The Best Bedside Cots A bedside crib is a bassinet style that is attached to your bed and allows your baby to sleep close by. This is a great solution for parents who want their child to be close for fuss-free feedings during the early stages. The HALO BassiNest Essentia took home our best bedside cot test, featuring an adjustable sleeping surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls that slide down easily. bedside cots uk www.cots4tots.co.uk makes it easy to reach out and feel comfortable. Safety A bedside cot is an ideal solution for new parents who wish to keep their infant close to them without sacrificing safety. This kind of crib is attached to one side of your mattress. It is movable so that you can reach out to your baby. You can use a crib for your bed to feed your baby at night or to soothe them to sleep. This is a great option especially for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in a variety of styles and sizes, and some even have storage. If you're in the market for a bedside cot, make sure you check out the safety features to be sure it is safe for your child. The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to build and compact. The oval shape is perfect for babies who roll around in their sleep, because it ensures that they don't get stuck in the corner like they might with a rectangular cot. The cot is also easy to fit into door frames that are standard which is a major benefit for parents with limited space. Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is an ideal all-rounder with plenty of features to make parenting easier as well as beautiful design. Its movable sides mean it can adapt to your child and convert into a toddler bed when they're ready. It's also lightweight, which means it's easy to move around the house. A crib with a high mesh side is a great feature to put on a bedside crib. This will stop your baby from falling. It should be securely attached to your bed, with no gaps or loose parts. Contact a professional if are unsure about installing a crib for your bed yourself. It is recommended to avoid sleeping with your child until they're at minimum six months old. Official advice from The Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that newborns should not be sleeping in your bed due to the danger of overheating and suffocation. However, if you have to sleep with your partner, a bedside crib is the most secure option. Size A bedside cot, sometimes referred to as the bassinet, is a cot that is attached to the side of your mattress. It is a side that can be lowered or raised to let you reach your baby without needing to get out of bed. They are a favorite of famous moms like Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh. They are perfect for those who may have a limited mobility following having a C-section. The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our top choice. It comes with a peekaboo feature that allows you to see your baby on the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to your mattress height however some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also among the lightest options we've seen and folds down into an ideal size for a suitcase which makes it perfect to travel with your child. The Slumber 3-in-1 is another great alternative. It can be used as a portable bassinet or cot, and it also doubles as playpen. The product was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It comes with a useful storage shelf below and is extremely light to lift into and out of the car. Some mothers, however, were concerned that it was too big and wide to fit into tight spaces, especially when used as a sleeper in bed. Design The best cribs for beds are stylish, sleek, and modern. Some cribs come with unique designs, such as a peek-aboo flap on the sides to allow you to check on your baby without disturbing him. Other features like adjustable heights are helpful if your partner is having difficulties getting up. Some sleepers are also suitable as a bassinet, cot or for reflux babies. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional, there are plenty of options to choose from as well. The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini was awarded bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It was 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 if you're away from home. They're also super lightweight and easy to move from room to room. Other mothers like the Lua Bedside Sleeper that has a changing mat and storage space as it also has an adjustable bassinet that folds into a mini cot and a storage bag. Jasmine says that it is the ideal size for babies and is larger than Moses baskets that can feel thin or flimsy. The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket, cot or travel cot. It has a pop-up changer and a shelf that is perfect for books and toys, and a mesh, adjustable side that allows you to have the best view of your baby. It's not light one, but it's simple to move and looks elegant in any bedroom. Cost Cost will be an important aspect when looking for a crib, bassinet or bedside sleeper. Some of the more popular models can be expensive. However there are plenty of less expensive alternatives. Many come in a variety of styles and colors to complement your nursery decor. The best bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be raised to meet the bed's height. Some models have an incline setting that is ideal for babies with reflux. They can also be folded when not in use and some models come with a travel bag included which is perfect for mothers who often go out or have guests staying in. Bedside cots are usually slightly bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. Some are able to be moved from one room to another, while others have a side that can be lowered to allow you to lift your baby towards you to feed them or soothe them. Some models also come with an integrated rocker so that you can soothe your baby 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. The design is sleek and stylish, but it's slightly larger than some of the other options, which means it's not the best choice for small spaces. It is also quite heavy at over 10kg, and requires some maneuvering to place it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as simple to get into and out of as some other bedside sleepers, because the sides don't move much and you'll have to bend to scoop your baby up.
