The Best Bedside Cot

The cribs are designed to be placed at your bedside, these cribs make it easier for you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings at night or changing their nappies. 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 risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy option that has a neat gliding motion to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that was designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into dreamland without you needing to leave the side of the bed. It also has a one-touch glide lock that secures it once your little one is fast asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you'd like.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to put together and take apart, making it suitable for travelling with and packing away. baby bedside sleeper is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a high quality buy". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She thought the design was elegant and that it would go with most bedroom decors. She did mention that it is great for infants, but once they reach six months old, you will require a larger cot.

She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be moved down by one hand, which meant she could quickly answer alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her children. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost any size bed. There are also clips and straps that can be used to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with a lot going for it with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll require during the newborn stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps that happen with infants. Additionally, it comes with a machine-washable sheet so you can keep it clean.

The bedside cot rotates 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child's for a secure sleeping. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return so you can take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to pick up your baby for cuddles and feeds while you're asleep. It features the nightlight, three calming sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.

The more luxurious version of this bedside cot adds wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an adjustable floor lamp that helps you sleep at night without disrupting your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit on beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to increase security. It's designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over 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


This sleek bedside bassinet has an elegant design that comes with a range of modern colors, and wood-effect features. It's a winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and gives you an excellent view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for napping during the day and for nighttime sleep. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for relieving reflux and congestion when required. When you're ready to move your baby to their own room it can be converted into a stylish, standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It folds flat and fits in the perfect travel bag so you can take 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&Baby Awards, this sleeper provides optimum comfort for baby during the early stages. It features a breathable mattress that is extra thick and adjustable to five different heights and a rocking feature for infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also constructed with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on your baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots that are bedside and is easy to raise it to the right bed level with only two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be tricky to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which lets you place it closer to your bed for evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket for all baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting simpler for parents, and safer for babies. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has since won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize breathability and allow you to monitor baby. Its mattress is 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a bed (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleeping solution for newborns to toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's legs and arms from being caught by bars on the cot. Fabrics are movable and washable by hand.

The bedside crib is secured to your divan or bed frame, and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list that has the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or a relaxing.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this one features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from getting stuck or tangled. It's a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a csection, since it is easy to lift the baby into and out.

It also has more features than the majority of cribs listed on this list that include a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. It also has an extra storage hammock underneath the crib and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety latch at the top bar can be a bit loud when it's reattached. This could wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also simple 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 wistful poetry and gives the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at her with that romantic gaze. It's a romantic melodrama certain however the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.