The Best Bedside Cot

The cribs are designed to be placed at your bedside They allow you to get your baby in at 3 am for night feeds or nappy changes. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy option that has an elegant gliding motion that helps lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into a dream without needing to leave your side of the bed and a one-touch glide lock that secures it after your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it whenever you want to.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window, and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your baby sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it perfect for packing and travel cot bedside. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are available in packs of two.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and said it was "a high quality buy". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and said that it could be incorporated into many bedrooms. However, she pointed out that although it's great for newborns, once they're six months old you will require an additional cot.

She also appreciated the fact that the sliding side panel can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit nearly any bed size. There are clips and straps that can be used to help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It has a side pouch for diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the newborn stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps that happen with infants. It also comes with an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.

The most appealing feature of this cot bedside is that it can rotate 360 degrees, so you can be closer to your baby for secure sleep. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is crucial for new moms recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to snooze while your baby is sleeping in your arms and makes it easier to hug them to cuddle or feed them in bed. It features an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for a more sophisticated look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that sits close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked for extra safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby shows signs of rolling over or reach 20lbs. It has been independently tested and inspected by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

With its sleek and modern design, available in a variety of modern colors and wood-effect details, this elegant bedside cot wooden bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for both daytime naps and evening sleep. Additionally, it comes with an incline function to help with reflux, easing congestion and reflux if needed. If you're ready for your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with the most comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel so that you can take it on a weekend trip or when your baby is at Grandma’s.

The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It has a breathable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings and a rocking option for fussy nappers. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than other cots for bedside crib travel cot and is easy to raise to the correct bed level with only two levers (although some mothers found the bar attaching the legs to be tricky to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which lets you to position it closer your bed when it's time to feed your baby night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for their children. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic with no wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve breathability while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50 more breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a cot (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleeping solution for newborns to toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep baby's legs and arms from being caught by bars for cots. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.

The amazon bedside cot crib is simple to move around due to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bedframe or divan. It's the only product on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to allow the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which prevent little arms and legs from getting stuck or tangled. It's a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section as it's easy to lift the baby into and out.

It also comes with a few additional features over the majority of cribs on this list that include a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. It also has a storage hammock under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar could sound a loud click when reattached which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.

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 sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic love tale, but the music is fantastic.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.