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The Best Bedside Cot For Newborns

A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that is attached to the side of your mattress. This allows you to reach your baby at night for a fuss-free feeding. These are suitable for infants from birth until six months old.

Official safe sleeping guidelines from both the NHS and The Lullaby Trust recommends newborns sleep in a separate cot from parents' beds to lower the risk of SIDS. These best bedside cots can help.

1. Arm's Reach Co-Sleeper and Clear-Vue

Arm's Reach was founded by two fathers and mothers in the days before co-sleeping was an everyday practice. They developed a concept that would allow parents to rest in a safe environment with their infants. It was the first bedside cot crib cot, which allows babies to sleep close by without being suffocated or falling into the mattress or parent's side of the bed. Clear-Vue has been in use for more than 25 years and has never been any reported deaths or injuries.

It comes with a fitted sheet and a bassinet. The bassinet can be used for infants up to five months old or until they are getting up on their knees. The Co-Sleeper is available as an infant bassinet that can be used as a stand-alone unit or attached to the parent's mattress with the strap and plate that come with it. It is simple to switch between these two modes by pulling a string. However, it does not meet federal standards for an attached bed. Therefore, your child should not be left unattended.

McKenna was impressed with the Co-Sleeper's accessibility, stating that it's easy to lift a baby into and out of the bassinet during meals in the middle of the night or other requirements from your bed. He also praised its security, stating that the Co-Sleeper is compliant with all standards for cribs and bassinets and has been on the market for decades, with "probably 1.5 million units sold" and no reported incidents of infants being injured or killed.

In our tests, the Clear-Vue was the easiest to access of the cots with bedside cot co sleeper tables we examined. The swiveling sleep area and the adjustable height of the Clear-Vue made it easy for you to reach your child and comfort them. Other models had lower sidewalls that required you to reach over and over or bend down to get your child, but not the Clear-Vue.

The Clear-Vue was the only model in our top five that wasn't attached to the bed of the parent. However, it was a close second and far superior to a few of the beds we tested that were designed to be attached to parental beds. It is sturdy and solid, with plenty of storage.

2. HALO Bassinest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the only bedside cot that can rotate 360 degrees to bring baby close and makes it simpler for parents to get in and out of the bed. It also has a lower wall that lets moms tend to their infants without getting out of bed--a major benefit for nursing moms who need help tending to their newborns who are feeding in clusters during the early weeks and months after delivery.

The Bassinest comes with mesh side walls that allow plenty of airflow, and the swivel feature is great for parents who need to keep an eye on their little one throughout the night. The ability to see the baby and keep them close can be a major benefit during the grumpy delirium that comes with being a new parent.

The model scored highly in the Convenience Assessment, which rated features that make it simple to use and clean. This is a necessity for anyone who has to deal with spit ups and diaper blowouts in the first few weeks of life. The Bassinest can be cleaned easily with water and is a light weight. The mattress pad is washable. It comes with a side bag to store diapers and nipple lotion, which you will need in those sleepless first days of motherhood.

There are several variations of the Bassinest that are available, including a cheaper standard Essentia version that does not have any additional features, and a more extravagant LUXE PLUS series with built-in white noise and vibrating to help babies fall and remain asleep. Both models come with a fitted sheet, mattress pad, and a storage bag that is bigger than other Bassinest models.

The LUXE PLUS series also comes with the option of lowering the wall lock, a sturdy and stable base that can be adjusted to fit most beds between 22" to 34", a floor lamp that helps you see your newborn throughout the day, and a removable storage caddy that can store any additional bedding or items. The weight and size of this product makes it unsuitable for traveling, however, its swivel function is perfect for keeping your baby close at home.

3. Joie Roomie Glide

Created to make bonding between parents and babies an absolute pleasure this co-sleeper from English brand Joie is much more than a crib for the bed. It lets you lay next to your child without sharing your bed. You can take care of, feed or cuddle your baby from the peace of your bed. Enjoy every moment of the new-born phase.

Joie Roomie Glide is an easy to use and easy to clean cot that's an excellent choice for new parents looking for a safe way to sleep with their infant. Its rounded cocoon-shaped design, soft side panels that are padded and a double mesh window allows you to observe your baby's sleep from the comfort of your sofa or bed. The side panel sliding can be adjusted and lowered with one hand. This makes it much easier to answer late-night wakeup calls. The gentle motion will gently soothe your child into an unwinding sleep so that you can have an uninterrupted night of rest.

The crib has an washable, fitted mattress that's removable for easy cleaning and an aluminum, lightweight but sturdy frame that allows for easy movement. It comes with four locking wheels to keep it in place, and is covered with a rubbery material to avoid scratches on the floor.

One of the best things that is unique to the Roomie Glide is its adjustable height. You can adjust the legs to meet the height of your own sofa or bed, ensuring that it's in perfect alignment with your newborn's mattress. This is particularly useful for breastfeeding mothers as it lets you feed your baby close to you without leaving your bed. The height also helps minimise the chance of your baby falling out of the crib.

Another useful feature is the built-in rocking mechanism which is ideal for babies. Two buttons located on the sides of the crib trigger the baby's body in a gentle way that's soothing and comforting for your baby. You can select a slow or lively pace and the sliding feature can be locked after your baby is asleep.

The only drawback to the Roomie Glide is that it's only suitable for infants, so you'll need to upgrade to a full-size cot once your baby is six months old (usually around the time they move into their own room). Roanna found it to be a fantastic crib and would recommend it.

4. Bjorn Cradle

The Bjorn Cradle is an excellent choice for parents looking for a stylish foldable bedside crib cot that is simple and easy to use. It's a minimalist design that looks nice in any space, and it's easy to install and use. Its low-height design is an excellent feature for parents who need to keep an eye on their child during sleep. This bassinet scored above the average in our Eco-Health Category since it is free of flame retardant chemicals and has the lowest amount of toxic materials. It is also certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I for baby products.

The BabyBjorn Cradle is a comfortable compact cradle that soothes babies with gentle rocking motions. Parents can rock their baby or the cradle can transform their own movements into gentle rocking. The transparent mesh sides of the cradle promote air circulation, which allows parents to watch their baby while they sleep.

The cradle is easy move around the house because of its lightweight weight. It is also easy to clean and machine-washed using the mattress pad and the designated sheet. It is important to remember that the cradle should never be used in conjunction with any additional cushion, mattress, pillow, bedding, or comforter since this could create an obstructive risk to infants.

As with all sleep spaces it's essential to practice safe sleep habits to minimize the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). This includes putting your baby on their backs for every nap and while sleeping in the cradle. It is also recommended that you stop using the cradle once your baby starts pushing up on their knees and hands or reaches 8kg/18 lbs, whichever comes first.

Like the rest of our bassinets and cradles BabyBjorn cradle is constructed with child-friendly materials that are tested to meet the latest safety standards. In fact, the company tests every product to ensure that they don't contain any harmful chemicals or toxic substances that could harm your baby. The cradle is made from cotton and polyester and is free of allergens that could irritate the baby's sensitive skin. The fabric is hypoallergenic, and aids in air circulation.