Five People You Should Know In The Best Bedside Cots Industry

The Best Bedside Cots

A bedside crib is a bassinet style that attaches to your own bed, making it safe for babies to sleep right next to you. This is a great choice if you want your little one to be close for fuss-free feeds in the beginning stages.

The HALO BassiNest Essentia took home our top bedside cot in our test, offering a swiveling sleeping surface and sidewalls that dip down effortlessly. This makes it easy to reach out to relax and get to sleep.

Safety

A bedside cot is an ideal solution for parents who want to keep their child close to them without sacrificing safety. The cot is attached to the side of your mattress. It is movable so that you can reach out to your baby. It can be used as a night-time feeding station or to soothe your baby back to sleep. This is a great choice particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots can be found in a variety of designs and sizes, and some even come with storage. When choosing a bedside cot, be sure to check the safety features.

The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is an elegant cot that is easy to put together and compact. Its oval shape is ideal for infants who roll around in their sleep, as it means that they won't be stuck in the corner like they would with a rectangular cot. The cot is easily fitted through doors that have standard frames. This is a great feature for parents who are short on space.

La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another great option. This cot is a great all-purpose cot, with lots of features to simplify parenting and have beautiful design. Its movable sides mean it will grow with your child and convert into an infant bed when they're ready. It's also light, so it is easy to move around.

A crib with a high mesh side is a good feature to have on a bedside crib. This will keep your baby from falling. It should also be attached securely to your bed, with no gaps or areas that are loose. Contact a professional if are not confident in installing a crib on your bed.

Ideally, you should avoid sleeping with your baby until they're at minimum six months old. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you should not let your newborn sleep in your bed. This is due to the risk of suffocation and overheating. If you are forced to share a bed with your child, a crib placed at the bedside is the best option.

Size

A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the side of your bed. It is a side that can be raised or lowered so that you can reach your baby without having to leave the bed. Famous moms like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh adore these. They are perfect for those with limited mobility after a C-section.

The Maxi-Cosi Lora is our top pick. It has the ability to peek at you to see your baby at the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the height of your mattress, although some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also one of the lightest options on our list and folds down into an ideal size for a suitcase which makes it ideal for traveling with your little one.

Another option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which can be used as a bassinet, travel cot and playpen. It even was awarded our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. It has shelves for storage and is easy to lift into and out of a car. Some mothers, however, found it too long and wide to fit in tight spaces, especially when it is used as a sleeper on the bed.

Design

The best cribs for bed will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some are designed with innovative features including a peek-aboo flap on the side to allow you to monitor your baby without disturbing them. Other features such as adjustable heights are helpful for those who have difficulties getting up. These sleepers can also be used as a bassinet or cot, and some have an incline position for babies who are reflux. If you're seeking something more traditional, there are plenty of options to choose from as well.

Some of our top picks are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini which was awarded bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category and the Next2me Magic was shortlisted in that same category. Both can be adjusted in height and can be used as a travel cot if you're away from home. They're also light and easy to move from room room.

Other mums like the Lua Bedside Sleeper that has an adjustable changing mat and storage area, as well as a collapsible bassinet that turns into a mini-portable cot as well as a storage bag. Jasmine says that it is the perfect size for infants and is larger than Moses baskets that can feel thin or flimsy.

Another great option is an alternative is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, cot, or travel cot. It features a pop-up changing table as well as a shelf to store books and toys, and an adjustable mesh side that lets you see your baby. It's not very light however it's easy to move around and looks great in any bedroom.

Cost

Cost is a major aspect when shopping for a crib, bassinet, or bedside sleeper. Many of the most well-known models are expensive, but there are plenty of lower-cost alternatives that won't cost you a fortune. They are available in a variety of styles and colors to fit your nursery's decor.

The best cribs for bedside use are adjustable and can be adjusted to the height of your mattress.  bedside baby bed  come with an incline option that is perfect for babies suffering from reflux. They can also be folded when not in use, and some models have a travel bag included which is ideal for new mums who often go out or have guests staying over.

Bedside cots are typically slightly larger than Moses baskets, but they are smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room to if you need to and some come with an end that can be lowered to allow you to lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or soothing. Some have 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 elegant however, it's a bit larger than some of the other options, meaning it's not the ideal choice for small spaces. It's also quite heavy at more than 10kg, and will require lots of maneuvering to get it in the right position. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to move in and out of as some other beds for sleepers, as the sides don't flex much and you have to bend to scoop your baby up.