The Best Bedside Cots
A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that attaches directly to your bed. This allows baby to rest comfortably close to you. This is a great solution for parents who want their child to be close for fuss-free feedings during the first few months of his life.
The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner in our best bedside cots test. It has a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls that can be easily lowered. This makes it easy to reach out for comfort and lull them back to sleep.
Safety
A bedside cot is the ideal solution for new parents who want to keep their child close to them without sacrificing safety. The crib is attached to one side of your mattress and has a moveable end that you can reach out to your baby. You can use a bedside crib to night feed your baby or help them go back to sleep. It's also a great option for mums who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of designs and sizes, and some even have storage. If you're looking for a bedside cot, be sure to check the safety features to be sure it is safe for your baby.
The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is an elegant cot that is easy to build and compact. Its oval design is perfect for babies who tend to lay around during sleep, since it ensures that they don't get stuck in the corner as they might with the rectangular cot. It is also able to fit through standard door frames, which is a big advantage for parents who are stretched out by their space.
Another option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot has a lot of features that make parenting simpler, and it looks great. Its adjustable sides allow it to grow with your child and then transform into a toddler's bed when the time comes. It is also lightweight so it's easy to move around.
A quality crib for your bed should have a high mesh side to prevent your child from falling out. It should be fitted securely to your bed, with no gaps or loose areas. If you're unsure about installing a bedside cot on your own or hiring a professional, let a professional do it for you.
Sleeping in a co-sleeper is not recommended until your baby is at least six months old age. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS recommend that you do not allow your baby to sleep in your bed. This is due to the possibility of suffocation and overheating. However, if you need to co-sleep the bedside crib is the most secure option.
Size
A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot which is attached to the side of your bed. It comes with a side which can be lifted or dropped down so that you can reach your baby easily without needing to get out of bed. These are the preferred choice of celeb mums such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh and are ideal for parents who have a limited mobility following a C-section.
Our top choice, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, has an opening that lets you see your baby from the bottom of the bed. It can also be adjusted to the height of your mattress however some moms have claimed it was difficult to move it up and down. It's also among the lightest options we've seen and folds down to an ideal size for a suitcase, making it ideal to travel with your little one.
Another option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into an a portable cot, bassinet and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It has shelves for storage and is easy to lift into and out of a car. Some mothers have thought it was a bit too big and bulky for small spaces, particularly when it is used as a bedside sleeping device.
Design
The best cribs for bed are modern, sleek and stylish. bedside crib that turns into cot 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 heights, are useful if your partner has trouble getting up and down from bed. These sleepers can be used as a bassinet or cot and some even have tilt positions for babies with reflux. If you're looking for something more traditional there are a lot of options to choose from as well.
Some of our top picks are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category and the Next2me Magic was shortlisted in that same category. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot while away from home. bedside cot wooden and easy to move from room to room.
Other mums like the Lua Bedside Sleeper, which has a changing mat and storage space as well as a collapsible bassinet that turns into a mini portable cot and a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for a newborn and is bigger than Moses baskets, which may appear flimsy or fragile.
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 an adjustable changing table that pops up and a shelf for toys and books, as well as an adjustable mesh side that lets you see your baby. It's not lightweight, but it is easy to move around and looks great in any bedroom.
Cost
Cost will be an important aspect when searching for a crib bassinet, or bedside sleeper. Some of the more popular models can be expensive. However there are a lot of cheaper alternatives. Some come in different styles and colors to complement the decor of your nursery.
The most comfortable bedside cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to match the bed's height. Some models come with an incline option that is ideal for babies who suffer from reflux. They can also be folded when not in use, and some models even have bags for travel that is ideal for new mums who frequently go out or have guests staying with them.
Bedside cots are generally slightly bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from room to room if you need to and some even have an end that can be lowered so that you can pull your baby toward you for feeding or calming. Some come with a built-in rocker that can 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. The design is sleek and stylish however, it's a bit larger than other options, which means it might not be the ideal choice for small spaces. It's also quite heavy, at over 10kg, and will require a lot of 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 some other sleepers for bed, due to the sides don't move much and you have to bend over to pick up your baby.