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The Best Bedside Cot
Created to sit at your bedside They allow you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings at night or changing nappy. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other experts in safe sleep recommend that newborns are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This reduces the risk of suffocation as well as overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It was designed to let you sleep together without sharing your bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently eases baby into dreamland without you having to get off your side of the bed. It also comes with an easy-to-use glide lock that secures it when your baby is fast asleep. There are safety straps to ensure it stays securely attached to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it whenever you want to.
The curved cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your sleeper. It is also simple to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect to travel with and pack. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also purchase additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.
Roanna loved this cotbed and deemed it "a excellent purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was stylish and said that it would look great in most bedroom decors. However, she did point out that while it's great for babies, once they're six months old you will need to get them a bigger cot.
She also liked the fact that the side panel that slides could be moved down with one hand, meaning she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her children. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are also clips and straps that can be used to help to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a great product. It comes with a pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion, and other essentials during the newborn stage. It also has an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that come with infants. It also includes a machine-washable mattress so that you can keep it clean.
bedside cot bed can rotate 360 degrees so you can be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its patented side walls lower and then automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.
The swivel feature makes it easy to pick up your baby to cuddle and feeds while you're sleeping. It has a night light with three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will help you stay on the right path in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The deluxe version of this bedside cot includes wood accents for an elegant look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also features an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disrupting your baby or your partner and an organizer caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit on beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs that they are rolling 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
This sleek bedside bassinet has an elegant design, with a range of contemporary colours, and wood effect details. It's a true success for sleep. The breathable mesh panel allows plenty of air to circulate and gives you a good view of your baby. the mattress is comfortable enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as nap time during the day. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if needed. If you're ready to give your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and fit into the perfect travel bag so you can take it with you on a trip to the beach or when baby stays over at Grandma's.
The 2021 most comfortable Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother&Baby Awards, this crib offers optimum comfort for baby during the early stages. It has a comfortable and thick mattress, adjustable up to five different heights, and a rocking function for babies who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and supple on the baby's body.
It's compact frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside use. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level with just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs up and down. It also glides side to side, which lets you place it closer to your bed when it's time for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby back to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all your baby's essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that make parenting easier for parents as well as safer for infants. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing you to keep an eagle 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 converted into a cot by a separate kit, resulting in an ideal sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. Its soft padded sides prevent babies' arms or legs from being caught in cot bars, and its fabrics are washable and removable.
The bedside crib is simple to move around with its swivel wheel. It is secured to a bedframe or divan. This is the only product on this list with an open, slide-down side. It can be opened for nighttime comforting or for feeding.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are included in this guide. It has softly padding on the sides instead of cot bars. This stops little legs and arms from becoming entangled. It's also a good choice for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby in and out for nursing and soothing.
It also has a few more features than the majority of cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. There's also a storage hammock under the crib and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did say the safety catch on the top bar can be loud when it is reattached, which could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress are both movable and hand washable, and the crib is easy to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy "Clair deLune," (French: moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine's romantic poetry and offers the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at her with that romantic gaze. It's a romantic melodrama certainly, but at least the music's 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.