The Best Bedside Cots
A bedside cot is a bassinet-style crib that can be attached to your bed and allows your babies to sleep right next to you. This is a great solution to allow your baby to be close enough for a relaxed feedings during the first few months of his life.
The HALO BassiNest Essentia was crowned our best bedside cot test, offering a swiveling bed and sidewalls that slide down without difficulty. This allows you to easily reach over and soothe them.
Safety
A bedside cot is the ideal solution for parents who want to keep their baby close but not sacrifice safety. This kind of cot is attached to the side of your mattress. It has a moveable end that you can reach out to your baby. It can also be used as a night-time feeding station or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. This is a fantastic option particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots can be found in a variety of designs and sizes, and some come with storage. If you're looking for a bedside cot be sure to check the safety features to be sure it is safe for your baby.
The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has an attractive design and is simple to put together. Its oval-shaped design is perfect for babies who roll in their sleep. They won't be confined in a corner like they would with an oblong cot. This cot can also be easily fitted into doors with standard frames. This is a great option for parents who are short in space.
Another good choice is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is a great all-rounder with lots of features to make parenting easier as well as beautiful design. Its adjustable sides allow it to expand with your child and later transform into an infant's bed when the time comes. It's also light, so it's easy to move around the home.
A high mesh crib side is a great feature to have at the bedside of a crib. This will stop your child from falling. It should be securely fitted to your bed with no gaps or loose parts. If you're not sure about fitting a bedside cot yourself you can ask a professional to complete the task for you.
Co-sleeping is not advised until your baby is at least six months old age. The official advice from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that newborns should not be sleeping in your bed due to the danger of suffocation or overheating. If you must co-sleep with your child, a crib by the bedside is the ideal option.
Size
A bedside cot is an upholstered bassinet cot that is fixed to the bed's side. It has a side which can be lifted or lowered to allow you to reach your baby easily without the need to leave the bed. Celebrity moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh adore these. They are ideal for those who have limited mobility following a C-section.
Our top choice, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, has an opening that lets you see your baby from the bottom of the bed. It also adjusts to the mattress's height however some moms have claimed it was difficult to move it up and down. It's also among the most lightweight options on our list and it folds down to a suitcase-sized package which makes it ideal for travelling with your baby.
The Slumber 3-in-1 is another great alternative. It can be used as a travel cot or bassinet and also serves as a playpen. This product was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, in the category of the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a handy storage shelf beneath and is extremely light to lift into and out of the car. However, some mums were concerned that it was too long and wide for tight spaces, especially when used as a bedside sleeper.
Design
The best cribs for bed are sleek, stylish, and modern. Some cribs come with innovative designs, like a peek-aboo flap on the sides that allow you to check on your baby without disturbing him. Other features, like adjustable height are beneficial for those who have difficulty getting up. Some sleepers can also be used as a bassinet, cot or for babies with reflux. There are a lot of options if you want something more traditional.
Some of our favorites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category and the Next2me Magic was shortlisted in that same category. Both can be adjusted in height and can be used as a travel cot when away from home. They are also light and easy for you to move around.
Some mums prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that comes with a changing mat, storage area and a collapsible baby bassinet that can be transformed into an e-couch that can be carried around. It also comes with a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for newborns and is bigger than Moses baskets that may feel flimsy or thin.
Another great option is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as a Moses basket, cot, or travel cot. It features an adjustable changing table that pops up as well as a shelf to store books and toys, and an adjustable mesh side that allows you to observe your baby. It's not the lightest one, but it's simple to move and looks sleek in any bedroom.
Cost
Cost will be an important factor when you are searching for a crib bassinet or bedside sleeper. Some of the more popular models can be costly. However, there are many cheaper alternatives. Many are available with a variety of styles and colors to fit your nursery's decor.
The most effective bedside cots come with adjustable sides that can be raised to match the bed's height. Some also have an incline position that is ideal for babies with reflux. They can also be folded when not in use, and some models come with bags for travel that is perfect for new mothers who are often out and about or have guests staying with them.
Bedside cots are usually a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but they are smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room to room when needed, and some have the side that lowers to allow you to lift your baby out towards you for night feeds or soothing. Some models also come with a built-in rocker so you can soothe your little one to sleep.
Clair de Lune, a mid-priced baby model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. It's sleek and stylish however it is a little wider than other options. It's not suitable for small spaces. It is also quite heavy at over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to put it in place it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to move in and out of as some other sleepers for bed, due to the sides aren't flexible enough and you have to bend to pick up your baby.