The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your bedside, these cribs allow you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. These cribs are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into dreamland without you needing to leave your side of the bed. It also comes with the glide lock is a single touch that secures it when your baby is fast asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh windows and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child sleeper. It's also easy to put together and take apart, making it suitable to travel with and pack away. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are available in packs of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and said it was "a excellent purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was very stylish and could be a good match with most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's a great choice for newborns, once they're six months old you will need to get them an additional cot.

She also appreciated the feature that the side panel slide can be removed with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little ones from the comfort of her bed. Another benefit was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adapted to almost any size of bed, and it comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with a lot going for it and includes a side bag which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll require during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean after spit ups, blowouts, and other mishaps with infants. Additionally, it is machine washable to keep it clean.

The most appealing feature of this cot for bed is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is particularly important for new moms recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're asleep. It comes with a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.

The upgraded version of this bedside cot adds wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that fits close to beds that are that are 34 inches or more and the side wall can be locked to ensure security. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs of rolling over or reaches 20lbs. It has been independently tested and inspected by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

With its sleek and modern design in a range of modern colors and wood effect details, this sleek bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for napping during the day and for nighttime sleep. It also has a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready to give your baby a room of their own the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with the most comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a handy travel bag to take it on a weekend trip or even when your baby is at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for the best bedside cots Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable mattress that is extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking feature for infants who are fussy during nap time. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on your baby's skin.

Its small frame makes it smaller than other cots for foldable bedside crib use. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level using just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved from side to side so you can put it closer to your bed for feedings at night or to help 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 a company that designs products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for their children. The brand was launched with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material with no wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize breathability and allow you to monitor baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50 percent more air-tight. The crib can also be converted into a cot bedside with an additional kit, making it an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. The softly cushioned side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabric are washable and removable.

This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. This is the only item in this list with a drop-down, removable side. It is able to be opened to allow for comforting at night or food preparation.

This model is different from the other bassinets which are included in this guide. It has soft cushioned side panels instead of cot bars. This prevents little arms and legs getting caught in. It's also a good option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's simple to lift baby bedside crib in and out to nurse and soothe.

It also has more features than most of the other cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline for colic and reflux as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did mention that the safety catch on the top bar could click loudly when reattached, which could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy 'Clair de Lune,' (French: moonlight), is based on Paul verlaine's romantic poetry and offers an ethereal feeling of a smoky Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a melodramatic romance for sure however the music is fantastic.

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.