The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that can be attached directly to your bed. This allows baby to rest comfortably close to you. This is a great choice if you want your baby to be close to feed them without fuss in the beginning stages.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our best bedside cots test. It comes with a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls which can be lowered easily. This makes it easy to reach over and comfort them.

Safety

A bedside cot is an ideal solution for parents who want to keep their baby close but not sacrifice safety. The cot is attached to the side of your mattress. It also is movable so that you can reach out to your baby bedside cot. You can use the crib as a night-time feeding station or to soothe your baby to sleep. It's also a great option for mothers who've had a C-section. Bedside cots are available in a variety of sizes and designs and some come with storage. When choosing a cot for your bedside be sure to verify 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 roll around in their sleep, because it means that they won't be stuck in the corner as they would with the rectangular crib. The cot can also be easily fitted through doors that have standard frames. This is a fantastic feature for parents who are limited on space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another good option. This cot is an excellent all-purpose cot, with plenty of features that make parenting easier and beautiful design. Its adjustable sides let it grow with your child, and then convert into a toddler's bed once the time comes. It's also light, so it's easy to move around.

A quality crib for your bed should have high mesh sides to prevent your baby from falling out. It should also be attached securely to your bed with no gaps or sloppy areas. Ask a professional if you are not confident in installing a crib for your bed yourself.

Sleeping in a co-sleeper is not recommended until your baby is at least six months old age. The official advice from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that infants shouldn't sleep in your bed because of the risk of overheating and suffocation. If you must co-sleep with your child, a crib placed at the bedside is the ideal alternative.

Size

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot which is attached to the side of your bed. It has a side that can be lowered or raised to let you reach your baby without needing to get out of bed. These are the preferred choice of celeb moms such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh and are ideal for mothers who have limited mobility after a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi is our top pick. It comes with a peekaboo feature that allows you to see your child at the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the height of your mattress but some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also among the lightest options we've seen and folds down to an ideal size for a suitcase which makes it ideal to travel with your baby.

Another great option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which transforms into a travel cot bedside crib cot, bassinet and playpen. It also was awarded our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold award in the best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It has a handy storage shelf underneath and is light enough to carry in and out of the car. Some mothers have thought it was a bit too large and wide for small areas, particularly when used as a bedside mattress.

Design

The best cribs for bed are stylish, sleek, and modern. Some have innovative designs including a peek-aboo flap on the side to help you check in on baby without disrupting them. Other features like adjustable height are beneficial when your spouse is having trouble getting out of bed. These sleepers can be used as a bassinet or cot and some even have tilt positions for babies with reflux. There are also plenty of options if you're looking for something more traditional.

Some of our top picks are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini which was awarded bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, and the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot when away from home. They are also light and easy to move around.

Other mums like the Lua bedside cosleeper Sleeper that comes with a changing mat as well as a storage space as in addition to a collapsible bassinet that turns into a mini portable crib and storage bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for a newborn and is bigger than Moses baskets, which can appear flimsy or fragile.

Another option that is great is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as a Moses basket, cot, or travel bedside crib cot. It comes with a pop-up changing table as well as a shelf to store toys and books, as well as an adjustable mesh side that allows you to observe your baby. It's not light one, but it's simple to move and looks elegant in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're looking for a bedside sleeper crib or bassinet, the cost will be a major factor. Many of the most well-known models are quite expensive but there are many cheaper alternatives that won't cost a fortune. They are available in a range of different styles and colors to match the decor of your nursery.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be adjusted to match the bed's height. Some also have an incline position that is ideal for babies with reflux. They can also be folded away when not in use and some models even have an included travel bag that is perfect for mothers who are often out and about or have guests staying with them.

Bedside cots are typically slightly larger than Moses baskets, but are smaller than cribs. Some are able to be moved from one room to another, while others have a side that can be adjusted so that you can lift your child towards you to feed them or soothe them. Some also have a built-in rocker so you can soothe your baby to sleep.

Clair de Lune, a mid-priced model, was nominated for the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. It's sleek and stylish, but slightly larger than other models. It's probably not suitable for smaller spaces. It's also a bit heavy, weighing over 10kg, and requires some maneuvering to place it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as simple to get into and out of as other sleepers for bed, due to the sides don't move much and you have to bend to scoop your baby up.