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The Best bedside crib and travel cot Cot

Created to sit at your bedside, these cribs make it easier for you to reach your baby at 3 am for feedings at night or changing nappy. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts recommend that newborns sleep in a crib far from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation and overheating. This cosy option was a favourite among our mom testers. It glides in a motion that can help calm babies to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cots for newborns cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It has the glide which glides effortlessly and gently to help soothe your baby to sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide in position when your child is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you please.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh windows and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for travelling with and packing away. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. Additional cotton sheets are available in packs of two.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She thought the design was stylish and would fit with the majority of bedroom decors. She did mention that it is great for newborns but when they reach the age of six months, you'll require a bigger cot.

She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lifted with one hand, meaning she could easily answer those alarms from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. Another advantage was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is an excellent product. It comes with a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials for the first stage of infanthood. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base which can be easily cleaned up after spit-ups, blowouts and other mishaps that come with infants. It also comes with a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.

The bedside crib with changing table cot can rotate 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return so you can care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is particularly important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to relax while your baby naps in your arms and allows you to take them in for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It comes with the nightlight, three calming sounds, and two levels of vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle feeding schedule.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner and a storage caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy, adjustable base that fits on beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase security. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are moving over or has reached 20lbs. It has been independently tested and approved by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

This sleek bedside baby bed bassinet has an elegant design, with a variety of modern colors, and wood-effect details. It's a win for sleep. The breathable mesh allows for air to flow in and gives you an excellent view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for napping during the day and for evening sleep. It also has an incline function to help with reflux, easing congestion and reflux if needed. When you're ready to give your baby a room of their own the crib transforms into a stylish standalone that includes the most comfortable mattress. It also folds flat and fits in the perfect travel bag so you can carry it with you for a weekend getaway or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies during the first few months of. It has a breathable and extra-thick mattress that can be adjusted to five different heights, and a rocking function for fussy nappers. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-friendly fabric, which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots for bedside and it's simple to raise it to the right bed height with just two levers (although some mums have found the bar that joins the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It can also be moved from side to side to place it closer to the bed for feedings at night or to soothe your baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it comes with a large storage basket beneath for everything your baby needs.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents as well as safer for infants. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic with no wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50 percent more air-tight. The crib also converts into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. Its soft padded side panels prevent baby's legs or arms from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.

This bedside cot mattress crib can be attached securely to your divan or bed frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. It's the only item on this list that has a drop-down side, which can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.

This model is different from the other bassinets which are included in this guide. It has soft padding on the sides instead of cot bars. This prevents little legs and arms from getting tangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a csection, since it is easy to lift the baby in and out.

It also has extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this list that include an incline that is gentle to aid with colic and reflux. It also has a storage hammock under the crib, and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety latch at the top bar may be a bit loud when it's removed. This may cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French: moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine's poetic wistfulness and conveys a dreamy feeling of a sunny Italian small town. It's also used in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he looks at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic melodrama certainly however the music's great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.