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The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet-style cot that can be attached to your bed, making it safe for babies to sleep right next to you. This is a great option when you want your baby to be close by for fuss-free feeds in the beginning stages.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner of our best bedside cots test. It comes with a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls that can be lowered easily. This makes it easy to reach out for comfort and ease them back to sleep.

Safety

A bedside crib is an ideal solution for new parents who wish to keep their infant close but without compromising their safety. The crib is attached to one side of your mattress. It also has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. It can be used as a night feeding station or to soothe your baby back to sleep. It's also a great choice for mothers who've had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of sizes and styles and some come with storage. When you are looking for a cot for your bedside make sure you check the safety features.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to build and compact. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who play around in their sleep, since it ensures that they don't get stuck in the corner as they would with an oblong cot. This cot can also be easily inserted into doors with standard frames. This is a great option for parents who are tight in space.

Another option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. The cot comes with a variety of features that make parenting simpler and also looks beautiful. Its adjustable sides mean that it can adapt to your child and convert into a toddler bed when they're ready. It's also light, so it's easy to move around.

A good quality bedside travel cot crib should have mesh sides that are high to stop your baby from falling out. It should be securely anchored to your bed, with no gaps or parts that are loose. Consult a professional if are not confident in fitting a bedside crib yourself.

Ideally, you should avoid sleeping with your infant until they're at minimum six months old. The official recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that infants should not be sleeping in your bed because of the risk of suffocation and overheating. If you have to sleep with your child, a crib placed at the large bedside crib is the best option.

Size

A bedside cot, sometimes referred to as bassinet is a cot which attaches to the side of your mattress. It is a side that can be lowered or raised so that you can reach your baby without needing to leave the bed. These are the preferred choice of celeb mums such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh. They are ideal for parents who have limited mobility after having a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi is our top choice. It has the ability to peek at you to see your child on the bottom of the mattress. It can also be adjusted to the mattress's height but some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also one of our lightest choices and folds into a suitcase-sized package. This makes it ideal to travel with your baby.

The Slumber 3-in-1 is a good alternative. It can be used as a travel bassinet or cot, and it also doubles as playpen. The product was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, in the category of the best Cot or Moses Basket, or Crib. It comes with a storage shelf and is easy to lift into and out of a car. Some mothers have thought it was a bit too big and bulky for small spaces, especially when it is used as a bedside co sleeper sleeping device.

Design

The best cribs for bed are stylish, sleek, and modern. Some have innovative designs including a peek-aboo flap on the side to allow you to observe your baby without disturbing them. Other features like adjustable height are beneficial if your partner is having trouble getting out of bed. These sleepers can be used as a cot or bassinet, and some have incline positions for reflux babies. There are plenty of options if you want something more traditional.

Some of our favorites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini that won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards ' Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category and the Next2me Magic shortlisted in the same category. Both have adjustable height, and can be turned into a travel cot for use outside of the home. They're also extremely light and easy to move from room room.

Some moms prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that includes a changing mat, storage space and a baby bassinet that can be folded that can be converted into an e-couch that can be carried around. It also comes with a storage bag. Jasmine says that it is the ideal size for babies and is bigger than Moses baskets which are often flimsy or thin.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great option. It can be used as a Moses Basket or a cot for travel. It comes with a pop-up changing table and a shelf for books and toys, and an adjustable mesh side that allows you to view your baby. It's not the lightest however it's easy to move and looks sleek in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're looking for a bedside cot newborn sleeping device, bassinet or crib, cost is a consideration. Some of the most popular models are expensive, but there are plenty of cheaper alternatives that won't cost you a fortune. They are available with a variety of colors and designs to suit your nursery's decor.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be raised to match the bed's height. Some models have an incline setting which is ideal for babies who suffer from reflux. They can also be folded away when not in use, and some models even have a travel bag included which is perfect for new mothers who often go out or have guests staying over.

Bedside cots are usually slightly larger than Moses baskets, but are smaller than cribs. They can be moved from one place to another, and others have a side which can be adjusted to allow you to lift your child to feed them or comfort them. Some have an integrated rocker so that you can 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 or Moses Basket category. It's stylish and sleek however it's a bit larger than other options. It's probably not ideal for small spaces. It's also quite heavy at more than 10kg, and will require lots of maneuvering to get it into the right position. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this sleeper don't flex as much, so you'll need to bend to take your baby.