The Best Bedside Cot For Newborns

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style crib that can be attached to the side of your bed, making it easy to reach your baby for a relaxed night's feeding. They are suitable from birth until around six months.

The Lullaby Trust and the NHS both recommend that newborns are kept in separate cots from their parents in their beds. This will lower the risk of SIDS. These best bedside cribs allow for this.

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

Arm's Reach was founded by a mother and father team when co-sleeping wasn't the norm. They designed a design that allowed parents to sleep comfortably with their infants. It was the first-ever bedside cot that allowed infants to sleep close without getting suffocated or falling onto the mattress or on the parent's side of the bed. The Clear-Vue is still in wide use today, with an average of 25 years and no reported deaths or injuries.

It comes with a fitted mattress and an infant bassinet. The bassinet is suitable for newborns until five months old or until they are climbing up on their knees. The Co-Sleeper is a bassinet that can be used by itself or can be attached to the mattress of the parent using the strap and plate that come with it. It is simple to switch between these two modes by pulling strings. However it doesn't meet federal standards as an attached bed. Therefore, your child should not be left unattended.

McKenna was impressed with the Co-Sleeper's accessibility, noting that it's easy to get a baby into and out of the bassinet for mid-night feedings or other requirements from your bed. He also praised safety of the Co-Sleeper, saying that it is in compliance with all crib and baby bassinet standards. It's been on the market for a long time and "about 1.5 million units have been sold" with no reports of infant accidents or deaths.

The Clear-Vue bedside crib was the most accessible of all the cots we tested. Its swiveling bed and height adjustment made it easier to reach into your child's room and provide comfort. The Clear-Vue does not have lower sidewalls, which require you to stand or crouch down to retrieve your baby.

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

2. HALO Bassinest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is the sole bedside cot that rotates 360 degrees which brings baby closer, making it easier for parents to to get in and out. It also features a lowering wall that allows moms to take care of their infants without needing to leave bed. This is an excellent feature for nursing mothers who require assistance with their cluster-feeding newborns in the first weeks and month after delivery.


The Bassinest comes with mesh walls on the sides to allow airflow as well as an swivel feature for parents who wish to monitor the baby throughout the night. Having the baby nearby and easily visible can make all the difference in the motherhood jitters, especially during those late-night nursing sessions.

This model scored high in the Convenience Assessment, which rates features to make it easy-to-use and clean. This is a necessity for anyone who must face spit-ups and diaper blowouts during the first few weeks of life. The Bassinest is easily cleaned with water and is lightweight. The mattress pad is also washable. It has a side pouch for items like diapers and nipple lotion, which you will need during the sleepless beginnings of motherhood.

There are a variety of versions of the Bassinest. One is the standard Essentia, which has no extra features. Another is the LUXE Plus series, which includes white noise and vibrating to aid babies in falling asleep and remain asleep. Both models include the mattress pad, a fitted sheet, and a large storage caddy that's larger than the storage pouches on other Bassinest alternatives.

The LUXE PLUS series also comes with a lowering wall lock that is sturdy and stable, a base that can be adjusted to fit most beds ranging from 22" to 34", a floor light which helps you see your newborn throughout the day and a movable storage caddy that can hold additional bedding or other items. The weight and size of this product make it unsuitable for travel, however, its swivel function is ideal for keeping your baby close at home.

3. Joie Roomie Glide

This co-sleeper by English brand Joie was created to create the bond between parents and children a reality. It's more than just a crib. It allows you to lay next to your child without sharing the bed. Feed, soothe or snuggle your baby from the comfort of your own slumber and enjoy every waking moment of the baby stage.

The Joie Roomie Glide Cot is easy to clean and use. It's a great choice for parents who wish to sleep together with their newborn. Its cocoon-like shape with rounded edges with softly padded sides, as well as double mesh windows allow you to monitor your sleeping baby from your couch or bed. The side panel that slides can be lowered and raised by one hand. This makes it easier to answer late-night wakeup calls. Plus, the gliding motion gently soothes your child into a peaceful slumber so you can get a good night's sleep too.

The crib is fitted with an adjustable, washable mattress. bedside crib and cot 's also light and sturdy. It comes with four locking wheels to ensure it stays in its place. It's also covered with a rubber-coated material to protect scratches to the floor.

One of the most appealing features that is unique to the Roomie Glide is its adjustable height. You can adjust the legs to fit the height of your own bed or sofa, so it's in perfect alignment with your baby's mattress. This is particularly useful if you're breastfeeding as it lets you feed your baby close to you without leaving your bed. The height can reduce the risk of your child falling out of the crib.

Another great feature is the built-in rocking mechanism that is perfect for babies. Two buttons on the sides of the crib will 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 after your baby has fallen asleep.

The only downside of the Roomie Glide cot is that it is only suitable for newborns. You will need to upgrade your baby's bed to a larger cot when he or she turns six months (normally around the time they move into their room). Roanna found it to be a fantastic cotbed though and would definitely recommend it.

4. Bjorn Cradle

The Bjorn Cradle is an excellent option for parents who are looking for an easy, stylish bedside cot. It's a minimalist design that is attractive in any space and is easy to install and use. Its low height is also beneficial for parents who need to monitor their baby while sleeping. This bassinet scored above the average in our Eco-Health category because it does not contain any chemicals that can cause flames and also has a a low level of harmful materials. It is also certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I for baby products.

The BabyBjorn cradle is a compact, comfortable cradle that soothes babies by gently rocking them. Parents can rock their baby, or the cradle can turn their movements into gentle rocking. The transparent mesh sides of the cradle help to promote air circulation, which allows parents to keep an eye on their child while they sleep.

The cradle is easy to move around the house because of its light weight. It is easy to clean, and can be washed using the mattress pad. It is important to note that the cradle shouldn't be used in conjunction with any additional cushion or mattress, pillow, comforter, or bedding, because this could pose a suffocation risk for infants.

To reduce the risk of SIDS, it is crucial to practice safe sleeping habits in all sleeping areas. It is important to place your baby on its back at every nap, and also in the cradle. It is also recommended to stop using the cradle if your baby begins pushing up on their hands or knees, or reaches 8kg/18 lb.

As with the other bassinets and cradles, the BabyBjorn crib is made of safe materials for children that are tested to meet the most recent safety standards. The manufacturer tests their products to be sure they do not contain harmful chemicals or toxins which could harm your child. The cradle is made of cotton and polyester and is free of allergens that could irritate the baby's sensitive skin. The fabric is hypoallergenic and helps to improve air circulation.