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The Best bedside baby bed Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside rocking crib, these cribs make it easier for you to get your baby in at 3 am for night feeds or changing nappy. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.

Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It is designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It comes with an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby into sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that secures the glide in position after your child is asleep. Safety straps hold it securely in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you like.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your little sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect to travel with and pack. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. Additional cotton sheets are available in packs of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a high-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought the design was elegant and said it could be incorporated into many bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for newborns, once they're six months old you will need to get them a bigger cot.

She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lifted with one hand, meaning she could easily answer those alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. Another benefit was the fact 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 Mattress has many advantages, including a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, cot for bedside and all the other essentials you'll need during the infant stage. It has a durable base and mattress that can be cleaned easily after spit ups, blowouts, and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this bedside cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby for secure sleep. The side walls are patented and lower and automatically return so you can care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're asleep. It comes with a night light with three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a timer for nursing to ensure you are on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner, as well as an organizer caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to increase safety. It's designed to be used until your child is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover 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 clean and stylish design, available in a variety of contemporary colors and wood effect details, this sleek bedside sleeper cot bassinet is a true sleeper. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to enter and gives you an excellent view of your baby. The mattress is firm enough for napping during the day and for evening sleep. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion, if necessary. If you're ready to give your baby a room of their own, the crib converts into a stylish standalone that includes a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and fit into an easy-to-carry bag so you can carry it with you for a weekend getaway or when your baby is staying at Grandma's.

Nominated for 2021's Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this co sleeper bedside cot-sleeper offers the best comfort for babies during the initial stages of. It features a breathable mattress that is extra thick and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking option for napping with a fuss. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its small frame makes it more compact than the majority of bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to a comfortable level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs up and down. It also glides from side to side, which lets you place it closer to your bed when it's time for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket to store all of the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products to make parenting easier for parents, and safer for babies. The brand was launched with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic with no wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 consumer and industry awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise airflow and let you keep an eye on baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50 percent more air-tight. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's legs and arms from being caught by bars for cots. Fabrics are movable and washable by hand.

The wooden bedside cot crib is simple to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It attaches securely to a divan or bedframe. It's the only product on this list that has the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this one has soft padded sides rather than cot bars, which prevent little legs and arms from getting tangled or trapped. It's a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby in and out.

It also comes with more features than most of the cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for reflux and colic, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch at the top bar may be a bit loud when it's reattached. This could cause your baby to wake up. The mattress and fabric are both movable and hand washed The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem, and conveys an ethereal impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and stares at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic romance certain however the music is great.

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.