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The cribs are designed to be placed at your bedside, these cribs allow you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing nappy. These cribs are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot, away from your bed in order to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cosy option was a favourite among our mum testers. It has a gliding motion that helps calm babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that is designed to help you co sleeper bedside cot-sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It comes with a glide that glides smoothly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without you needing to leave the bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in position after your child is asleep. There are safety straps to secure it to your bed, and retractable wheels that let you move it when you want to.

The curved cocoon shape softly padded sides, and double-mesh windows enhance the comfort and security of your child's sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it ideal for travel and packing. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and deemed it "a top-quality purchase". She also appreciated the fact that the gliding action was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and suggested that it would fit into most bedrooms. However, she did point out that while it's great for newborns, once they're six months old, you'll need to get them an additional cot.

She also liked that the sliding side panel could be lifted by one hand, which meant she could quickly answer wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her children. Another plus point was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to almost any size bed, and it comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with a lot going for it with a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy mattress and a solid base that is easy to clean up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps that come with infants. It also includes a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.

The most appealing feature of this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby for peace of mind. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return to allow you to take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby to cuddle and feeds while you sleep. It comes with a night light and three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on track with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.

The deluxe version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to help you see in the dark without disturbing your baby or your partner, as well as a storage caddy to keep essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed next to beds that are 34 inches or more and the side wall can be locked for added safety. It's designed to be used until your child begins to show signs of rolling over or reaches 20 lbs and is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

With its sleek and modern design in a range of contemporary colors and wood effect details, this sleek bedside bassinet is a true sleeper. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to enter and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is firm enough to allow for napping during the day and for evening sleep. Additionally, it comes with a reflux incline function for easing congestion and reflux if needed. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space it transforms into an attractive standalone crib that has a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a bag that is convenient for travel to take it along on a trip to the weekend or when your baby stays at Grandma’s.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides maximum comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It has a breathable and extra-thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings, and a rocking feature for babies who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's latest premium fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's body.

It's compact frame makes it less bulky than most bedside cot wooden cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level with only two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar connecting the legs up and down. It also glides side to side, which helps you position it closer to your bed when it's time for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. As with other bedsides it comes with a large bedside crib storage basket underneath for all your baby essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for their children. The brand was launched with its first hypoallergenic moses basket without wicker in 2009. It has won more than 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise airflow and let you keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is also 50 percent more breathable than standard foam mattresses, and has been tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be converted into a crib (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. Its soft padded sides prevent babies' legs or arms from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabric are removable and hand washable.

This Bedside Travel Crib crib attaches securely to your divan or bed frame and its wheels that swivel make it easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list with the option of a drop-down side that can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this bassinet features soft padded sides, rather than cot bedside bars, which keep little legs and arms from becoming tangled or trapped. It's also a good choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section as it's simple to lift baby into and out of the bassinet for nursing and soothing.

It also has more features than the other cribs on this list, such as an easy incline for reflux and colic as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety latch at the top bar can be noisy when it is removed. This may cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress are both removable and hand washed, and the crib is easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's romantic poem. It gives an ethereal impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a romantic love story that is melodramatic and the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.