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The Best Bedside Cots A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that is attached directly to your bed. This allows your baby to rest peacefully close to you. This is a great choice if you'd like your baby to be near for peaceful feedings in the beginning stages of their development. The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner in our top bedside cots test. It features an adjustable sleep surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls which can be lowered easily. This makes it easy to reach over and comfort them. Safety A bedside cot is an ideal solution for new parents who wish to keep their infant close without sacrificing security. This type of cot is attached to the side of your mattress. It also has a moveable end that you can reach out to your baby. You can use the crib as a night-time feeding station or to soothe your baby back to sleep. This is a great option particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots can be found in a variety of styles and sizes, and some have storage. If you're looking for a bedside cot make sure you check out the safety features to make sure it is safe for your child. The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to put together and compact. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who tend to roll around in their sleep, as it ensures that they don't get stuck in the corner as they might with a rectangular cot. This cot can also be easily fitted through doors that have standard frames. This is a great option for parents who are short in space. La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another great alternative. This cot is an excellent all-rounder, with plenty of features to make parenting easier and a gorgeous look. Its adjustable sides allow it to expand with your child and then convert into a toddler's bed once the time comes. It's also light, so it's easy to move around the house. A crib with a high mesh side is a nice feature to put on a bedside crib. This will prevent your baby from falling. It should also be fitted securely to your bed with no gaps or loose areas. If you're not confident about fitting a bedside cot by yourself, ask a professional to install it for you. The ideal scenario is to avoid sleeping with your child until they're at minimum six months old. The official advice from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that newborns should not be sleeping in your bed due to the risk of suffocation and overheating. If you must co-sleep with your child, a crib at the bedside is the ideal option. Size A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the bed's side. It is a side that can be lowered or raised to let you reach your baby without needing to get out of bed. Celebrity moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh love these. They are ideal for those who have limited mobility following a C-section. The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our top pick. It has an option to peek behind that allows you to see your child on the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the mattress's height but some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also among the lightest options we've seen and it folds down to a suitcase-sized package which makes it perfect to travel with your child. The Slumber 3-in-1 is a good alternative. It can be used as a portable bassinet or cot as well as a playpen. bedside crib and cot was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, in the category of the best Cot or Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a handy storage shelf underneath and is light enough to carry into and out of the car. However, some mums thought it was a bit too large and wide for small spaces, particularly when it is used as a bedside sleeping device. Design The best cribs for bed will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some come with innovative designs, like a peek-a-boo flap on the side, to help you monitor your baby without disturbing them. Other features such as adjustable heights are helpful when your spouse is having trouble getting out of bed. These sleepers can be used as a cot or bassinet and some even have an incline position for babies who are reflux. If you're looking for something more traditional there are a lot of options to choose from as well. The CoZee Air by Tutti Bambini won bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It was the best Cot or Moses Basket category. Next2me Magic was also shortlisted. Both have adjustable heights and can be transformed into a travel cot to use outside of the home. They're also super lightweight and easy to move from room room. Some mothers prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that comes with a changing mat, storage area and a baby bassinet that can be folded which can be turned into an e-couch that can be carried around. It also comes with a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for infants and is more substantial than Moses baskets which are often flimsy or thin. Another option that is great is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as a Moses basket, cot or travel cot. It features a pop-up changing table, a shelf for toys and books, and an adjustable mesh side that lets you observe your baby. It's not the lightest one, but it's simple to move and looks sleek in any bedroom. Cost If you're looking for a bedside sleeper crib or bassinet, the cost will be a major factor. Many of the most sought-after models are expensive, but there are plenty of lower-cost alternatives that won't break the bank. Many come in a variety of styles and colors to complement your nursery decor. The best cribs for beds are adjustable and can be raised up to the height of your mattress. Some have an inclined position that is great for babies with reflux. Some models come with a carry-on bag and can be folded up when not in use. This is ideal for mothers who are always on the go or have guests coming over. Bedside cots are usually a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but they are smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room-to-room when needed and some come with a side that drops down to allow you to lift your baby out toward you for feeding or calming. Some also have built-in rockers so you can soothe your baby to sleep. The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced model that was nominated in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It's stylish and sleek however it is a little wider than other options. It's probably not suitable for small spaces. It's also fairly heavy, at more than 10kg, and needs a lot of maneuvering to get it into position. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this mattress don't bend as much, which means you have to bend to grab your baby.