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The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet type crib that is attached directly to your bed. This lets your baby rest peacefully close to you. This is an ideal option when you want your little one to be near to feed them without fuss in the beginning stages.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our top bedside cots test. It has an adjustable sleep surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls which can be easily lowered. This makes it easier to reach over for comfort and ease them back to sleep.

Safety

A bedside cot is the ideal solution for new parents who want to keep their child close without sacrificing security. The crib is attached to one side of your mattress. It has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. You can use a crib for your bed to feed your baby at night or help them go back to sleep. It's also a great choice for mums who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of styles and sizes, and some include storage. If you're looking for a bedside cot, make sure you check out the safety features to be sure it's safe for your baby.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to build and compact. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who roll around in their sleep. They won't be confined in a corner like they would with the rectangular cot. This cot is also easy to fit into door frames that are standard which is a huge advantage for parents who are stretched out by their space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is a good option. This cot has a lot of features that make parenting easier and also looks beautiful. Its movable sides mean it can adapt to your child and convert into an infant bed when they're ready. It's also light, so it's easy to move around the house.

A high mesh crib side is a good feature to have on a newborn bedside cot crib. This will stop your child from falling. It should also be fitted securely to your bed with no gaps or sloppy areas. Ask a professional if you are not confident in installing a crib for your bed yourself.

It is recommended to avoid sleeping with your infant until they're at least six months old. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you should not let your infant sleep in your bed. This is due to the possibility of overheating and suffocation. However, if you have to co-sleep, a bedside cot newborn crib is the most secure option.

Size

A bedside cot, sometimes referred to as bassinet, is a cot that is attached to the side of your mattress. It features a side that is able to be raised or lowered so that you can reach your baby without needing to leave the bed. These are the preferred choice of famous moms like Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh. They are ideal for parents who have limited mobility after the C-section.

Our top choice, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, has a peekaboo flap that lets you peek at your baby from the bottom of the bed. It also adjusts to the mattress's height however some moms have complained that it was difficult to move up and down. It is also one of our lightest choices and folds into a suitcase-sized package. This makes it ideal to travel with your baby.

Another option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into a bassinet, travel cot and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Award gold medal in the Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It comes with a storage shelf and is easy to lift into and out of a car. However, some mothers thought it was a bit too big and bulky for small spaces, especially when used as a bedside sleeper.

Design

The best cribs for bed will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some have innovative designs such as a peek-a-boo flap on the side to let you monitor your baby without disturbing them. Other features such as adjustable height are useful if your partner is having difficulty getting out of bed. These sleepers can also be used as a cot or bassinet, and some have tilt positions for babies with reflux. If you're seeking something more traditional There are plenty of options to choose from as well.

A few of our favourites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini which was awarded bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards best bedside cots Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, and the Next2me Magic shortlisted in the same category. Both come with adjustable heights, and can be turned into a travel cot for use outside of the home. They are also light and easy for you to move around.

Other mothers like the Lua Bedside Sleeper that has a changing mat and storage area as it also has the bassinet, which can be collapsed into a mini-portable cot as well as a storage bag. Jasmine says that it is the perfect size for infants and is bigger than Moses baskets which are often flimsy or thin.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket, cot or travel cot. It has an adjustable changing table that pops up as well as a shelf to store toys and books, and an adjustable mesh side that allows you to view your baby. It's not light but it's easy to move around and looks great in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost will be an important aspect when you're looking for a crib, bassinet, or bedside cot sale sleeper. Certain of the most popular models can be costly. However there are plenty of less expensive alternatives. Some come in different colors and styles to match the decor of your nursery.

The best cribs for bedside use are adjustable and can be raised up to the height of your mattress. Some models also have an incline position that is great for babies with reflux. Some models come with a bag for travel and can be folded when not in use. This is ideal for new mothers who are constantly traveling or having guests coming over.

Bedside cots are generally a little bigger than Moses baskets but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from one place to another, and others come with a side that can be raised so that you can lift your child to feed them or comfort him. Some models also come with an integrated rocker so that you can soothe your baby to sleep.

Clair de Lune, a mid-priced baby model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. The design is sleek and elegant, but it's slightly wider than some other options, which means it might not be the ideal choice for small spaces. It's also fairly heavy, at over 10kg, and will require a lot of maneuvering to get it in position. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to move in and out of like other bedside rocking crib sleepers, because the sides don't flex much and you need to bend over to pick up your baby.