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The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your bedside baby sleeper They make it easier for you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. These cribs can also be a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib, away from your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy solution with smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to co-sleep without sharing your bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently eases baby into dreamland without you needing to leave the side of the bed and the glide lock is a single touch that locks it in place once your little one is fast asleep. Safety straps hold it securely in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you please.

The curvaceous cocoon design with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the security and comfort of your child's sleeper. It is also simple to assemble or disassemble making it ideal to travel bedside crib with and pack. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be elegant and said it would fit into most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's great for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll need to buy them a bigger cot.

She also appreciated the fact that the side panel slide can be removed with one hand, making it easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe 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 clips and straps that can be used to help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has many advantages with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn bedside cot stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base that can be cleaned easily after blowouts, spit ups, and other mishaps with infants. Additionally, it includes a machine-washable mattress to keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this cot bedside is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby for safe sleep. Its patented side wall lowers and then automatically returns so you can tend to your baby while in bed without having to step away from the crib - this is especially important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to snooze while your baby is sleeping in your arms and helps you hug them to cuddle or feed them in the bed. It comes with the nightlight, three calming sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this bedside cot includes wood accents for an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor lamp to help you sleep at the night without disrupting your baby or partner as well as a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall and its side wall can be locked for extra security. It's designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over or reaches 20 lbs and is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

This sleek bedside bassinet has an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colors and wood features. It's a true win for sleep. The mesh-like siding lets in plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby. the mattress is able to support your child to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. It also has a reflux-incline function to help ease reflux and congestion, if necessary. When you're ready to move your baby into their own room it transforms into an attractive standalone crib that has an incredibly comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits into a handy travel bag, so you can bring it for a weekend getaway or if baby stays at Grandma's.

The 2021 most comfortable Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimal comfort for babies in the first few months of. It comes with a comfortable mattress that is extra thick and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking option for napping with a fuss. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and comfortable on the baby's body.

It's compact frame makes it smaller than most bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level using just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved side to side to put it closer to your bed for feedings at night or to help your baby get back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that help parents be more comfortable parents as well as safer for infants. The company was founded with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from the industry and consumer.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize breathability and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50 percent more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot using an additional kit, making it an ideal sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Soft padded side panels keep baby's arms and legs from getting caught on bars for cots. Fabrics are removable and can be hand washed.

This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a bed frame or divan. It's the only product on this list with a drop-down side, which can be opened to give you access to your food at night or comforting.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from getting tangled or trapped. It's a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby inside and out.

It also has a few more features than the majority of cribs on this list, such as an incline that is gentle to aid with reflux and colic. There is also a storage hammock under the crib and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar could 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 easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives a dreamy sense of a sunny Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love story however the music is great.

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