacious than Moses Baskets and some even have additional features such as a gentle reflux incline. They're designed to fit right next to your bed and can be moved around the house as your baby grows. Some are portable, which means they're ideal for parents who travel.

When selecting a cot for your bedside, it's important to choose a model that have drop sides that are simple to use. They allow you to lower your baby's bassinet without having to lift them into your arms, which can be difficult for moms who have limited mobility. One of these models is the Chicco Next2Me Magic which has been applauded by Mumsnetters and was shortlisted in our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses or Crib Basket category.

Some models also have a translucent side, which allows you to be able to always view your baby. This is especially helpful in the case of 3am feeds that are bleary-eyed when just a glance can make all the difference. As noted by Emily, our MFM home test participant Sleepiest BassiNest is an excellent choice. It is simple to lower.

Budget

If you're not ready to make the transition to a larger cot an infant crib on your bed could be a great option. This bassinet-style crib attaches to your bed so that you can reach your baby easily to feed them at night or even comfort your child without causing disturbance. It's an excellent choice for those who have limited movement after a C-section. Famous moms such as Binky Felstead and Stacey Solomon have also chosen it.

Our Parents Testers loved the new version of this bestselling crib from Chicco that won the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It's afclimatizing and spacious and has six height settings to accommodate babies who are growing, as well as a gentle setting for the incline. It can also be used as a travel cot and it comes with an excellent storage bag.

A bedside cot can be difficult to move around the home however our Parent Testers found the Shnuggle Air on the side of the crib easy to maneuver. It's among the lightest alternatives and is compact enough to fit into its own bag for travel, so you can take it along with you on your trip.

The SnuzPod is another highly rated bedside cot that's easy to assemble and fold away and packed with features that will ensure your child gets an enjoyable night's sleep. It has a removable lift-off bassinet which fits more beds than other cots. The fabric is breathable, and helps regulate your baby's temperature. It has a gentle rocking feature and an incline to help with reflux. It is also lightweight enough to use as a travel crib while you're out and about. It's a bit more expensive than other cribs for bed, but Parent Testers are of the opinion that it is worth the extra cost.