The Best bedside cot bed Cot

They are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am for feedings and nappy changes. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed in order to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy solution with smooth gliding motions to lull babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to let you sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has an easy glide that glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby into sleep without you having to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide into position when your child is asleep. There are also safety straps that ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it when you want to.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child sleeper. It is also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for travel and packing. 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 the cotbed, and called it "a top-quality purchase". She also liked the fact that the gliding action was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She thought the design was elegant and would fit with the majority of bedroom decors. She did mention that it's great for infants, but when they reach the age of six months old, you will need a larger cot.

She also appreciated the feature that the side panel sliding can be removed with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe little ones from the comfort of her own bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are clips and straps that can be used to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It has a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials during the infant stage. It has a sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit-ups, and other mishaps with infants. It also comes with an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.

The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. The side wall is patented and lowers and then automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby in bed without having to go away from the crib - this is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel function allows you to snooze while your baby is sleeping in your arms and allows you to hug them for cuddles or feeds in the bed. It has a night light and three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right path in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The deluxe version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it a more sophisticated look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that fits close to beds that are up to 34 inches tall, while its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs that they are rolling over or has reached a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and inspected by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

With its sleek and modern design, available in a variety of modern colors and wood effect details, this stylish bassinet for bed is a real sleep winner. The breathable mesh panel allows plenty of air to circulate and provides a clear view of baby, and the mattress is able to support your child for both nighttime sleep and napping during the day. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. When you're ready to move your baby into their own room, it converts to a stylish, standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a bag that is convenient for travel so you can bring it along for a trip on weekends or even when your baby is at Grandma's.

Shortlisted for 2021's Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers the best comfort for babies during the early stages. It features a breathable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings, and a rocking feature for fussy nappers. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on your baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than other bedside cot 6 months plus cot options and is easy to raise it to the right bed level using only two levers (although some mothers have found the bar that joins the legs difficult to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed for night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket to store all of your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an organization that creates products to make parenting easier for parents and safer for infants. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from the industry and consumer.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase airflow and let you keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a bed (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly cushioned side panels keep baby's legs or arms from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabric are removable and hand washable.

This twin bedside cot crib attaches securely to your divan or bed frame Its swivel wheels mean it's easy to manoeuvre. This is the only item on this list with an open, slide-down side. It is able to be opened for evening comforting or for feeding.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It features soft padding on the sides instead of cot bars. This helps prevent the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's also a good choice for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section because it's easy to get baby in and out for nursing and soothing.

It also has more features than most of the other cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for colic and reflux as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch at the top bar may be loud when reattached. This may wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives the impression of a sunlit Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story for sure however the music's great.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it is not performed by a pianist, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.