The Best Bedside Cot

They are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am for feedings and changing nappy. They're also a good 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 reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cosy option with smooth gliding motions to help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It features an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide into position after your child 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 whenever you want to.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and curved cocoon shape add to the comfort of your little sleeper. It is also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect for travel and packing. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.


Roanna loved the cotbed and said it was "a excellent purchase". She also loved the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and suggested that it would fit into most bedroom decors. She did mention that it's great for infants, but once they reach six months old, you will need a larger cot.

She also appreciated that the side panel that slides could be lowered by one hand, so she could quickly answer alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her children. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, so it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are clips and straps that can be used to ensure it is secured.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It comes with a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the infant stage. It has a sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. It also has a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

baby bedside co sleeper rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. Its patented side wall lowers and automatically returns so you can tend to your baby in the bed without having to get out of your way which is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to sleep while your baby sleeps beside you and it also allows you to hug them for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It comes with a night light with three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will help you stay on the right path in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor light to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner and an organizer caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. Its 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 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

The sleek bedside bassinet features a premium design with a range of modern colors and wood features. It's a true success for sleep. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to allow for both nighttime and daytime naps. Additionally, it comes with a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. When you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a convenient travel bag to take it for a trip on weekends 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 sleeper provides optimum comfort for baby during the early stages. It features a breathable mattress that's thicker and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature to help with napping with a fuss. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.

Its small frame makes it more compact than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level with only two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides from side to side, which can help you position it closer to your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby back to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket to store all of your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an organization that creates products that make parenting simpler for parents, and safer for babies. The brand started with its first moses basket made of hypoallergenic material without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50% more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately) and is a versatile sleep option for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the bars for cots. Fabrics are movable and can be washed by hand.

The bedside crib is secured to your divan or bed frame, and its wheels that swivel make it easy to manoeuvre. This is the only product on this list with a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened to allow for comforting at night or feeding.

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

It also has a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this list including an incline that is gentle to aid with colic and reflux. There is also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, 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 may cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress are both washable and removable. washed The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul verlaine's poetic wistfulness and conveys a dreamy feeling of a smoky Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and stares at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic romance for sure however the music is great.

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