The Best Bedside Cots
A bedside cot is a bassinet-style crib that is attached to your bed which allows your baby to sleep close by. This is a great option when you want your infant to be close to feed them without fuss during the first few months of.
The HALO BassiNest Essentia took home our top bedside cot in our test, featuring an adjustable sleeping surface that can be swiveled and sidewalls that dip down effortlessly. This allows you to easily reach out and feel comfortable.
Safety
A bedside cot is a great solution for parents who want to keep their child close without sacrificing safety. The cot is attached to the side of your bed and has a single end that can be lifted up or lowered down so that you can reach your child. You can use a bedside crib to night feed your baby or soothe them to sleep. It's also a great option for mums who have had a C-section. Bedside cots can be found in many different designs and sizes, and some even come with 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 baby.
The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has a stylish design and is easy to put together. Its oval-shaped design is perfect for babies who like to roll in their sleep. They won't be stuck in a corner as they would with a rectangular cot. The cot can also be easily fitted into standard door frames. This is a great option for parents who are limited on space.
Another good choice is the La Redoute Willox Adjustable Cot Bed. This cot is an ideal all-rounder, with plenty of features to make parenting easier and an attractive design. Its adjustable sides allow it to grow with your child and then transform into an infant's bed when the time comes. It's also lightweight, which means it's easy to move around the home.
large bedside crib with a high mesh side is a good feature to have at the bedside of a crib. This will stop your child from falling. It should be securely fitted to your bed with no gaps or parts that are loose. Consult a professional if are unsure about fitting a bedside crib yourself.
Co-sleeping is not recommended until your baby is at least six months of age. The official recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that infants should not sleep in your bed due to the risk of suffocation and overheating. If you have to sleep with your child, a crib placed at the bedside is the best option.
Size
A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot which is attached to the bed's side. It has one side that can be lifted up or lowered to allow you to reach your baby quickly, without the need to get out of bed. Celebrity 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 comes with the ability to peek at you to see your child at the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the height of your mattress but some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also among the lightest options on our list and folds down into the size of a suitcase, making it ideal for travelling with your baby.
Another option that is great is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which converts into an a portable cot, bassinet and playpen. It even won our 2021 Mother&Baby Award gold award in the best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It comes with shelves for storage and is easy to lift into and out of the car. However, some mothers found it a bit long and wide for tight spaces, particularly when used as a bedside mattress.
Design
The best bedside cribs will be sleek, stylish and modern. Some have innovative designs, like a peek-a-boo flap on the side to help you observe your baby without disturbing them. Other features, like adjustable height are useful for those who have difficulties getting up. These sleepers can be used as a bassinet or cot, and some have an incline position for babies who are reflux. If you're looking for something a bit more traditional, there are plenty of options as well.
Some of our favorites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Award Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category as well as the Next2me Magic, which was shortlisted in the same category. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot while away from home. They are also light and easy to move around.
Other mums like the Lua Bedside Sleeper that has a changing mat and storage area as well as an adjustable bassinet that folds into a mini cot as well as a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for a newborn and is more substantial than Moses baskets, which may feel flimsy or thin.
The iCandy Cocoon is another great alternative. It can be used as a Moses Basket as a cot, cot, or travel cot. It has a pop-up changer as well as a shelf to store books and toys and a mesh adjustable side that gives you an excellent view of your baby. It's not light, but it is easy to move around and looks fantastic in any bedroom.
Cost
Cost is an important factor when you are shopping for a crib, bassinet, or bedside sleeper. Certain of the most popular models can be quite expensive. However, there are many cheaper alternatives. Many are available with a variety of styles and colors to match the decor of your nursery.
The most comfortable bedside cots have adjustable sides and can be adjusted to match the bed's height. Some have an inclined position that is perfect for babies with reflux. Some models come with a bag for travel and can be folded when not in use. This is great for mothers who are always traveling or having guests to entertain.
Bedside cots are typically a bit bigger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can be moved from room to room when needed and some even have a side that drops down so that you can pull your baby out towards you for night feeds or soothing. Some also have a built-in rocker so you can soothe your little one to sleep.
The Clair de Lune is a mid-priced model that was nominated in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. The design is sleek and elegant, but it's slightly wider than some other options, meaning it might not be the best fit for tight spaces. It is also quite heavy at more than 10kg and requires some maneuvering to position it. Emily from Clair de Lune also notes that it's not as easy to move in and out of as other bedside sleepers, because the sides don't move much and you have to bend over to pick up your baby.