Created to sit at your twin bedside cot, these cribs allow you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing their nappies. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that newborns are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. This cosy option was a favorite among our mum testers. It is a smooth motion that helps to bring babies to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot wooden cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to co-sleep without sharing your bed. It comes with the glide which glides effortlessly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without you having to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide into position when your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that keep it firmly attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that allow you to move it whenever you want to.
The curvaceous cocoon design softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows increase the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It is also simple to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect for travel and packing. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. Additional cotton sheets are available in two-packs.
Roanna loved this cotbed and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She also appreciated the ease of the glide was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She felt that the design was stylish and would fit with the majority of bedroom decors. She also said that it is ideal for infants, but once they reach six months, you will need a larger cot.
She also loved the fact that the side panel sliding can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost every size bed. There are also clips and straps that can be used to help to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It comes with a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion, and other essentials for the first stage of infanthood. It also has a sturdy base and mattress that is easy to clean up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps that happen with infants. Additionally, it comes with a machine-washable sheet so that you can keep it fresh.
The greatest benefit of this cot for bed is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return, allowing you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is particularly important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature allows you to sleep while your baby naps in your arms and helps you take them in for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.
The deluxe version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner and a storage caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed on beds that are up to 34 inches high and its side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs that they are rolling over or has reached 20lbs. It has been independently tested and approved by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
This sleek bedside cots uk bassinet has an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colors, and wood-effect features. It's a success for sleep. The mesh-like siding lets in plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby. the mattress is able to support your child to be used for nighttime sleep as well as napping during the day. It also has a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready for your baby their own room The crib can be transformed into a stylish standalone that includes the most comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a handy travel bag to take it on a trip to the weekend or when your baby is at Grandma’s.
This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's thicker, adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking option for napping with a fuss. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on the baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it smaller than other cots that are bedside and it's simple to raise to the correct bed level using just two levers (although some mums have found the bar that joins the legs to be tricky to move up and down). It can also be moved from side to side to position it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket underneath for all the baby necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that ease the parenting burden for parents as well as safer for infants. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50% more breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a cot by an additional kit, making it an ideal sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent the baby's arms and legs from getting caught on cot bars. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.
This newborn bedside cot crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a divan or bedframe. It's the only item on this list with an opening side that can be opened to allow the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.
In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this model features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which prevent little arms and legs from getting tangled or trapped. It's also a good choice for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.
It also has a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs listed on this list, such as a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. It also has a hammock for storage under the crib and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety latch at the top bar could be loud when reattached. This may 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 composed by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives an ethereal impression of a sunlit Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic love story for sure however the music's great.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a pianist, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.
