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The Best bedside cot newborn Cot

Designed to sit by your twin bedside cot they make it easier for you to reach baby at 3 am for feedings or nappy changes. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other experts in safe sleep suggest that babies are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This will prevent the possibility of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy option that has an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside co sleeper cot cot by English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into a dream without needing to leave the side of the bed. It also comes with an easy-to-use glide lock that locks it in place when your baby is fast asleep. Safety straps hold it securely in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it however you'd like.

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

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and said it was "a high quality buy". She loved that the smooth motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also thought that the design was elegant and could be a good match with most bedrooms. However, she pointed out that while it's great for infants, once they reach six months old you will require an extra large cot.

She also appreciated the feature that the side panel sliding can be removed with one hand so that it's easy to respond to those inevitable wake-up calls to feed or comfort little ones from the comfort of her bed. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly any bed size. There are clips and straps that can be used to help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is an excellent product. It comes with a pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion, and other essentials during the infant stage. It has a durable base and mattress that is easy to clean after spit ups, blowouts and other mishaps that happen to infants. Plus, it comes with a machine-washable sheet to keep it fresh.

This bedside cot rotates 360 degrees, allowing you to be closer to your child for safe sleeping. The side walls are patented and lower and then automatically return so you can take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for new moms recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to sleep while your baby naps beside you and it also makes it easier to scoop them up to cuddle or feed them in the bed. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will keep you on the right path in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The upgraded version has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and a high-quality yarn-dyed fabric. It also has a floor lamp to help you see at night without disturbing your partner or baby, and an organizer caddy to store your essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy, adjustable base that fits alongside beds that are up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to improve safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby shows signs that they are rolling over or reaches 20lbs. 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

With its clean and stylish design, available in a variety of modern colors and wood-effect details, this stylish bassinet for bed is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and provides a clear view of your baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough to be used for nighttime sleep as well as daytime naps. It also features a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready move your baby into their own space it can be converted into a stylish standalone crib with a comfy mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag so that you can take it for a trip on weekends or when your baby is at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper has been shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers maximum comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It has a comfortable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted up to five height settings and a rocking feature for babies who are fussy. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and comfortable on the baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than most bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the proper level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs upwards and downwards. It also glides side to side, which can help you place it closer to your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all baby's necessities.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle specialises in designing products that make parenting easier for parents and safer for babies. The company began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has been awarded more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides maximise the airflow and allow you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50 percent more air-tight than standard foam mattresses and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib also converts into a bed (kit sold separately) which makes it an ideal sleeping option for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from getting caught up on the cot bars. Fabrics are movable and can be washed by hand.

The bedside baby sleeper crib is simple to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a divan or bedframe. It's the only item on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to give you access for nighttime feeding or a relaxing.

In contrast to the bassinets featured in this guide, this one has soft padded sides rather than cot bars, which keep little arms and legs from getting caught or entangled. It's also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or women who have had a c-section since it's simple to lift baby in and out for nursing and soothing.

It also comes with a few more features than the majority of cribs on this list, such as a gentle slope to aid with reflux and colic. It also has an extra storage hammock underneath the crib, and seven height adjustments. Parents who have used it have stated that the safety catch on the top bar could be loud when reattached. This may cause your baby to wake up. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem and gives a dreamy sense of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic melodrama for sure, but at least the music's great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.