The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet type crib that attaches directly to your bed. This allows baby to rest peacefully close to you. This is an ideal option if you want your baby to be close by to feed them without fuss in the early stages.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner of our top bedside crib that turns into cot cots test. It has an adjustable sleep surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls that can be lowered easily. This makes it easy to reach over and comfort them.

Safety

A bedside crib is a great option for parents who wish to keep their infant close to them, but not compromise security. This kind of crib is attached to the side of your mattress. It has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. You can use a bedside crib to night feed your baby or to soothe them back to sleep. This is a great choice especially for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of styles and sizes, and some come with storage. If you're in the market for a bedside cot, be sure to check the safety features to be sure it is safe for your child.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to put together and compact. Its oval design is perfect for infants who play around in their sleep, because it means they won't get stuck in the corner as they might with an oblong cot. The cot can also be easily fitted through standard door frames. This is a great feature for parents who are tight on space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another great alternative. It comes with a number of features that make parenting easier, and it looks great. Its adjustable sides allow it to expand with your child and then convert into an infant's bed when the time arrives. It's also lightweight, so it's easy to move around the home.

A good quality bedside crib should have mesh sides that are high to stop your baby from falling out. It should also be fitted securely to your bed with no gaps or loose areas. Consult a professional if aren't confident in fitting a bedside crib yourself.

Sleeping in a co-sleeper is not recommended until your baby is at least six months of age. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you don't let your infant sleep in your bed. This is due to the possibility of overheating and suffocation. However, if you need to sleep with your partner, a bedside crib is the safest option.

Size

A amazon bedside cot cot is an upholstered bassinet cot that is fixed to the side of your bed. It is a side that can be adjusted to let you reach your baby without having to get out of bed. Celebrity moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh love these. They are great for those who are unable to move after a C-section.

Our top pick, the Maxi Cosi Lora, comes with an opening that lets you see your child from the bottom of the bed and it adjusts to the mattress's height - though some mothers claimed it was difficult to move it up and down. It's also among our lightest options and folds into a suitcase-sized package. This makes it ideal for travel with your baby.

Another option that is great is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into a bassinet, travel cot and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Award gold award in the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It has a handy storage shelf below and is super-light to lift in and out of the car. Some mothers considered it to be too long and wide to be able to fit in tight spaces, especially when it is used as a sleeper in bed.

Design

The best bedside cribs are stylish, sleek and modern. Some come with innovative designs such as a peek-a-boo flap on the side to help you observe your baby without disrupting them. Other features such as adjustable heights are helpful if your partner is having difficulty getting up. These sleepers can be used as a bassinet or cot with tilt positions for babies with reflux. There are plenty of options for those who want something more traditional.

The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini was awarded bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both come with adjustable heights, and can be transformed into a travel cot for use when away from home. They're also light and easy to move from room to room.

Other moms love the Lua bedside rocking crib Sleeper that comes with a changing mat and storage area, as well as a collapsible bassinet that turns into a mini-portable cot and a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for babies and is more substantial than Moses baskets, which can feel thin or flimsy.

Another option that is great is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, cot or travel cot. It comes with an adjustable changing table that pops up as well as a shelf to store toys and books, as well as an adjustable mesh side that allows you to see your baby. It's not very light but it's easy to move around and looks great in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost is a major factor when you are looking for a crib, bassinet or bedside sleeper. Many of the most well-known models are quite expensive however there are plenty of cheaper alternatives that won't cost a fortune. Many come in a variety of styles and colors to complement your nursery decor.

The best bedside cribs can be adjusted and raised up to the height of your mattress. Some models come with an incline option which is ideal for babies who suffer from reflux. Some models come with a travel cot bedside bag and can be folded up when not in use. This is ideal for mothers who are constantly traveling or having guests over.

Bedside cots tend to be slightly larger than Moses baskets but smaller than cribs. Some can be moved from one room to another, and some come with a side that can be adjusted so that you can lift your child towards you to feed them or comfort him. Some models come with a built-in rocker to help soothe your baby to sleep.

The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced model that was nominated in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It's stylish and sleek however it's a bit wider than other options. It's probably not suitable for small spaces. It's also fairly heavy, at more than 10kg, and needs a lot of maneuvering to get it in position. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to move in and out of like other sleepers for bed, due to the sides aren't flexible enough and you need to bend over to scoop your baby up.