"The Ultimate Cheat Sheet" On Best Bedside Cot Uk

How to Choose the Best Bedside Cot uk

Both the NHS and Lullaby Trust have issued official safe sleeping guidelines, which suggest that infants sleep in their own Moses basket or cot. A bedside crib is an efficient and space-saving option for parents who live in a room together.

Mumsnetters love this co-sleeper because it's large and spacious, with plenty of room for babies to grow and wriggle and more spacious than a Moses basket. It's also easy to put together and comes with a carry-on bag.

What is a bedside cot?

bedside rocking crib cots (also known as side sleepers, bassinets or co-sleepers) are an effective and safe method for your baby to sleep near you during the first few months. These cribs can be attached to your bed and let you lift your child in your arms for night-feeding or comforting. They're also a great choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or recovering from a caesarean section.

They're typically smaller than a regular cot or cotbed, yet they provide ample space for your baby to rest. You can choose from a wide range of designs and features according to what you prefer. A lot of cribs with a bedside feature the option of a drop-down or removable side that allows you to reach your baby for evening feeds. They are also available in different heights to accommodate the size of your bed.

Some cribs for bedside use a riser which allows you to add an incline in the sleep area. This can be helpful with reflux. They also come with an open side to make cleaning easy. Others have manual rocking functions which can be a soothing distraction for your infant. You'll also require a breathable mattress for your crib. It must be at least 30cm deep to ensure that your newborn has sufficient head room.

You can be sure that your child will be safe and secure in a cot that is positioned at the bedside. Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi hadid are all fans of SNOO's crib for babies. It is definitely worth a look as an alternative to a Moses basket.

Safety

Official guidelines for safe sleep from the Lullaby Trust and NHS advises that newborn babies should be placed in the same bed as you during the first six months but not in your bed to lower the risk of suffocation and to decrease the risk of sudden infant death syndrome. A crib for bed allows you to keep your infant close to you to help calm them down and even feed them at night without having to leave your bed. It's also a great option if you have limited mobility after an operation or recovering from an operation such as a C-section.

Our top choice for a bedside travel cot cot, the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 travel cot bedside crib is small and folds flat in seconds to fit into its own bag for travel, making it ideal for travel and nights away from home. It's among the lightest bedside cot options and has an extremely comfortable mattress with mesh air-flow panels, and an incline setting, plus it won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another excellent bedside crib. It was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It features a built-in change mat and storage solution and weighs only 10kg. It is light at 10kg, and has an adjustable side that slides down for easy access.

Style

For a lot of moms, especially those who have had a C-section, a bedside crib can prove to be an absolute godsend. You can easily reach your baby without getting out of bed. This allows you to provide comfort and food to your baby at night. Being close to the baby can also help increase the production of milk for mothers who breastfeed.

Bassinets aren't just practical, but also fashionable. This is why they're so popular. Some are more spacious than Moses Baskets and some even have additional features such as a gentle reflux incline. Designed to fit by your bed, they can usually be moved around your home as the baby grows older, and some are portable enough to take on the go too making them perfect for new parents travelling.

When choosing a bedside cot, it's important to look for designs that have easy-to-use drop sides. This lets you lower your baby into the bassinet without having to lift them up into your arms. This can be difficult for mothers with mobility issues. One of them is the Chicco Next2Me Magic which has been applauded by Mumsnetters and was shortlisted in our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses or Crib Basket category.

Another great feature that certain models come with is a translucent side that allows you to observe your baby at all times. This is especially useful when you are groggy at 3am and have to feed your baby. A quick glance can make a huge difference. As was noted by Emily our MFM home test participant the Sleepiest BassiNest an excellent choice. It is easy to lower.

Budget

If you're not ready to make the transition to a full-sized cot, an infant crib on your bed could be a great option. The cot is attached to the side of your bed so that you can easily reach your baby for evening feeds and also comfort them without disturbing your sleep. It's a great choice for those with restricted movement following an operation such as a C-section. Celeb mums such as Binky Felstead and Stacey Solomon have also chosen this model.

Our Parents Testers loved this latest version of the popular Chicco crib, which took home the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot or Crib. It is spacious, breathable, and has six different height settings for growing babies. There is also a soft reflux setting. It can also be used as a crib for travel and comes with a handy storage case.

A bedside cot 6 months plus cot can be difficult to move around the home, but our Parent Testers found the Shnuggle Air beside crib really simple to move. It's one of the lightest options and is small enough to fit in its own travel bag, which means you can take it along with you on your trip.

The SnuzPod is another highly-rated bedside co sleeper cot cot that's simple to set up and take down, with plenty of features that will ensure your child gets a good night's sleep. It has a removable, lift-off bassinet which fits more beds than other cots. The fabric is breathable and helps keep your baby's temperature in check. It also has a soft rocking function, as well as an incline option for reflux, and it's light enough to use as a travel cot while you're out and about. It's more expensive than other bedside cribs however, Parent Testers are of the opinion that it is worth the extra cost.