The Best Bedside Cot

Designed to sit by your bedside They allow you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed in order to avoid the danger of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cozy option that has an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product by English brand Joie. It is designed to let you sleep with your partner without sharing the bed. It comes with a glide that glides smoothly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide into position when your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you like.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window, and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal for packing and travel. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two-packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed and called it “a high-quality purchase”. She liked that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also found the design very elegant and said it would fit into most bedroom decors. She did mention that it is ideal for babies, but once they reach six months, you’ll require a bigger cot.

amazon bedside cot appreciated that the side panel that slides could be lowered by one hand, so she could easily respond to wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. Another plus point was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adjusted to almost any size of bed, and comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has a lot going for it with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and other items you’ll need during the newborn stage. It comes with a sturdy mattress and base that can be cleaned easily after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen to infants. It also includes a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The greatest benefit of this bedside cot is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby to ensure safe sleep. Its patented side wall lowers and then automatically returns so that you can take care of your baby in bed without having to go away from your bed – this is especially important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to relax while your baby sleeps with you. It also helps you hug them to cuddle or feed them in the bed. It comes with a night light, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a timer for nursing to ensure you are on the right track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.

The deluxe version adds wood accents for a more sophisticated appearance and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also has the option of a floor lamp to help you stay awake at night without disturbing your baby or partner and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that sits next to beds that are up to 34 inches high, while its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It’s designed to be used until your child 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 sleek and modern design in a range of contemporary colors and wood-effect details, this sleek bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is sturdy enough for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. Plus, it has the ability to tilt it upwards for alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. If you’re ready move your baby to their own room it can be converted into a stylish, standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel so that you can take it along for a trip on weekends or even when your baby is at Grandma’s.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It has a breathable mattress that’s extra thick that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking option for napping with a fuss. Plus, it’s made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi’s brand new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on baby’s skin.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than other bedside cot options, and it’s easy to raise it to the proper bed height with just two levers (although some mothers found the bar attaching the legs to be tricky to move upwards and downwards). It also glides side to side, which can help you position it closer to your bed for night feeding or to soothe baby to sleep. It also has a large basket that can store all baby’s necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting simpler for parents, and safer for babies. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The crib’s dual-view mesh sides maximize the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is also 50 percent more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a cot by a separate kit, resulting in a flexible sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. The softly padded sides prevent babies’ legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics are removable and hand washable.

The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a divan or bedframe. It’s the only item on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.

This model is different from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It has softly padding on the sides instead of bars for cots. This prevents the legs and arms of babies from becoming entangled. It’s also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a c-section since it’s simple to lift baby in and out to nurse and soothe.

It also comes with more features than cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline to help with colic and reflux, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it say the safety catch on the top bar may click loudly when reattached, which may wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress are both movable and hand washable and the crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy, ‘Clair de Lune’ (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine’s wistful poem and gives a dreamy sense of a sunny Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and gazes at her with that vampire love. It’s a melodramatic love story for sure however the music is fantastic.

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.