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The Best Bedside Cot

These cribs are designed to be placed close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and changing nappy. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cosy option with an elegant gliding motion that helps bring 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 in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into dreamland without you having to get off your side of the bed. It also has an easy-to-use glide lock that secures it when your baby is fast asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, and retractable wheels that allow you to move it as you wish to.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh windows and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your little sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and take apart, making it suitable to travel with and pack away. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and called it "a top-quality purchase". She loved that the smooth motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very stylish and suggested that it would look great in most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's great for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll need to get them an extra large cot.

She also loved the feature that the sliding side panel can be lowered with one hand, making it easy to answer those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or soothe the little children from her bed. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adjusted to nearly any size bed, and it comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.

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 for the first stage of infanthood. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps associated with infants. Additionally, it is machine washable so that you can keep it clean.

The most appealing feature of this cot for bed is that it rotates 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return so you can care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel function allows you to snooze while your baby is sleeping with you. It also allows you to take them in for cuddles or feedings in bed. It comes with the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels of vibration to help you keep to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also features a floor light to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your companion, and a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed beside beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can be locked to increase security. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs of rolling over or reach 20lbs. It has been independently tested and approved 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, available in a variety of modern colors and wood effect details this elegant bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and gives you a good view of your baby. the mattress is able to support your child to be used for nighttime sleep as well as nap time during the day. It also has an incline function to help with reflux, alleviating reflux and congestion if required. And when  bedside rocking crib  to move your baby into their own space, it converts to an attractive standalone crib that has a comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits in an easy-to-carry bag so you can take it with you on a trip to the beach or if baby stays at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for the most beautiful Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides optimum comfort to baby in the early stages. It has a comfortable and extra thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings and a rocking feature for babies who are fussy. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots for bedside and is easy to raise it to the right bed level with just two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be tricky to move upwards and downwards). It also glides side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a spacious storage basket underneath for all your baby essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that help parents be more comfortable parents as well as safer for infants. The company was founded with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly cushioned side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and the fabrics are removable and hand washable.

This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed frame Its swivel wheels mean it's easy to manoeuvre. It's the only product on this list that has the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to allow you access to your food at night or a relaxing.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this model features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which protect infant legs and arms from becoming caught or entangled. It's also a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and relaxing.

It also comes with more features than most of the cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline to help with colic and reflux as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch at the top bar may be loud when being reattached. This may wake your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both movable and hand washable and the crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair deLune," (French moonlight) is based on Paul verlaine's romantic poetry and offers the impression of a smoky Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story certain however the music is great.

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.