The Best Bedside Cots
A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that can be attached directly to your bed. This allows your baby to sleep safely close to you. This is a great choice to allow your baby to be close enough for a relaxed feedings during the early stages.
The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our top bedside cots test. It features a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls that can be easily lowered. This makes it easy to reach for comfort and lull them to sleep.
Safety
A bedside crib is a great solution for new parents who want to keep their child close but without compromising their safety. The crib is attached to one side of your mattress. It also has a moveable end that you can reach out to your baby. You can use a bedside crib to night feed your baby or to soothe them back to sleep. It's also a great option for mothers who've had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in a variety of styles and sizes, and some come with storage. When shopping for an upholstered cot for your bedside, be sure to check the safety features.
The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to put together and compact. The oval shape is perfect for babies who roll around in their sleep, because it ensures that they don't get trapped in a corner like they might with an oblong crib. The cot can also be easily fitted through doors that have standard frames. This is a great option for parents who are tight on space.
Another option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot has a lot of features that make parenting simpler and also looks beautiful. Its adjustable sides mean that it will grow with your child and convert into a toddler bed when they're ready. It's also lightweight, so it's easy to move around the house.
A crib with a high mesh side is a good feature to have at the bedside of a crib. This will stop your child from falling. It should also be attached securely to your bed with no gaps or sloppy areas. If you're not confident about installing a bedside cot on your own, ask a professional to do it for you.
It is recommended to avoid co-sleeping with your baby until they're at minimum six months old. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS recommend that you should not let your infant sleep in your bed. This is due to the risk of suffocation and overheating. However, if you have to co-sleep the bedside crib is the most secure option.
Size
A bedside cot, also referred to as a bassinet is a cot which attaches to the sides of your mattress. It has one side that can be lifted up or lowered to allow you to reach your baby easily, without having to get out of bed. They are a favorite of famous moms like Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh and are ideal for mothers who have limited mobility after a C-section.
The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our top pick. It comes with a peekaboo feature that allows you to see your child at the bottom of the mattress. It can also be adjusted to your mattress height but some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also one of our lightest choices and can fold into a suitcase-sized bag. This makes it ideal for traveling with your baby.
Another option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into a bassinet, travel cot and playpen. It even was awarded our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold award in the best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It comes with shelves for storage and is easy to lift into and out of a car. Some mothers, however, were concerned that it was too long and wide to be able to fit in tight spaces, especially when it was used as a bed on the bed.
Design
The best bedside cribs are stylish, sleek and modern. Some cribs come with innovative designs, like a peek-a-boo flap on the sides that allow you to observe your baby without disturbing him. Other features like adjustable height are useful if your partner is having difficulty getting up. These sleepers can be used as a cot or bassinet, and some have tilt positions for babies with reflux. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional, there are plenty of options as well.
bedside baby sleeper of our favourites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini that won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Award Best Cot Crib, Moses or Basket category, and the Next2me Magic was shortlisted in that same category. Both have adjustable height, and can be transformed into a travel cot for use when away from home. They're also extremely light and easy to move from room to room.
Some mothers prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper, which includes a changing mat, storage area and a collapsible baby bassinet that can be transformed into portable mini cot. It also comes with an organizer bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for newborns and is more substantial than Moses baskets, which are often flimsy or thin.
Another option that is great is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as a Moses basket, cot or travel cot. It has a pop-up changer as well as a shelf to store books and toys, and a mesh, adjustable side that gives you the best view of your baby. It's not the lightest one, but it's simple to move and looks sleek in any bedroom.
Cost
Cost is a major aspect when searching for a crib bassinet or bedside sleeper. Some of the most popular models are expensive, but there are plenty of cheaper alternatives that won't break the bank. There are a variety of styles and colors to complement your nursery decor.
The best cribs for bedside use are adjustable and can be elevated to the level of your mattress. Some models come with an incline option which is ideal for babies suffering from reflux. Some models come with a bag for travel and can be folded up when not in use. This is great for new mothers who are often on the go or have guests coming over.
Bedside cots are generally a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but are smaller than cribs. They can be moved from room to in case you have to and some come with an end that can be lowered to allow you to lift your baby toward you for feeding or soothing. Some have a built in rocker to help soothe your baby to sleep.
The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced model that was nominated in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It's stylish and sleek however it is a little larger than other models. It's probably not ideal for small spaces. It is also quite heavy at more than 10kg, and requires some maneuvering to put it in place it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as simple to get into and out of like other bedside sleepers, because the sides don't flex much and you'll have to bend to scoop your baby up.