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The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your newborn bedside cot they make it easier for you to reach your baby at 3 am for night feeds or nappy changes. They can also be 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 smooth gliding motions to help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside crib travel cot made by English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep safely without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently soothes infants into a state of bliss without needing to leave your side of the bed and an easy-to-use glide lock that secures it once your little one is asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it when you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon design, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in two packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed and called it "a top-quality purchase". She also liked the fact that the gliding action was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was stylish and that it would go with the majority of bedrooms. She also said that it's great for babies, but when they reach six months, you will require a larger cot.

She also appreciated the fact that the sliding side panel can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her bed. Another plus point was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and there are clips and straps to hold it securely.

2. BassiNest

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

The most appealing feature of this cot bedside is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return, allowing you to care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is especially important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

The Swivel feature makes it easy to grab your baby for cuddles and feeds while you're asleep. It comes with an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.

The deluxe version adds wood accents to give it an elegant look and premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to help you see at the night without disturbing your partner or baby, and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to ensure safety. It's designed to be used until your baby is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover or reaching 20 pounds. It 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 in a range of modern colors and wood-effect details, this sleek bedside cot bed bassinet is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh allows for air to flow in and provides you with a great view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. Additionally, it comes with the ability to tilt it upwards for easing congestion and reflux if needed. And when you're ready to move your baby to their own room, it converts to a stylish, standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel so that you can take it along on a trip to the weekend or even when your baby is at Grandma's.

The 2021 Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers optimal comfort for babies in the first few months of. It has a breathable mattress that's thicker that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking bedside crib feature to help with fussy naps. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than most bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level with only two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved side to side to put it closer to your bed to feed your baby at night or to soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket to store all of your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

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

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize airflow and let you keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards, is 50 more air-tight. The crib can also be converted into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. The softly padded side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and the fabrics can be washed and removed.

This bedside crib can be attached securely to your divan or bed frame and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access to your food at night or a relaxing.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this model has soft padded sides rather than cot bars, which keep little legs and arms from getting caught or entangled. It's a great choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a csection, since it's easy to lift the baby in and out.

It also has extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this listing, such as an incline that is gentle to aid with reflux and colic. There's also a storage hammock under the crib and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar could sound a loud click when reattached which may wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight) is based on Paul verlaine's poetic wistfulness and conveys a dreamy feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love story and the music is excellent.

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.