The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet-style cot that attaches to your own bed, making it safe for babies to sleep right next to you. This is a great solution to allow your baby to be close enough for a relaxed feedings in the beginning stages of their development.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner in our best bedside cots test. It features 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 parents who want to keep their baby close to them without sacrificing security. This kind of crib is attached to one side of your mattress and is movable so that you can reach out to your baby. It can be used as a night time feeding station or to soothe your baby back to sleep. It's also a great choice for mothers who've had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of designs and sizes, and some even have storage. When choosing a bedside cot make sure you check the safety features.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to build and compact. Its oval shape is perfect for babies who roll around in their sleep. They won't be confined in a corner like they would with a rectangular cot. The cot can also be easily fitted through doors that have standard frames. This is an excellent option for parents who are tight on space.

Another good choice is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is a great all-rounder, with plenty of features that simplify parenting and have beautiful design. Its adjustable sides mean that it can adapt to your child and transform into a toddler bed when they're ready. It's also lightweight, which means it is easy to move around.

A high-quality bedside crib should have mesh sides that are high to prevent your baby from falling out. It should also be attached securely to your bed with no gaps or sloppy areas. Consult a professional if are unsure about fitting a bedside crib yourself.

Co-sleeping is not advised until your baby is at least six months of age. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you should not let your infant sleep in your bed. This is due to the possibility of overheating and suffocation. If you are forced to share a bed with your child, a crib at the bedside cot co sleeper is the best bedside cot for newborn alternative.

Size

A bedside cots uk cot, sometimes referred to as a bassinet, is a cot that attaches to the side of your mattress. It has a side that can be raised or lowered so that you can reach your baby without needing to leave the bed. These are the preferred choice of celeb mums such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh. They're ideal for mothers who have a limited mobility following a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our top pick. It comes with the ability to peek at you to view your baby at the bottom of the mattress. It can also be adjusted to the mattress's height, although some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also among our lightest choices and can be folded into a suitcase size. This makes it perfect for traveling with your baby.

Another option that is great is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which transforms into an a portable cot, bassinet and playpen. It also was awarded our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold award in the best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It has a handy storage shelf beneath and is super-light to lift in and out of the car. Some mums, however, found it too big and wide to fit in small spaces, particularly when it is used as a sleeper in bed.

Design

The best cribs for bed will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some cribs have innovative designs, like a peek-aboo flap on the sides to let you check on your baby without disturbing him. Other features, like adjustable height, are helpful if your partner has trouble getting up or down from their bed. These sleepers can also be used as a cot or bassinet with tilt positions for babies with reflux. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional, there are plenty of options to choose from as well.

The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini was awarded bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both have adjustable height, and can be transformed into a travel cot to use outside of the home. They are also lightweight and easy for you to move around.

Other mums like the Lua Bedside Sleeper that has a changing mat as well as a storage area as it also has the bassinet, which can be collapsed into a mini portable crib and storage bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for infants and is larger than Moses baskets which are often flimsy or thin.

Another option that is great is an alternative is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, cot or travel cot. It comes with an adjustable changing table that pops up and a shelf for toys and books, and an adjustable mesh side that allows you to observe your baby. It's not light however it's easy to move around and looks fantastic in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're in the market for a bedside sleeper crib or bassinet, the cost is a consideration. Certain of the most popular models can be expensive. However there are plenty of less expensive alternatives. Some come in different styles and colors to match your nursery decor.

The best bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be raised to match the height of your bed. Some have an incline setting that is ideal for babies who suffer from reflux. They can also fold away 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 are smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room to when needed, and some have a side that drops down to allow you to lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or to soothe. Some models come with 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&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. The design is sleek and elegant, but it's slightly larger than some of the other options, so it may not be the best fit for tight spaces. It's also quite heavy at over 10kg, and needs some maneuvering to get it in the proper position. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as simple to move in and out of as other beds for sleepers, as the sides aren't flexible enough and you have to bend to pick up your baby.