The Best Bedside Cot For Newborns

A bedside crib is a bassinet-style crib that is attached to the mattress's side. This allows you to reach your baby at night for a relaxed feeding. They are suitable from birth until about six months.

The Lullaby Trust and the NHS both recommend that babies sleep in separate cots from their parents' beds. This reduces the risk of SIDS. The best cribs for bedside use allow for this.

1. Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Co-Sleeper

Arm's Reach was founded by a father and mother team at a time when co-sleeping wasn't the norm. They developed a concept that allowed parents to sleep comfortably with their infants. It was the first bedside cot that allowed babies to sleep together without falling off or getting trapped in the mattress. The Clear-Vue is still in widespread use in the present, with over 25 years of history and no reported injuries or deaths.

It has built-in leg extensions to allow for different mattress sizes and comes with a sheet and fitted cover. The bassinet can be used for babies up to five months old or until they start pushing up on their knees. The Co-Sleeper can be used as a stand-alone bassinet, or it can be affixed to the parent's bed using the attached strap and plate. The Co-Sleeper is easy to switch between both modes by pulling a string. However it doesn't conform to federal standards as an attached bed. Therefore, your baby should not be left unattended.

McKenna was awed by the Co-Sleeper's accessibility, noting that it's easy to lift infants into and out of the bassinet for mid-night feedings or other requirements from your bed. He also praised its security, stating that the Co-Sleeper is compliant with all standards for cribs and bassinets and has been available for a long time with "probably 1.5 million units sold" and no reports of infants dying or being injured.

The Clear-Vue bedside crib was the most accessible of all the cots that we evaluated. Its swiveling sleep area and adjustable height allowed you to easily reach into your child's room and provide comfort. The Clear-Vue does not have lower sidewalls which require you to crouch or reach down to grab your baby.

The Clear-Vue was the only one in our top five that wasn't attached to the parent's bed. However, it was a close runner-up and far superior to some of those we tested, which were designed to be affixed to parent beds. It's sturdy and sturdy and has plenty of storage.

2. HALO Bassinest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the only bedside cot that is able to rotate 360 degrees to keep baby close and makes it simpler for parents to get in and out of bed. It also has a lowering wall that lets moms take care of their babies without getting out of bed--a big plus for nursing mamas who require help with their newborns who are feeding in clusters during the early weeks and months after delivery.

The Bassinest comes with mesh sides that allow for airflow and an swivel feature for parents who want to watch the baby throughout the night. Being close to the baby and easy to see can make all the difference in the motherhood jitters particularly during late-night nursing sessions.

This model earned top scores in the Convenience assessment which rated features that make it simple to use and clean--a necessity for anyone who is dealing with diaper blowouts and spit-ups that are all too common in the first months of life. The Bassinest can be cleaned easily with water and is a light weight. large bedside crib can also be washed. It has a side pouch for items like diapers and nipple lotion which you will need in those sleepless first days of motherhood.

There are many variations of the Bassinest which include the less expensive standard Essentia version that does not have any additional features, and the more luxurious LUXE PLUS series that includes white noise and vibrations to help babies fall asleep and stay asleep. Both models come with the mattress pad, a fitted sheet, and a massive storage caddy that is more spacious than the storage pouches on other Bassinest alternatives.

The LUXE PLUS series also includes an adjustable wall lock that lowers as well as a sturdy and stable base that can be adjusted to fit most beds between 22" to 34", a floor lamp that helps you see your newborn throughout the day and a storage caddy that can hold extra bedding or supplies. It isn't suitable for travel due to its size and weight, but the swivel function is great for keeping baby near while you're at home.

3. Joie Roomie Glide

Designed to make parent-baby bonding an absolute pleasure this co-sleeper from English brand Joie is more than a crib for the bed. With a single-hand glide and sliding side panels it lets you sleep safely next to your baby without having to share your bed. Sooth, feed or cuddle your baby right in the peace of your own bed and take pleasure in every second of the baby stage.

Joie Roomie Glide is an easy to use and easy to clean cot that's an excellent choice for new parents looking for a safe way to co-sleep with their newborn. Its cocoon-shaped, rounded design with softly side panels that are padded and a double mesh window allows you to watch your baby's sleep from your couch or bed. The side panel that slides can be lowered and raised with one hand. This makes it much easier to answer late-night wakeup calls. The gliding motion will also gently soothe your child into an unwinding sleep so that you can enjoy a good night of sleep.

The crib comes with an washable, fitted mattress that is removable for easy cleaning and a lightweight yet sturdy aluminium frame for ease of movement. It comes with four locking wheels to ensure it stays in place, and is backed with a rubber-coated fabric to avoid floor scratches.

One of the best features about the Roomie Glide is its adjustable height. You can adjust the legs to fit the height of your couch or bed, so that it's in perfect alignment with your baby's mattress. This is especially helpful when you're breastfeeding since it lets you feed your baby close to you without having to leave your bed. The height also helps minimise the chance of your baby falling out of the crib.


A built-in rocking function is another handy feature that's ideal for newborns. Two buttons on the side of the crib trigger an easy rocking motion that's soothing and comforting for your baby. You can select a slow or lively pace and the glide feature can be locked once your baby is asleep.

The only drawback of the Roomie Glide cot is that it is only suitable for newborns. It is recommended to upgrade your baby's cot to a bigger cot when he or she is six months old (normally at the time they move into their new room). Roanna found it to be an excellent cotbed and would recommend it.

4. Bjorn Cradle

The Bjorn Cradle is a fantastic choice for parents looking for a simple, stylish bedside cot. It's minimalist in design that looks nice in any space and is easy to set up and use. Its low-height makes it a great choice for parents who want to monitor their baby as they sleep. This bassinet scored above the average in our Eco-Health category because it contains no chemicals that cause flames and has a the lowest amount of harmful materials. It is also certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I for baby items.

The BabyBjorn Cradle is a cozy, compact cradle that helps babies sleep with gentle rocking motions. The cradle will rock the baby gently or parents can manually rock it. The cradle's transparent mesh sides allow for air circulation, allowing parents to watch their baby while they sleep.

In addition to its small size, the cradle's light weight makes it easy to move from room to room. It is easy to clean and is washable in the machine using the mattress pad. It is important to remember that the cradle should not be used in conjunction with any other padding or comforter.

As with all sleep spaces it is important to follow safe slumber habits to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). It is important to place your baby on its back at every nap and in the cradle. It is also recommended to stop using the cradle as soon as your baby starts to push up on their hands and knees or reaches 8 kg/18 lb or 8 kg/18 lbs, whichever is first.

The BabyBjorn crib, as well as all of our other cribs and bassinets, is made of child-friendly materials. The materials are tested to ensure they are in compliance with the most current safety standards. The manufacturer tests their products to make sure that they don't contain harmful chemicals or toxins which could harm your child. The fabric of the cradle is made of made of cotton and polyester and is free of allergens that can cause irritation to the skin of your baby. The fabric is hypoallergenic and promotes air circulation.