15 Gifts For The Best Bedside Cots Lover In Your Life
The Best Bedside Cots
A bedside crib is a bassinet-style crib that is attached directly to your bed. This allows your baby to rest peacefully close to you. This is a great solution to allow your baby to be near for peaceful feedings during the early stages.
The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner in our top bedside cots test. It has a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls which can be lowered easily. This allows you to easily reach over and comfort them.
Safety
A bedside cot is an ideal solution for new parents who want to keep their baby close without sacrificing security. This kind of crib is attached to the side of your mattress and is movable so that you can reach out to your baby. You can use a bedside crib to feed your baby at night or soothe them to sleep. It's also a great choice for mums who have had a C-section. Bedside cots are available in various sizes and styles, and some include storage. If you're in the market for a bedside cot make sure you check out the safety features to make sure it's safe for your baby.
The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has a stylish design and is simple to put together. Its oval-shaped design is perfect for babies who roll around in their sleep. They won't end up in a corner like they would with the rectangular cot. The cot is also easy to slide through doors with standard frames, which is a big plus for space-stretched new parents.
La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another good option. It comes with a number of features that make parenting simpler, and it looks great. Its adjustable sides let it grow with your child, and then transform into a toddler's bed once the time comes. It's also lightweight, which means it is easy to move around.
A quality crib for your bed should have mesh sides that are high to prevent your child from falling out. It should be securely anchored to your bed without gaps or parts that are loose. Ask a professional if you are not confident in fitting a bedside crib yourself.
Co-sleeping is not advised until your baby is at least six months old age. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you should not allow your baby to sleep in your bed. This is due to the possibility of overheating and suffocation. If you have to sleep with your child, a crib at the bedside is the best option.
Size
A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the bed's side. It features a side that is able to be adjusted so that you can reach your baby without having to leave the bed. Celebrity moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh adore these. They are ideal for those who are unable to move following a C-section.
Our top pick, the Maxi Cosi Lora, has an opening that lets you view your baby from below the bed. It can also be adjusted to the height of your mattress - though some mothers said it was tricky to move up and down. It's also one of our lightest options and can fold into a suitcase-sized bag. This makes it ideal for traveling with your baby.
Another option that is great is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into an a portable cot, bassinet and playpen. It even was awarded our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It comes with shelves for storage and is easy to move into and out of a car. Some mothers found it too long and wide to be able to fit in tight spaces, especially when it was used as a bed in bed.
Design
The best bedside cribs are modern, sleek and stylish. Some have innovative designs, like a peek-a-boo flap on the side, to allow you to observe your baby without disrupting them. Other features, like adjustable height, can be helpful when your child has difficulty getting up or down from their bed. Some sleepers can also be used as a bassinet, cot, or for babies with reflux. If you're looking for something more traditional There are plenty of options to choose from as well.
Some of our top picks are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses or Basket category and the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both come with adjustable heights, and can be converted into a travel cot that can be used for use when away from home. They're also extremely light and easy to move from room room.
Other mothers like the Lua Bedside Sleeper, which has a changing mat as well as a storage area as in addition to an adjustable bassinet that folds into a mini portable crib and storage bag. 4-in-1 bedside crib cots4tots says it's the ideal size for a baby and is bigger than Moses baskets, which can seem flimsy and thin.
The iCandy Cocoon is another great option. It can be used as a Moses Basket as a cot, cot, or travel cot. It has a pop-up changing table as well as a shelf to store toys and books, as well as an adjustable mesh side that allows you to see your baby. It's not very light, but it is easy to move around and looks fantastic in any bedroom.
Cost
If you're shopping for a bedside sleeper crib or bassinet, price will be a major factor. Some of the more popular models can be expensive. However there are a lot of cheaper alternatives. Some come in different styles and colors to complement your nursery decor.
The best bedside cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to meet the bed's height. Some models have an incline setting that is perfect for babies with reflux. Some models come with a carry-on bag and can be folded up when not in use. This is perfect for new mothers who are constantly traveling or having guests over.
Bedside cots are typically a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but they are smaller than cribs. They can be moved from one place to another, and some come with a side that can be adjusted so that you can lift your child to feed them or comfort them. Some have a built in rocker that can help soothe your baby 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's a bit larger than other models. It's probably not suitable for small spaces. It's also a bit heavy, weighing over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to place it. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this mattress don't bend enough, meaning you'll need to bend to pick up your baby.