The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your 4-in-1 bedside crib, these cribs make it easier for you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings or changing their nappies. They are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib, away from your bed in order to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside crib and cot cot for bedside by English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It comes with the glide which glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without having to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide into place when your child has fallen asleep. There are also safety straps that keep it firmly attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it whenever you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon design, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the security and comfort of your child's sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She thought the design was elegant and could be a good match with the majority of bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that while it's great for babies, once they're six months old, you'll need to get them a bigger cot.

She also appreciated that the sliding side panel 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. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit almost every size bed. There are clips and straps to help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It comes with a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion, and other essentials during the newborn stage. It has a durable base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. Plus, it includes a machine-washable mattress so you can keep it fresh.

The bedside baby sleeper cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return to allow you to take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is crucial for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to relax while your baby is sleeping in your arms and makes it easier to take them in for cuddles or feedings in bed. It has a night light, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer to help you stay on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The premium version includes wood accents to give it a more sophisticated appearance and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also features a floor lamp to help you see at night without disturbing your partner or baby and a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that fits close to beds that are that are 34 inches or more and the side wall can be locked for extra safety. It's designed to be used until your baby shows 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 sleek and modern design that comes in a range of modern colours and wood effect details this stylish bassinet for bed is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby, and the mattress is supportive enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for easing congestion and reflux if required. If you're ready to give your baby a space of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a convenient travel bag so you can bring it for a trip on weekends or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.

Shortlisted for 2021's best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this sleeper provides the best comfort for babies during the first few months of. It has a breathable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five different heights, and a rocking bedside crib feature for fussy nappers. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than other cots for bedside and it's simple to raise to the correct bed level using just two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be tricky to move upwards and downwards). It also glides side to side, which helps you to position it closer your bed when it's time to feed your baby night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. And like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket beneath for all your baby essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products that make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for infants. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in the year 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from the industry and consumer.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50 more breathable. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly cushioned side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from being caught in cot bars, and its fabric can be washed and removed.

The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a divan or bedframe. This is the only product on this list with a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened for nighttime comforting or for feeding.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are included in this guide. It features soft padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents little legs and arms from becoming entangled. It's also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a c-section since it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also has more features than the majority of cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline to help with reflux and colic. There's also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, as well as seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did say the safety catch on the top bar can be loud when it is reattached, which could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric are both removable and hand washable, and the crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement in Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair de Lune," (French: moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine’s poetic wistfulness and conveys the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story, but the music is excellent.

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