The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your bedside, these cribs help you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts suggest that babies sleep in a crib away from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. Our mom testers loved this cosy option with smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide 4-in-1 bedside crib cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It is designed to let you sleep together without sharing your bed. It features a glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in position when your child is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it however you like.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It's also simple 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. Additional cotton sheets are available in two-packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed and called it "a quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and said that it would look great in most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's great for babies, once they're six months old you will need to get them a bigger cot.

She also appreciated the feature that the side panel slide can be lifted with just one hand, making it easy to answer 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, so it can be adjusted to fit nearly any size bed. There are also clips and straps to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It has a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials for the first stage of infanthood. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps associated with infants. It also has an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.

This bedside crib and cot cot bedside rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side wall can be raised and then returned automatically so you can tend to your baby while in the bed without having to get away from your bed - this is especially important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.

The swivel function allows you to sleep while your baby naps with you. It also makes it easier to hug them to cuddle or feed them in bed. It comes with a night light and three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to help you stay on track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The premium version includes wood accents to give it an elegant look and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also has a floor lamp to help you see at night without disturbing your baby or partner as well as an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that fits next to beds that are up to 34 inches high and its side wall can be locked for added security. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are moving 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 bassinet has an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colors, and wood-effect details. It's a true winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel allows for plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby. the mattress is supportive enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as napping during the day. It also has an incline function to help with reflux, relieving reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready to give your baby a room of their own the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a convenient travel bag so you can bring it for a trip on weekends or even when your baby is at Grandma's.

The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for the most beautiful Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It has a breathable and extra thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings, and a rocking option for babies who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots that are bedside crib and travel cot, and it's easy to raise to the correct bed height with only two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be difficult to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed when it's time for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket for all the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an organization that creates products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for infants. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has since 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 baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50% more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be turned into a cot using an additional kit, making it a flexible sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the cot bars. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.

This bedside crib can be attached securely to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only product on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are featured in this guide. It has softly cushioned side panels instead of bars for cots. This helps prevent the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's also a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to get baby in and out to nurse and soothe.

It also has a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this list that include a gentle incline to help with reflux and colic. There is also a storage hammock under the crib, and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did say the safety catch on the top bar can sound a loud click when reattached which could wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy 'Clair de Lune,' (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s poetic wistfulness and conveys the impression of a smoky Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story and the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a pianist, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.