Designed to sit by your foldable bedside crib they help you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings at night or changing nappy. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed in order to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. This cozy option was a popular choice by our mom testers. It glides in a motion that helps bring babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot used cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It features an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to help soothe your baby to sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in position after your child is asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.
The curvaceous cocoon design, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your child's sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and take apart, making it suitable to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and suggested that it would look great in most bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to get them an extra large cot.
She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lifted by one hand, so she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her children. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit nearly any bed size. There are clips and straps that can be used to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with many advantages with a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It has a durable base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps with infants. Plus, it includes a machine-washable mattress so that you can keep it fresh.
The best thing about this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby for safe sleep. The side wall is patented and lowers and then automatically returns to allow you to take care of your baby in bed without having to go away from the crib This is particularly important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.
The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you're asleep. It comes with an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.
The upgraded version of this bedside cot for bedside includes wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner, as well as an organizer caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that fits on beds up to 34 inches tall and its side wall can be locked for added safety. It's designed to be used until your child 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
With its sleek and modern design that comes in a range of modern colours and wood effect details this elegant bedside crib travel bassinet is a true sleeper. The mesh is breathable, allowing air to flow in and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for even naps during the day as well as the night time sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion, if necessary. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfy mattress. It also folds flat and fits into an easy-to-carry bag so you can bring it on a trip to the beach or if baby stays at Grandma's.
This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the early stages. It features a breathable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five different heights, and a rocking function for nappers who are fussy. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it more compact than most bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level with just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side to place it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to soothe your baby back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a spacious storage basket beneath for all the baby necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for their children. The company was founded with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in the year 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from the industry and consumer.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize airflow and let you keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be turned into a cot with an additional kit, resulting in a flexible sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.
This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bed frame or divan. It's the only item on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.
Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from becoming caught or entangled. It's also a good option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section as it's easy to get baby in and out to nurse and soothe.
It also has more features than the majority of cribs on this listing including an incline that is gentle to aid with reflux and colic. 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 can be loud when it is reattached, which may wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story for sure however the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a piano player, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.
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