The Best bedside travel cot Cot
Designed to sit by your bedside, these cribs make it easier for you to get your baby in at 3 am for feedings or changing their nappies. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers were thrilled with this cozy option that has a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that is designed to allow you to sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features an easy glide that glides effortlessly and gently to help ease your baby to sleep without you having to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that secures the glide in position when your child is asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you please.
The curvaceous cocoon shape, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows increase the comfort and security of your sleeper. It is also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal to travel with and pack. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also purchase additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as “a top-quality purchase”. She loved that the smooth motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also thought that the design was very stylish and could be a good match with most bedroom decors. She did mention that it is great for babies, but when they reach six months, you’ll require a bigger cot.
She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be lowered by one hand, which meant she could easily respond to wake-up calls from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit almost any bed size. There are also clips and straps that can be used to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper has a lot going for it, including a side pouch which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you’ll require during the newborn stage. It has a sturdy mattress and base that can be cleaned easily after blowouts, spit-ups, and other mishaps with infants. It also comes with an easy-to-clean sheet to keep it clean.
The best thing about this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby for peace of mind. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return so you can care for your baby without getting up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature lets you to relax while your baby naps in your arms and allows you to scoop them up for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It has a night light, three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a timer for nursing to help you stay on track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.
The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents for an elegant appearance and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor lamp to help you sleep at night without disturbing your baby or partner and a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can be placed close to beds that are that are up to 34 inches high and its side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs that they are rolling over or reaches a weight of 20 lbs. 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 cots bassinet has a premium design with a variety of modern colors and wood details. It is a real win for sleep. The breathable mesh allows plenty of air to circulate and offers a stunning view of your child. The mattress is firm enough for even naps during the day as well as the night time sleep. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to ease congestion and reflux when needed. If you’re ready move your baby into their own room, it converts to an attractive standalone crib that has a comfy mattress. It also can be folded flat and fit into the perfect travel cot bedside crib bag so you can take it on a trip to the beach or if baby stays at Grandma’s.
The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies in the early stages. It features a breathable and thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings and a rocking feature for nappers who are fussy. Plus, it’s made with EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfortable on your baby’s skin.
Its slim frame makes it smaller than other bedside cot options, and it’s easy to raise to the correct bed height with just two levers (although some mothers have found the bar that joins the legs difficult to move up and down). It also glides side to side, which lets you position it closer to your bed when it’s time to feed your baby evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. Like other bedsides, it has a huge storage basket underneath for all the baby necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an organization that creates products that make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for babies. The company was founded with its first hypoallergenic moses basket with no wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from the industry and consumer.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress is 50 percent more air-tight than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a cot using an additional kit, resulting in an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby’s arms and legs from getting caught on bars for cots. Fabrics are washable and can be hand washed.
This bedside crib is easy to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bedframe or divan. This is the only product in this list with an open, slide-down side. It can be opened to allow for comforting at night or food preparation.
In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this one features soft padded sides, instead of cot bars which protect infant legs and arms from becoming caught or entangled. It’s a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a csection, since it’s easy to lift the baby inside and out.
It also comes with a few more features than the majority of cribs listed on this list that include a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. It also has an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar can click loudly when reattached, which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is also easy to assemble.
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 wistful poem, and conveys a dreamy sense of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight, 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, but the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C’mon C’mon, in which it is played not by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.