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The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet-style crib that can be attached directly to your bed. This allows baby to sleep safely close to you. This is an ideal option when you want your baby to be close by to feed them without fuss during the first few months of.

The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our best bedside cots test. It features an adjustable sleep surface and sidewalls that can be lowered easily. This makes it easy to reach over and comfort them.

Safety

A bedside crib is a great solution for new parents who want to keep their child close to them, but not compromise safety. This type of crib is attached to the side of your mattress. It has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. You can use a bedside crib to feed your baby at night or soothe them to sleep. This is a fantastic option particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in many different designs and sizes, and some come with storage. When you are looking for an upholstered cot for your bedside be sure to verify the safety features.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has a stylish design and is simple to put together. Its oval shape is perfect for babies who roll around in their sleep. They won't be stuck in a corner like they would with an oblong cot. The cot can also be easily fitted through doors that have standard frames. This is a great option for parents who are limited on space.

Another option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is an excellent all-rounder, with plenty of features that make parenting easier and beautiful design. Its adjustable sides allow it to expand with your child and then convert into an infant's bed when the time arrives. It's also lightweight, so it's easy to move around the house.

A high mesh crib side is a nice feature to have on a bedside crib. This will prevent your child from falling. It should also be fitted securely to your bed, with no gaps or areas that are loose. If you're not sure about fitting a bedside cot by yourself or hiring a professional, let a professional complete the task for you.

The ideal scenario is to avoid sleeping with your baby until they're at minimum six months old. 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. If you have to sleep with your child, a crib at the bedside is the ideal option.

Size

A bedside cot co sleeper cot, also known as bassinet, is a cot that attaches to the side of your mattress. It has one side that can be lifted or dropped down to allow you to reach your baby quickly, without the need 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 mothers who have a limited mobility following a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi is our top choice. It has a peekaboo feature that allows you to see your child on the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the mattress's height, although some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also one of our lightest choices and can fold into a suitcase-sized bag. This makes it ideal to travel with your baby.

Another option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into a bassinet, travel cot and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Award gold award in the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It comes with shelves for storage and is easy to move into and out of a car. However, some mums found it a bit large and wide for small areas, particularly when used as a bedside mattress.

Design

The best bedside cribs will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some come with innovative designs including a peek-aboo flap on the side to help you observe your baby without disrupting them. Other features, like adjustable height are useful for those who have difficulty getting out of bed. Some sleepers are also suitable as a bassinet, cot or for babies with reflux. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional there are a lot of options to choose from as well.

The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini was awarded bronze at the 2021 Mother&baby bedside co sleeper Awards, in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot while away from home. They are also light and easy for you to move around.

Some mums prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that comes with a changing mat, storage area and a collapsible bassinet for babies that can be transformed into a portable mini cot. It also comes with an organizer bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a baby and is more substantial than Moses baskets, which can feel flimsy or thin.

The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket, cot or travel cot. It has a pop-up changing table as well as a shelf to store toys and books, and an adjustable mesh side that allows you to view your baby. It's not the lightest, but it's easy to move and looks elegant in any bedroom.

Cost

If you're looking for a bedside sleeper, bassinet or crib, cost is a consideration. Some of the most popular models are quite expensive but there are many cheaper alternatives that won't cost you a fortune. Many come in a variety of styles and colors to complement the decor of your nursery.

The best bedside baby bed cots have adjustable sides and can be adjusted to match the height of your bed. Some models have an incline setting which is ideal for babies with reflux. They can also be folded away when not in use and some models come with a travel bag included which is ideal for new mums who are often out and about or have guests staying in.

Bedside cots are usually a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from room-to-room in case you have to, and some have an end that can be lowered so that you can pull your baby out toward you for feeding or soothing. Some have an integrated rocker so that you can soothe your baby to sleep.

Clair de Lune, a mid-priced model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. It's stylish and sleek, but slightly larger than other models. This may not be ideal for small spaces. It's also quite heavy at over 10kg, and requires some maneuvering to position it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to move in and out of as some other sleepers for bed, due to the sides don't move much and you'll have to bend over to pick up your baby.