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The Best Bedside Cots A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that can be attached directly to your bed. This allows your baby to rest peacefully close to you. This is a great choice if you want your baby to be near to feed them without fuss in the beginning stages. The HALO BassiNest Essentia took home our top bedside cot test, offering a swiveling sleeping surface and sidewalls that drop down without difficulty. This makes it easy to reach out for comfort and lull them to sleep. Safety A bedside cot is a great solution for parents who want to keep their baby close but not sacrifice security. This type of cot fixes to the side of your bed and has a single end that can be lifted or lowered so you can reach your baby. You can use a bedside crib to feed your baby at night or to soothe them to sleep. This is a great option particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots come in various sizes and designs and some even have storage. If you're in the market for a bedside cot, be sure to check the safety features to be sure it is safe for your child. The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has an attractive design and is easy to put together. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who like to roll in their sleep. cot for bedside won't be confined in a corner as they would with a rectangular cot. This cot is also easy to fit through door frames that are standard which is a huge advantage for parents who are stretched out by their space. Another great option is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is an excellent all-purpose cot, with lots of features to make parenting easier as well as a gorgeous look. Its movable sides mean it can grow with your child and transform into an infant bed when they're ready. It's also lightweight, which means it's easy to move around. A quality crib for your bed should have high mesh sides to prevent your child from falling out. It should also be attached securely to your bed, with no gaps or sloppy areas. Consult a professional if are not confident in installing a crib on your bed. Co-sleeping is not advised until your baby is at least six months of age. The official advice from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that babies should not sleep in your bed because of the risk of overheating and suffocation. If you must co-sleep with your child, a crib by the bedside is the best option. Size A bedside cot, also referred to as bassinet is a cot that attaches to the side of your mattress. It has a side that can be lowered or raised so that you can reach your baby without needing to get out of bed. They are a favorite of celeb mums such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh. They're ideal for parents who have limited mobility after the C-section. The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our number one pick. It comes with an option to peek behind that allows you to see your baby at the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the mattress's 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 to a suitcase-sized package, making it ideal for traveling with your child. The Slumber 3-in-1 is another great option. It can be used as a travel bassinet or cot as well as playpen. This product was awarded the gold award at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot or Moses Basket or Crib. It comes with shelves for storage and is easy to move into and out of a car. However, some mothers found it a bit big and bulky for small areas, particularly when used as a bedside mattress. Design The best cribs for bed are sleek, stylish and contemporary. Some have innovative designs, like a peek-a-boo flap on the side to help you check in on baby without disrupting them. Other features, like adjustable heights, are useful if your partner has trouble getting up or down from bed. Some sleepers can also be used as a bassinet, cot or for reflux babies. If you're seeking something more traditional, there are plenty of options to choose from as well. A few of our favourites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Award Best Cot Crib, Moses or Basket category, and the Next2me Magic was shortlisted in that same category. Both come with adjustable heights, and can be turned into a travel cot for use away from home. They are also light and easy to move around. Some mums prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper, which includes a changing mat, storage area and a collapsible bassinet for babies that can be transformed into an e-couch that can be carried around. It also comes with an organizer bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for a newborn and is more substantial than Moses baskets, which may seem flimsy and thin. Another option is another option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as a Moses basket, cot or travel cot. It has a pop-up changing table as well as a shelf to store toys and books and a mesh adjustable side that offers a good view of your baby. It's not light however it's easy 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 factor. Some of the more popular models can be expensive. However there are a lot of cheaper alternatives. Many are available in a range of different colors and designs to suit your nursery decor. The most effective bedside cots come with adjustable sides that can be adjusted to match the bed's height. Some models also have an incline position that is perfect for babies suffering from reflux. Some models come with a bag for travel and can be folded up when not in use. This is perfect for new mothers who are constantly traveling or having guests over. Bedside cots are generally a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but are smaller than cribs. They can be moved from one place to another, and others come with a side that can be raised to allow you to pull your child to feed them or comfort them. Some come with a built-in rocker to help soothe your baby to sleep. Clair de Lune, a mid-priced baby model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. It's sleek and stylish, but slightly larger than other models. This may not be suitable for small spaces. It is also a bit heavy, weighing over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to put it in place it. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this mattress don't bend as much, so you have to bend to pick up your baby.