The Best Bedside Cots
A bedside crib is a bassinet style that can be attached to your bed and allows your infants to sleep close. 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 won our top bedside cot in our test, offering a swiveling sleeping surface and sidewalls that dip down easily. This makes it easier to reach over to relax and get to sleep.
Safety
A bedside crib is a fantastic solution for new parents that wish to keep their infant near them without compromising safety. This kind of cot attaches to the side of your bed and has one end that can be lifted up or lowered so you can reach your baby. You can also use a bedside crib to feed your baby at night or soothe them back to sleep. This is a great option especially for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of sizes and designs and some come with storage. If you're looking for a bedside cot be sure to check the safety features to be sure it's safe for your baby.
The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has elegant design and is easy to assemble. The oval shape is perfect for babies who roll around in their sleep, as it ensures that they don't get stuck in the corner like they might with the rectangular crib. This cot is also easy to slide through doors with standard frames, which is a big benefit for parents with limited space.
Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot has a lot of features that make parenting simpler and it looks stunning. Its adjustable sides allow it to grow with your child, and then transform into an infant's bed when the time comes. It's also lightweight, which means it's easy to move around.
A quality crib for your bed should have mesh sides that are high to stop your child from falling out. It should also be attached securely to your bed with no gaps or loose areas. Contact a professional if are unsure about installing a crib for your bed yourself.
The ideal scenario is to avoid sleeping with your infant until they're at minimum six months old. Official advice from The Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that newborns shouldn't sleep in your bed due to the danger of suffocation or overheating. However, if you have to sleep with your partner in a crib, a bedside crib is the most secure option.
Size
A bedside cot, also referred to as bassinet is a cot that attaches to the sides of your mattress. It has a side which can be lifted or lowered so that you can reach your baby quickly, without needing to leave the bed. Celebrity moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh are awestruck by these. They are great for those who have limited mobility after a C-section.
Our top choice, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, comes with a peekaboo flap that lets you peek at your baby from the bottom of the bed. It can also be adjusted to the height of your mattress - though some mothers said it was tricky to move it up and down. bedside rocking crib 's also among the most lightweight options on our list and it folds down to an ideal size for a suitcase which makes it perfect for travelling with your child.
Another option that is great is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into an a portable cot, bassinet and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold award in the Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It has a handy storage shelf below and is light enough to carry into and out of the car. Some mums, however, found it too big and wide to be able to fit in tight spaces, especially when it is used as a sleeper in bed.
Design
The best cribs for beds are sleek, stylish and modern. Some cribs come with innovative designs, like an open-air flap on the sides to allow you to check on your baby without disturbing him. Other features like adjustable height are beneficial for those who have trouble getting up. These sleepers can be used as a bassinet or cot and some even have incline positions for reflux babies. There are plenty of options for those who want something more traditional.
Some of our favorites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini that won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses or Basket category as well as the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both have adjustable height, and can be turned into a travel cot for use outside of the home. They're also extremely light and easy to move from room to room.
Some mums prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that comes with a changing mat, storage space and a collapsible baby bassinet that can be transformed into portable mini cot. It also comes with an organizer bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for babies and is more substantial than Moses baskets, which are often flimsy or thin.
Another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, cot, or travel cot. It comes with a pop-up changer and a shelf that is perfect for toys and books and a mesh adjustable side that offers a good view of your baby. It's not light but it's easy to move around and looks great in any bedroom.
Cost
If you're shopping for a bedside sleeper crib or bassinet, price will be a major factor. Many of the most sought-after models are quite expensive but there are many cheaper alternatives that won't cost a fortune. Some come in different colors and styles to match the decor of your nursery.
The best bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be raised to match the bed's height. Some models also have an incline position that is great for babies suffering from reflux. Some models come with a travel bag and fold up when not in use. This is perfect 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. They can also be moved from room to room in case you have to and some come with a side that drops down to allow you to lift your child toward you for feeding or calming. Some also have built-in rockers so you can soothe your little one to sleep.
The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced model that was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It's stylish and sleek however it's a bit wider than other options. It's not ideal for small spaces. It's also a bit heavy, weighing over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to place it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to get into and out of as other bedside sleepers, because the sides don't flex much and you need to bend to pick up your baby.