Created to sit at your bedside, these cribs make it easier for you to reach your baby at 3 am for night feeds or changing their nappies. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies 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 to bring babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby bedside crib into a dream without needing to leave the side of the bed. It also comes with an easy-to-use glide lock that locks it in place after your child is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it as you please.
The curvaceous cocoon design, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your little sleeper. It is also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for packing and travel. 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 called it "a quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very elegant and said 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 require an additional cot.
She also liked the fact that the side panel that slides could be lifted by one hand, so she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit nearly any size bed. There are clips and straps to help to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has a lot going for it and includes a side bag that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It also has an extremely sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps associated with infants. It also comes with a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return so you can take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.
The swivel function allows you to sleep while your baby sleeps beside you and it also helps you scoop them up for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It has an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.
The deluxe version of this bedside cosleeper cot adds wood accents for a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features the option of a floor lamp to help you stay awake at the night without disrupting your baby or partner and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest feature a stable and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase safety. It's designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over or reaching 20 pounds. It 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 variety of modern colors, and wood-effect features. It's a true winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for air to flow in and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough to allow for both daytime naps and evening sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux in the event of a need. If you're ready move your baby into their own room, it converts to a stylish standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag to take it along for a trip on weekends or when your baby is at Grandma’s.
Shortlisted for 2021's most comfortable Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers the best comfort for babies during the initial stages of. It features a breathable mattress that's thicker that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking option for infants who are fussy during nap time. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-friendly fabric, which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it less bulky than most 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 connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides from 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. And like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket underneath for everything your baby needs.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents as well as safer for infants. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 consumer and industry awards.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise breathability and allow you to monitor baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50 percent more breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot using an additional kit, resulting in an ideal sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from getting caught on cot bars. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.
This bedside rocking crib crib attaches securely to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only item on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give you access to your food at night or a relaxing.
In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this bassinet has soft padded sides instead of cot bars which protect infant arms and legs from getting stuck or tangled. It's also a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and relaxing.
It also comes with more features than the other cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline for colic and reflux and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety latch at the top bar may be loud when removed. This may wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off 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 called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives the impression of a sunlit Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic romance for sure however the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is played not by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is played not by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet. 
