The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet-style crib that attaches directly to your bed. This allows your baby to rest peacefully close to you. This is a great option if you want your baby to be near for feedings that aren't a hassle in the beginning stages.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our top rated bedside cots for testing. It features a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls which can be easily lowered. This makes it easy to reach over to relax and get back to sleep.

Safety

A bedside cot is a great solution for new parents who want to keep their baby close without sacrificing safety. This type of cot fixes to the bed's side and has one end that can be lifted up or dropped down so you can reach your little one. It can be used as a night-time feeding station or to help soothe your baby to sleep. This is a great option especially for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots can be found in a variety of designs and sizes, and some include storage. If you're looking for a bedside cot be sure to check the safety features to be sure it's safe for your child.


The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has an attractive design and is simple to put together. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who roll in their sleep. They won't end up in a corner like they would with the rectangular cot. The cot is easily fitted through doors with standard frames. This is an excellent feature for parents who are tight in space.

Another good choice is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is a great all-purpose cot, with lots of features to make parenting easier and an attractive design. Its adjustable sides let it grow with your child and then transform into a toddler's bed once the time comes. It's also lightweight, which means it's easy to move around the house.

A high-quality bedside crib should have mesh sides that are high to prevent your baby from falling out. It should also be attached securely to your bed, with no gaps or areas that are loose. If you're not confident about fitting a bedside cot by yourself you can ask a professional to complete the task for you.

It is recommended to avoid sleeping with your child until they're at minimum six months old. The official advice from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that infants shouldn't sleep in your bed because of the risk of suffocation or overheating. However, if you need to co-sleep, a bedside crib is the safest option.

Size

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the side of your bed. It features a side that is able to be lowered or raised so that you can reach your baby without needing to get out of bed. Celeb mums like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh love these. They are perfect for those who have limited mobility following a C-section.

Our top pick, the Maxi Cosi Lora, has a peekaboo flap that lets you peek at your baby from below the bed. It also adjusts to the height of your mattress - although some mums said it was tricky to move it up and down. It's also one of the most lightweight options on our list and it folds down to an ideal size for a suitcase which makes it perfect to travel with your child.

Another great option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which transforms into a travel cot, bassinet and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It comes with a useful storage shelf beneath and is super-light to lift into and out of the car. However, some mothers were concerned that it was too large and wide for small areas, particularly when used as a bedside mattress.

Design

The best cribs for beds are stylish, sleek and contemporary. Some have innovative designs such as a peek-a-boo flap on the side to let you observe your baby without disturbing them. Other features like adjustable heights are helpful if your partner is having trouble getting up. Some sleepers are also suitable as a bassinet, cot or for reflux babies. There are plenty of options for those who want something more traditional.

The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini received bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot when away from home. They're also super lightweight and easy to move from room room.

Some mums prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that comes with a changing mat, storage area and a collapsible baby bassinet that can be transformed into a portable mini cot. It also comes with an organizer bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a newborn and is more substantial than Moses baskets, which may appear flimsy or fragile.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket or a cot for travel. It has a pop-up changing table and a shelf for toys and books, and an adjustable mesh side that lets you observe your baby. It's not light, but it's easy to move and looks sleek in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're shopping for a bedside sleeping device, crib or bassinet, the cost will be a major factor. Many of the most sought-after models are expensive but there are plenty of cheaper alternatives that won't break the bank. Some even come with a variety of styles and colors to fit the decor of your nursery.

The best bedside cribs are adjustable and can be elevated to the level of your mattress. Some also have an incline position that is ideal for babies with reflux. bedside crib with changing table can also be folded when not in use and some models even have bags for travel that is ideal for new mums who frequently go out or have guests staying in.

Bedside cots are usually smaller than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room to room in case you have to and some even have a side that drops down to allow you to lift your child toward you for feeding or soothing. Some have built-in rockers so you can soothe your little one to sleep.

The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced model that was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It's stylish and sleek however it's a bit wider than other options. It's not ideal for small spaces. It is also a bit heavy, weighing over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to place it. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this sleeper don't stretch as much, so you'll have to bend to grab your baby.