The Best Bedside Cot

Created to sit at your bedside they allow you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings at night or nappy changes. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.

bedside co sleeper , NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. This cosy option was a favorite among our mom testers. It has a gliding motion that helps bring babies to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to co-sleep without sharing your bed. It has the glide which glides effortlessly and gently to ease your baby to sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide into place when your child has fallen asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it whenever you want to.

The curved cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your little sleeper. It's also easy to put together and take apart, making it suitable to take on trips and then pack away. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna loved this cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and said that it would fit into most bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to get them an extra large cot.

She also appreciated the aspect that the side panel sliding can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are also clips and straps that can be used to secure it.

2. BassiNest


The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has plenty of features and includes a side bag ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll need during the infant stage. It comes with a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine-washable mattress to keep it clean.

The best thing about this bedside cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby for peace of mind. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It has an LED nightlight, three relaxing sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.

The upgraded version of this bedside cot includes wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy that keeps all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that can be placed on beds up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked for added safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs that they are rolling over or reach a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and approved by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

With its premium clean design in a range of modern colors and wood-effect details, this stylish bassinet for bed is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for both daytime naps and nighttime sleep. It also has a reflux incline function for relieving reflux and congestion when required. When 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 placed in a bag that is convenient for travel to take it along for a trip on weekends or when your baby is at Grandma’s.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It comes with a comfortable mattress that is extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking feature for infants who are fussy during nap time. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar linking the legs up and down. It can also be moved from side to side to position it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to soothe your baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it has a spacious storage basket beneath for everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products to make parenting easier for parents and safer for babies. The company was founded 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 maximise breathability and allow you to keep an eye on baby. The mattress is 50% more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly padded side panels keep baby's legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are removable and hand washable.

The bedside crib is secured to your bed frame, and its wheels that swivel make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only product on this list that has a drop-down side, which can be opened to give you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.

Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this model features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which prevent little arms and legs from getting caught or entangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section, as it's easy to get the baby in and out.

It also has more features than the majority of cribs listed on this list that include a gentle slope to aid with colic and reflux. There is also a hammock for storage under the crib and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did say the safety catch on the top bar may click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of 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's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a melodramatic romance certain but the music is fantastic.

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.