The Best Bedside Cots
A bedside crib is a bassinet style that can be attached to your bed and allows your infants to sleep close. This is a great solution for parents who want their child to be near for peaceful feedings during the early stages.
The HALO BassiNest Essentia won our top bedside cot test, offering a swiveling sleeping surface and sidewalls that drop down without difficulty. This makes it easy to reach out and feel comfortable.
Safety
A bedside crib is a fantastic solution for new parents that want to keep their child close but without compromising their safety. This kind of cot attaches to the side of your bed and has a single end that can be lifted or dropped down so you can reach your little one. You can use a bedside crib to night feed your baby or help them go back to sleep. This is a fantastic option particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in various sizes and designs, and some include storage. If you're in the market for a bedside cot ensure you look over the safety features to make sure it's safe for your baby.
The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to build and compact. Its oval-shaped design is perfect for babies who like to roll in their sleep. They won't be confined in a corner as they would with the rectangular cot. The cot can also be easily inserted into doors that have standard frames. This is an excellent feature for parents who are short in space.
Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is an excellent all-rounder, with plenty of features to simplify parenting and have a gorgeous look. Its adjustable sides let it grow with your child, and then transform into a toddler's bed when the time arrives. It's also light, so it's easy to move around.
A high mesh crib side is a nice feature to put on a bedside crib. This will stop your child from falling. It should be securely fitted to your bed, with no gaps or parts that are loose. Contact a professional if aren't confident in fitting a bedside crib yourself.
It is recommended to avoid sleeping with your infant until they're at least six months old. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS recommend that you should not allow your baby to sleep in your bed. This is because of the risk of overheating and suffocation. If bedside co sleeper have to sleep with your child, a crib by the bedside is the ideal alternative.
Size
A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot which is attached to the bed's side. It comes with a side that can be lifted up or lowered down to allow you to reach your baby quickly, without having to leave the bed. These are a favourite of famous moms like Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh and are ideal for mothers who have a limited mobility following the C-section.
The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our number one choice. It comes with a peekaboo feature that allows you to see your child on the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the height of your mattress, although some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also among the most lightweight options on our list and it folds down to the size of a suitcase which makes it ideal for travelling with your child.
Another great option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which transforms into a bassinet, travel cot and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It comes with a useful storage shelf beneath and is super-light to lift in and out of the car. However, some mums found it a bit large and wide for small spaces, especially when used as a bedside mattress.
Design
The best cribs for beds are sleek, stylish, and modern. Some cribs feature innovative designs, like a peek-aboo flap on the sides that let you check on your baby without disturbing him. Other features, like adjustable height, can be helpful if your partner has trouble getting up or down from their bed. These sleepers can be used as a bassinet or cot, and some have an incline position for babies who are reflux. If you're seeking something 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. It was the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both can be adjusted in height and can be used as a travel cot if you're away from home. They are also light and easy to move around.
Other mums like the Lua Bedside Sleeper that has a changing mat as well as a storage area as in addition to a collapsible bassinet that turns into a mini-portable cot as well as a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a newborn and is bigger than Moses baskets, which can seem flimsy and thin.
Another option is an alternative is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as a Moses basket, cot or travel cot. It features an adjustable changing table that pops up, a shelf for toys and books, as well as an adjustable mesh side that allows you to observe your baby. It's not the tiniest one, but it's simple to move and looks elegant in any bedroom.
Cost
Cost will be an important factor when you are searching for a crib bassinet or bedside sleeper. Some of the more popular models can be costly. However, there are many cheaper alternatives. Many come in a variety of colors and styles to match your nursery decor.
The best bedside cribs can be adjusted and raised up to the height of your mattress. Some also have an incline position that is ideal for babies who have reflux. They can also be folded when not in use and some models have bags for travel that is ideal for new mums who are often out and about or have guests staying over.
Bedside cots are usually smaller than Moses baskets, but they are smaller than cribs. Some can be moved from one room to another, and some have a side which can be lowered to allow you to pull your baby towards you to feed them or comfort them. Some models come with a built-in rocker that can help soothe your baby to sleep.
The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced option that was shortlisted 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 options. It's probably not ideal for small spaces. It's also fairly heavy, at over 10kg, and needs some maneuvering to get it in the right position. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to move in and out of like other beds for sleepers, as the sides don't move much and you have to bend over to scoop your baby up.