The Best bedside cot newborn Cot

These cribs are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and nappy changing. These cribs are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. This cozy option was a favourite among our mom testers. It has a gliding motion that helps bring babies to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide newborn bedside cot cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into a dream without needing to leave your side of the bed. It also has the glide lock is a single touch that locks it in place after your child is fast asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed and retractable wheels that allow you to move it as you wish to.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your baby sleeper. It is also simple to assemble or disassemble making it perfect to travel with and pack. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are available in two-packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed and said it was "a excellent purchase". She also loved the fact that the gliding action was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She felt that the design was very stylish and that it would go with most bedroom decors. She did mention that it is ideal for babies, but when they reach six months old, you will require a bigger cot.

She also loved the aspect that the sliding side panel can be removed with one hand so that it's 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 also clips and straps to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features and includes a side bag that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen with infants. It also has a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can get closer to your baby for peace of mind. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, can be raised and then returned automatically so you can tend to your baby while in the bed without having to get away from your bed - this is especially important for mothers who have just had C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to relax while your baby sleeps beside you and it also allows you to hug them for cuddles or feeds in bed. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The more luxurious version of this cot for bedside cots use has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has a floor light to help you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your partner, as well as a storage caddy that keeps essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that can be placed next to beds that are 34 inches or more, while its side wall can be locked for added safety. It's designed to be used until your baby is able to demonstrate signs of a rollover or reaching 20 pounds. It is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

With its premium clean design in a range of modern colours and wood effect details, this elegant bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to enter and offers a stunning view of your child. The mattress is sturdy enough for napping during the day and for nighttime sleep. Additionally, it comes with the ability to tilt it upwards for easing congestion and reflux if required. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space it can be converted into an attractive standalone crib that has an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a handy travel bag so you can bring it on a trip to the weekend or when your baby is at Grandma’s.

Shortlisted for 2021's Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this co-sleeper offers optimum comfort for baby during the early stages. It features a breathable and thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five different heights, and a rocking option for nappers who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-friendly fabric, which is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it less bulky than other cots for bedside use. It's also easy to raise the bed to the proper level with only two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved side to side to place it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to help your baby get back to sleep. Like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket underneath for all the baby necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle specialises in designing products that ease the parenting burden for parents as well as safer for infants. The brand was launched with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic with no wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 consumer and industry awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximize airflow and let you keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is also 50% more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot with a separate kit, resulting in an adaptable sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Softly cushioned side panels protect baby's arms and legs from being caught by bars on the cot. Fabrics are washable and can be hand washed.

This bedside crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a bed frame or divan. It's the only product on this list that has the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this model features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from becoming tangled or trapped. It's also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section as it's easy to lift baby in and out to nurse and soothe.

It also has a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs listed on this list, such as a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There's also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch at the top bar can be a bit loud when it's removed. This could wake your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both movable and hand washed The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third and final movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy "Clair deLune," (French: moonlight) is based on Paul verlaine's wistful poetry and gives the impression of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic and the music is excellent.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is performed not by a piano, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.