The Best Bedside Cot<br /><br />Created to sit at your bedside they help you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.<br /><br />Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to bring babies back to sleep.<br /><br />1. Joie Roomie Glide<br /><br />The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that is designed to help you co-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby into sleep without needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide into position when your child is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it around as you'd like.<br /><br />The softly padded sides, double-mesh windows and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal for travel and packing. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine-washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.<br /><br />Roanna loved the cotbed and said it was "a excellent purchase". She also loved the feeling that the gliding motion was soft, which helped her fall to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and could be a good match with most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that while it's great for babies, once they're six months old you will require a bigger cot.<br /><br />She also appreciated that the side panel that slides could be moved down by one hand, which meant she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her infants. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to almost any size of bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.<br /><br />2. BassiNest<br /><br />The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with plenty of features with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and the other mishaps associated with infants. It also comes with a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.<br /><br />The best thing about this bedside cot is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, can be raised and then returned automatically so you can tend to your baby while in the bed without having to get out of your way which is crucial for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.<br /><br />Its swivel feature lets you to relax while your baby naps with you. It also allows you to take them in for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It has a night light and three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to ensure you are on track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.<br /><br />The premium version includes wood accents to give it a more sophisticated appearance and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also features the option of a floor lamp to help you see at the night without disturbing your baby or partner as well as an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that sits on beds that are 34 inches or more, while its side wall can be locked to ensure security. It's designed to be used until your baby begins to show signs of rolling over or reaching 20 pounds. It is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.<br /><br />3. Maxi-Cosi lora<br /><br />This stylish bedside bassinet comes with an elegant design, with a range of modern colors and wood details. It's a true winner for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for even naps during the day as well as the night time sleep. It also has a reflux-incline function to ease congestion and reflux, if necessary. When you're ready to move your baby into their own room it transforms into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel so you can bring it along on a weekend trip or even when your baby is at Grandma’s.<br /><br />This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&amp;Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers optimum comfort to baby during the first few months of. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's thicker that can be adjusted to five different heights and a rocking feature for fussy naps. Plus, it's made with EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-proof fabric that is soft and comfortable on baby's skin.<br /><br />Its small frame makes it less bulky than other cots for bedside use. It's also simple to raise the bed to a comfortable level using just two levers. (Some mothers have reported that they find it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs up and down. It can also be moved from side to side to position it closer to the bed to feed your baby at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also comes with a large storage basket to store all of baby's necessities.<br /><br />4. <a href="https://www.cots4tots.co.uk/categories/bedside-cot-beds">bedside crib and cot cots4tots.co.uk</a> is a company that designs products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for their children. The brand was launched with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.<br /><br />The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards and is 50 percent more air-tight. The crib can also be transformed into a crib (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleeping solution for newborns to toddlers. The softly cushioned side panels prevent baby's arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.<br /><br />This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed frame Its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only item on this list with an opening side that can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.<br /><br /><br /><br />Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, rather than cot bars, which prevent little arms and legs from getting stuck or tangled. It's a great option for women who are breastfeeding or have had a csection, since it's easy to get the baby into and out.<br /><br />It also comes with more features than cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for reflux and colic and a hammock for storage underneath and seven height adjustments. But our parent testers did say the safety catch on the top bar could click loudly when reattached, which could wake your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both removable and hand washed and the crib is simple to put together.<br /><br />5. Clair de Lune<br /><br />The third movement of Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s romantic poetry and offers the impression of a smoky Italian small town. It also fits into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he seduces Bella and stares at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic, but the music is excellent.<br /><br />Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.<br /><br />