Created to sit at your bedside they help you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. These cribs can also be an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with smooth gliding motions to help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide 4-in-1 bedside crib cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It is designed to let you sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into dreamland without you having to get off your side of the bed. It also comes with a one-touch glide lock that locks it in place once your little one is asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that let you move it as you wish to.
The curvaceous cocoon shape with softly padded sides and double-mesh windows add to the comfort and security of your little sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal to take on trips and then pack away. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a quality purchase". She also appreciated the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and could be a good match with the majority of bedroom decors. However, she did point out that although it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will need to buy them an additional cot.
She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be lowered by one hand, so she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her infants. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit nearly any size bed. There are clips and straps to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel co sleeper bedside cot has a lot going for it, including a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other things you'll need during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps with infants. It also is machine washable to keep it fresh.
The most appealing feature of this Cot Bedside (www.v0795.Com) is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby for secure sleep. Its patented side wall can be raised and then returned automatically so you can tend to your baby in the bed without having to get away from your bed This is particularly important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.
The swivel function allows you to relax while your baby is sleeping beside you and it also helps you take them in for cuddles or feeds in bed. It features a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The upgraded version has wood accents for an elegant look and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also features an adjustable floor lamp that helps you sleep at night without disturbing your partner or baby as well as an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that can be placed close to beds that are that are up to 34 inches high, while its side wall can be locked for extra safety. It is designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs that they are moving over or has reached 20 pounds. 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 premium clean design that comes in a range of modern colours and wood-effect details, this elegant bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby. the mattress is able to support your child to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. It also has a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux when needed. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space it transforms into a stylish standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It also can be folded flat and fit into the perfect travel bag so you can bring it with you for a weekend getaway or if baby stays at Grandma's.
The 2021 Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers optimum comfort for baby during the early stages. It features a breathable mattress that's extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking feature for napping with a fuss. Additionally, it's made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's skin.
Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside and is easy to raise to the correct bed level using just two levers (although some mums found the bar attaching the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It can also be moved side to side, allowing you to place it closer to the bed for night feedings or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket to store all of baby's necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that help parents be more comfortable parents and safer for their children. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 industry and consumer awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is also 50% more breathable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from being caught by bars for cots. Fabrics are removable and can be washed by hand.
This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed frame and its wheels that swivel make it easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to allow you access to your food at night or comforting.
Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this bassinet features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which protect infant legs and arms from getting tangled or trapped. It's a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section as it's easy to lift the baby bedside co sleeper inside and out.
It also has more features than most of the cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for reflux and colic as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did mention that the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when it is reattached, which could wake up your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque"Clair de Lune" (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love tale, but the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't played by a pianist but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.