The Best Bedside Cot For Newborns

A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that attaches to the side of your mattress. This allows you to reach your baby at night to feed them without fuss. They are suitable from birth until about six months.

The Lullaby Trust and the NHS both recommend that babies are kept in separate cots from their parents' beds. This will reduce the risk of SIDS. The best cribs for bedside use make it possible.

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

Arm's Reach was founded by a father and mother team when co-sleeping wasn't an everyday practice. They designed a design to allow parents to sleep comfortably with their infants. It was the first bedside cot that allowed babies to sleep near 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 in the present, with an average of 25 years and no reported injuries or deaths.

It comes with leg extensions built-in to adjust to different mattress heights. It also 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 is available as a bassinet that can be used by itself or affixed to the parent's mattress with the strap and plate included. The Co-Sleeper is easy to switch between these two modes by pulling a string. However it doesn't meet federal standards as an attached bed. Therefore, your baby should not be left unattended.

McKenna was also impressed by the Co-Sleeper's accessibility. She said it is simple to lift your child in and out of the bassinet from the comfortable bed for feedings during the night or for other requirements. He also praised the safety of the Co-Sleeper as it meets all crib and baby bassinet standards. It has been on the market for years and "about 1.5 million units have been sold" without any reported infant deaths or injuries.

In our tests during our tests, the Clear-Vue was the most easy to reach of the cots for bedside use we test. The swiveling sleeping area and the adjustable height of the Clear-Vue made it easier for you to reach your child and soothe them. Other models had lower sidewalls, which required you to reach over and over or bend down to retrieve your child, but not the Clear-Vue.

The Clear-Vue is the only one of our top picks that doesn't connect to a parent's bed, but it came in close to being better than other beds we tried that were meant to be attached to a parental bed. It is sturdy and solid with plenty of storage space.

2. HALO Bassinest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper is the only bedside cot that can rotate 360 degrees to bring baby close and makes it easier for parents to get out and in to bed. It also has a lowering wall that allows moms to take care of their babies without getting out of bed--a big plus for nursing mamas who need help tending to their newborns who are feeding in clusters in the first few months and weeks after the birth.

The Bassinest comes with mesh walls on the sides that allow for plenty of airflow. Additionally, the Swivel feature is perfect for parents who wish to monitor their little one throughout the night. Having the baby nearby and easy to see can make all the difference in the anxiety of being a new parent, especially during those late-night nursing sessions.

This model scored high in the Convenience Assessment, which rated features that make it simple to use and clean. This is a must for anyone who has to deal with spit ups and diaper blowouts in the first few weeks of life. The Bassinest can be cleaned easily with water and is lightweight. The mattress pad is washable. It also comes with an accessory pouch that is useful for storing items such as diapers and nipple cream which are indispensable in the early hours of motherhood.

There are a variety of versions of the Bassinest that are available, including the less expensive standard Essentia version that does not have any extra features, and the more luxurious LUXE PLUS series that comes with white noise and vibrating to help babies fall and sleep. Both models come with mattresses, 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 comes with an adjustable wall lock that lowers that is sturdy and stable, a base that can be adjusted to fit most beds ranging from 22" to 34", a floor lamp which helps you see your newborn throughout the day, and a removable storage caddy that can hold any additional bedding or items. The weight and size of this product makes it unsuitable for travel but its swivel feature is perfect to keep your baby safe at home.

3. Joie Roomie Glide

This co-sleeper from English brand Joie was created to create bonding between parents and babies a dream. It's more than just a crib. It lets you sleep next to your child without sharing your bed. Feed, soothe or snuggle your baby right in the cozy slumber of your own and enjoy every waking moment of the baby stage.

The Joie Roomie Glide Cot is simple to use and clean. It's a great choice for parents who want 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 observe your baby's sleep from your own couch or bed. The sliding side panel can be lifted and lowers with one hand, making it much easier to respond to those late night wake-up calls. The gentle motion will gently ease your child into a peaceful sleep so that you can enjoy an uninterrupted night of rest.

The crib comes with a the mattress that is washable and removable. It's also lightweight and durable. It comes with four locking wheels to hold it in place, and is covered with rubbery fabric to protect the floor.


One of the best things that is unique to the Roomie Glide is its adjustable height - you can adjust the legs to match the height of your own bed or sofa, so it is in perfect alignment with your infant's mattress. This is especially helpful for breastfeeding mothers as it lets you feed your baby close without leaving your bed. The height can reduce the risk of your child falling out of the crib.

A built-in rocking feature is a further feature that's ideal for newborns. Two buttons located on the sides of the crib activate the baby's body in a gentle way that's soothing and comforting for your baby. You can select either a slow or lively tempo and the gliding feature can be turned off when your baby is asleep.

sneak a peek here of the Roomie Glide cot is that it is only suitable for newborns. You will need to upgrade your baby's cot to a full size 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 and would highly recommend it.

4. Bjorn Cradle

The Bjorn Cradle is an excellent choice for parents seeking a stylish bedside cot that is simple and easy to use. Its simple design is beautiful in any room and is easy to set up and use. Its low height makes it a great option for parents who want to watch their baby while they sleep. This bassinet earned an above-average score in our Eco-Health category due to the fact that it doesn't contain any fire retardant chemicals, has a low amount of toxic materials and is endorsed by Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class I for baby products.

The BabyBjorn Cradle is a cozy compact cradle which helps babies sleep with gentle rocking motions. The cradle is able to rock the baby gently or parents can manually rock it. The cradle's transparent mesh sides promote air circulation and allows parents to keep an eye on their baby while they sleep.

The cradle is easy move around the house due to its light weight. It is easy to clean and is washable using the mattress pad. However, it is important to note that the cradle should never be used in conjunction with any additional padding or mattress, pillow, bedding, or comforter, because this could pose a suffocation risk for infants.

To lower the risk of SIDS, it's important to have safe sleeping habits in all sleeping areas. It is essential to put your baby on their backs at every nap, and in the cradle. It is also recommended that you discontinue use of the cradle once your baby begins to push up on their hands and knees or reaches 8 kg/18 lb or more, whichever occurs first.

As with the other bassinets and cradles BabyBjorn cradle is made with baby-friendly materials that have been tested to meet the most recent safety standards. In fact, the manufacturer tests all their products to ensure that they don't contain any harmful chemicals or toxic substances that could harm your baby. The fabric used in the cradle is made of cotton and polyester and is free of allergens that could irritate the sensitive skin of your baby. The fabric also promotes air circulation and is hypoallergenic.