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The Best Bedside Cot
They are designed to be placed close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and nappy changing. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy option that has an elegant gliding motion that helps bring babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has the glide which glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby into sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide into position after your child is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you'd like.
The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your baby sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it perfect to travel with and pack away. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a excellent purchase". She also appreciated the fact that the gliding action was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. cots4tots thought that the design was elegant and could be a good match with the majority of bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's great for babies, once they're six months old you will require a bigger cot.
She also appreciated that the side panel that slides could be moved down by one hand, which meant she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. Another advantage was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to almost any size bed, and it comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has plenty of features, including a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll require during the newborn stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that come with infants. It also is machine washable to keep it fresh.
The best thing about this bedside cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. The side wall is patented and lowers and then automatically returns so you can tend to your baby while in the bed without having to get away from the crib - this is especially important for mothers who have just had C-sections.
Its swivel feature allows you to relax while your baby naps in your arms and makes it easier to take them in for cuddles or feedings in bed. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The deluxe version of this bedside cot adds wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has an adjustable floor lamp that helps you sleep at night without disturbing your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to improve security. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs that they are moving over or reaches a weight of 20 lbs. 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 stylish bedside bassinet comes with an elegant design, with a range of modern colors and wood details. It's a success for sleep. The breathable mesh panel allows for plenty of air and gives you a good view of baby, and the mattress is supportive enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. It also has an incline function to help with reflux, alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. When you're ready to move your baby into their own room, it converts to a stylish, standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a bag that is convenient for travel to take it along on a trip to the weekend or even when your baby is at Grandma’s.
This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It has a comfortable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings, and a rocking option for babies who are fussy. Plus, it's made with EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.
Its small frame makes it smaller than most bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the proper level with only two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side so you can place it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all the baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle specialises in designing products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for their children. The company was founded with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize breathability and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards is 50 percent more breathable. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded sides prevent babies' legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.
This bedside crib is easy to move around with its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a divan or bedframe. It's the only item on this list with an opening side that can be opened to allow the ability to feed your child at night or comforting.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet features softly padded sides instead of cot bars which keep little arms and legs from getting tangled or trapped. It's an excellent choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had a csection, since it's easy to lift the baby into and out.
It also comes with more features than the other cribs on this list, such as an easy incline to help with colic and reflux, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch at the top bar may be loud when reattached. This could cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress are both removable and hand washable, and the crib is easy to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story certain, but at least the music's great.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is played not by a piano but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.