What Is Best Bedside Cot Uk Heck What Is Best Bedside Cot Uk

How to Choose the Best Bedside Cot uk

Official safety sleeping guidelines from both NHS and Lullaby Trust recommends that newborns sleep in their own crib or Moses basket. A crib that is placed near the bed can be practical and space-saving for parents who live in a room together.

Mumsnetters adore this co-sleeper since it's big enough with plenty of room for babies to grow and wriggle and more spacious than a Moses basket. It's also easy to assemble and comes with a carry-on bag.

What is a bedside crib?

Bedside cots (also known as bassinets, side sleepers or co-sleepers) are a safe and convenient way for your baby to be close to you in the early months. These cribs can be attached to your bed, allowing you to lift your child towards you to feed them at night or for comforting. They're also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or mums recovering from a caesarean.

These cots are often smaller than standard cots but they provide plenty of room for your baby to relax. You can pick from various styles and features depending on your preferences. Many bedside cribs come with an adjustable or drop-down side, which makes it easier to reach the baby during the night to feed them. They also come in different heights depending on the size of your bed.

Some bedside crib or cot cribs have a riser which allows you to add an angle to the sleeping area. This can be helpful with reflux. They also have an open side for easy cleaning. Some have manual rocking features which can be a soothing distraction for your infant. You'll also require a breathable mattress to go with your crib. It must be at least 30cm deep to ensure your newborn has sufficient head room.

A bedside cot is an investment, but you can be sure your baby bedside co sleeper will have a secure and comfortable sleep. With the likes of Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid all being fans of the SNOO bedside crib, it's worth considering this stylish alternative to moses basket.

Safety

Official safe sleeping guidance from the Lullaby Trust and NHS advises that newborns be placed in the same bed as you during the first six months but not in your bed, to decrease the risk of suffocation and to lower the chance of sudden infant death syndrome. A bedside crib lets you keep your baby close so that you can comfort them and even feed them at night without leaving your bed. It's also ideal for those who have a limited mobility following an operation or recovering from C-section.

Our top choice for a bedside crib, the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 travel cot bedside crib is compact and folds flat in seconds to fit into its own travel bag making it ideal for travel and nights away from home. It's one of the tiniest bedside cots available and comes with a a comfy deep foam mattress with mesh air-flow panels and an tilt setting, and it won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket.

Another fantastic bedside cot is the Chicco Next2me Magic 4-in-1 bedside crib crib that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It features a built-in change mat and storage solutions, is lightweight at 10kg, and comes with an adjustable side that slides down for easy access.

Style

A bedside crib is a blessing for many moms, particularly those recovering from C-sections. You can easily reach your baby without getting out of bed. This lets you comfort and feed your infant during the night. They are an excellent choice for breastfeeding mothers since close proximity can boost their milk supply.

In addition to being extremely convenient, these bassinets are elegant which is the reason they're so popular. They're typically larger than Moses baskets and come in lots of different styles, with some even having extra features like a gentle tilting of the reflux. Designed to fit by your bed, they can usually be moved around your home when the baby grows older. Additionally, some are portable enough to take with you on the go which makes them ideal for new parents traveling.

It is essential to select a cot for your bed that has easy-to-use drop-sides. These allow you to lower your baby's bassinet without needing to lift them into your arms, which is difficult for mums with mobility issues. Chicco Next2Me Magic is one such model that has been highly praised and was shortlisted by Mumsnetters in the category of the Best Cot or Crib Moses Basket for our 2021 Mother and Baby Awards.

Some models also come with a transparent side, which allows you to be able to always view your baby. This is especially helpful when you're groggy at 3am and need to feed your child. A quick glance can make a huge difference. One of these options is the Sleepiest BassiNest, which is easy to lower, as outlined by our MFM home tester Emily.

Budget

If you're not quite ready to make the leap to a larger cot the bedside crib could be an ideal solution. This bassinet-style crib attaches to your bed, ensuring that you can easily reach your baby for feedings at night or cuddle them without causing any disturbance to yourself. It's also a great choice for those suffering from restricted movement following a C-section and is a favorite option for celeb moms like Stacey Solomon and Binky Felstead.

Our Parents Testers loved the new model of this well-loved crib from Chicco which was awarded the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It's large and breathable, and comes with six height settings to accommodate growing babies as well as a gentle setting for the incline. It can also be used as a crib for travel and comes with a handy storage case.

It can be a challenge to move a bedside travel crib cot around your home, but our Parent Testers reported that the Shnuggle Air beside cot was very easy to move. It's among the lightest alternatives and is small enough to fit into its own travel cot bedside crib bag, so you can take it along with you on your trip.

The SnuzPod bedside cot is a highly rated item that's easy to assemble and fold and comes with a variety of features to ensure an unwinding night's sleep. It has a bassinet that lifts off to fit more beds than any other cot and its breathable fabric helps your baby maintain their temperature. It also has a soft rocking function, as well as an incline setting to help with reflux, and is light enough to use as a travel cot when you're out and about. It's a bit more expensive than other cribs for bed, but Parent Testers are of the opinion that it is worth the extra expense.