The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your foldable bedside crib, these cribs make it easier for you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings at night or nappy changes. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed in order to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It has a glide that glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in position after your child is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you'd like.

The curved cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your child's sleeper. It is also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for travel cot bedside and packing. The mattress is machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two-packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed and said it was "a excellent purchase". She also liked the fact that the gliding action was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also thought the design was elegant and said it would look great in most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will require an additional cot.

She also loved the fact that the side panel slide can be lifted with just one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little children from her bed. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to almost any size of bed, and it comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has many advantages with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps associated with infants. It also includes a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.

The bedside cot 6 months plus cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its patented side wall lowers and automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby from bed without having to go away from the crib - this is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're sleeping. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The deluxe version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your partner and a storage caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit on beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to ensure security. It's designed to be used until your child 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

With its premium clean design that comes in a range of modern colours and wood effect details this elegant bedside bassinet is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for napping during the day and for nighttime sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to help ease reflux and congestion, if necessary. If you're ready for your baby a room of their own the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with the most comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits into a handy travel bag, so you can take it on a weekend away or if baby stays 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 provides maximum comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a comfortable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings and a rocking function for nappers who are fussy. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby bedside sleeper's body.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than the majority of bedside crib and travel cot cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which lets you to position it closer your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it has a huge storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products that make parenting easier for parents, and safer for babies. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress is 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately), making it a versatile sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. Soft padded side panels keep baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the bars for cots. Fabrics are washable and can be hand washed.

The bedside crib is simple to move around due to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a bed frame or divan. This is the only item in this list with a drop-down, removable side. It can be opened for evening comforting or food preparation.

This model is different from the other bassinets that are in this guide. It has soft padding on the sides instead of cot bars. This helps prevent the legs and arms of babies from getting tangled. It's a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a csection, since it's easy to lift the baby into and out.

It also comes with a few more features than the majority of cribs on this listing that include a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There's also a hammock for storage under the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch on the top bar could be noisy when it is removed. This could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poetry and gives a dreamy feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love story certain however the music's great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is performed not by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.