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The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that is attached directly to your bed. This allows baby to rest peacefully close to you. This is a great solution if you'd like your baby to be near for peaceful feedings during the first few months of his life.

The HALO BassiNest Essentia was crowned our best bedside cot test, offering an adjustable sleeping surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls that drop down easily. This makes it easy to reach over and soothe them.

Safety

A bedside crib is a great solution for new parents who want to keep their child close but without compromising their safety. The cot is attached to the side of your bed and has a curved end which can be lifted or dropped down so you can reach your little one. You can use the crib as a night time feeding station or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It's also a great choice for mums who have had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in various sizes and styles and some come with 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 has elegant design and is simple to put together. Its oval-shaped design is perfect for babies who roll around in their sleep. They won't be confined in a corner as they would with the rectangular cot. The cot is easily fitted into doors with standard frames. This is an excellent option for parents who are short on space.

Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. It comes with a number of features that make parenting simpler and it looks stunning. Its adjustable sides let it grow with your child and then transform into an infant's bed when the time comes. It's also lightweight, which means it is easy to move around.

A crib with a high mesh side is a good feature to put on a bedside crib. This will keep your child from falling. It should also be fitted securely to your bed, with no gaps or areas that are loose. Contact a professional if are not confident in installing a crib for your bed yourself.

The ideal scenario is to avoid co-sleeping with your child until they're at least six months old. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you don't let your newborn sleep in your bed. This is due to the possibility of suffocation and overheating. If you have to sleep with your child, a crib placed at the bedside is the ideal option.

Size

A bedside cot, sometimes referred to as bassinet is a cot that attaches to the side of your mattress. It comes with a side which can be lifted or lowered to let you reach your baby easily, without the need to get out of bed. Celeb mums like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh adore these. They are great for those who are unable to move following a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our top choice. It has a peekaboo feature that allows you to view your baby at the bottom of the mattress. It can also be adjusted to your mattress height however some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also one of our lightest options and can be folded into a suitcase size.  best bedside cot for newborn cots4tots  makes it perfect for traveling with your baby.

The Slumber 3-in-1 is a good alternative. It can be used as a travel cot or bassinet, and it also doubles as a playpen. The product was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards within the category of Best Cot or Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a storage shelf and is easy to lift into and out of a car. Some mums, however, found it too big and wide to be able to fit in tight spaces, particularly when it is used as a sleeper in bed.

Design

The best bedside cribs are stylish, sleek and contemporary. Some have innovative designs such as a peek-a-boo flap on the side, to help you monitor your baby without disturbing them. Other features, like adjustable height, can be helpful for those who have difficulty getting up or down from bed. These sleepers can 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 as well.

Some of our favorites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini which was awarded bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Award Best Cot Crib, Moses or Basket category, and the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot when away from home. They are also lightweight and easy to move around.

Other mothers like the Lua Bedside Sleeper that comes with an adjustable changing mat and storage area as it also has a collapsible bassinet that turns into a mini portable cot and a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for infants and is larger than Moses baskets, which can feel thin or flimsy.

Another option that is great is an alternative 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 toys and books, and a mesh, adjustable side that gives you a good view of your baby. It's not very light however it's easy to move around and looks fantastic in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost will be an important aspect when you're looking for a crib, bassinet or bedside sleeper. Certain of the most popular models can be expensive. However there are a lot of cheaper alternatives. They are available with a variety of styles and colors to match your nursery's decor.

The most comfortable bedside cots have adjustable sides that can be raised to meet the height of your bed. Some have an inclined position that is perfect for babies suffering from reflux. Some models come with a travel bag and can be folded up when not in use. This is ideal for mothers who are constantly traveling or having guests coming over.

Bedside cots tend to be slightly bigger than Moses baskets but smaller than cribs. Some are able to be moved from one place to another, and some have a side that can be lowered to allow you to pull your child to feed them or comfort them. Some also have a built-in rocker so you can 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 or Moses Basket category. It's stylish and sleek, but slightly wider than other options. It's not suitable for small spaces. It's also fairly heavy, at more than 10kg, and needs lots of maneuvering to get it in the right position. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this mattress don't bend enough, meaning you'll have to bend down to grab your baby.