large bedside crib are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am to feed them and nappy changing. They are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.
The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other sleep experts who are safe recommend that newborns are kept in a crib that is away from your bed. This will reduce the possibility of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with an elegant gliding motion that helps lull babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot by English brand Joie that was designed to allow you to sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It has a glide that glides smoothly and gently to help soothe your baby into sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also included that locks the glide in position after your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it around as you like.
The softly padded sides, double-mesh window, and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your baby sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to take on trips and then pack away. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a set of two.
Roanna loved the cotbed and said it was "a excellent purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was soft and soothed her to sleep. She also found the design to be elegant and said it would fit into most bedrooms. She did mention that it's great for infants, but when they reach the age of six months old, you will require a larger cot.
She also liked that the sliding side panel could be moved down with one hand, meaning she could easily respond to wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her infants. Another advantage was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be fitted to nearly any size bed, and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with many advantages, including a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It has a sturdy mattress and base which can be easily cleaned after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps with infants. It also includes a machine washable sheet to keep it clean.
The bedside cot can rotate 360 degrees to allow you to be closer to your child's bed for a safe sleeping. The side walls are patented and lower and automatically return so you can take care of your baby without getting up from your bed. This is crucial for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
The swivel function allows you to relax while your baby naps beside you and it also allows you to scoop them up for cuddles or feedings in bed. It has the nightlight, three calming sounds and two levels vibration to help you stick to your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding schedule.
The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with an illuminated floor to let you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and a storage caddy that keeps essentials at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit alongside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can also be locked to improve safety. It's designed to be used until your baby shows signs of rolling over or reaches 20 lbs and is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
The sleek bedside bassinet features an elegant design that comes with a range of contemporary colors, and wood-effect details. It's a winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel lets in plenty of air and provides a clear view of baby, and the mattress is comfortable enough for both nighttime sleep and nap time during the day. Plus, it has a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if required. If you're ready move your baby to their own room it transforms into a stylish standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a handy travel bag to take it along on a trip to the weekend or when your baby is at Grandma's.
The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It provides the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It features a breathable and extra thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings and a rocking option for fussy nappers. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new high-end, future-friendly fabric that's soft and supple on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots that are bedside and it's simple to raise it to the proper bed height with only two levers (although some mums have found the bar that joins the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides side to side, which can help you position it closer to your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. And like other bedsides, it comes with a large storage basket that can be used underneath to store all your baby essentials.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is a company that designs products that make parenting simpler for parents and safer for babies. The brand started with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in the year 2009. It has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the most stringent British safety standards is 50 percent more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be turned into a cot using a separate kit, resulting in an adaptable sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. The softly padded sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in cot bars, and its fabric can be washed and removed.
The bedside crib is secured to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. This is the only product on this list with a drop-down, removable side. It is able to be opened for nighttime comforting or for feeding.
This model is distinct from the other bassinets which are featured in this guide. It features soft cushioned side panels instead of cot bars. This stops the legs and arms of babies from becoming entangled. It's an excellent choice for women who are nursing or have had a csection, since it is easy to lift the baby inside and out.
It also has more features than most of cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for reflux and colic, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it say the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when it is reattached, which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress are both movable and hand washable, and the crib is easy to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third and final movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque of Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French: moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poetry and gives an ethereal feeling of a sun-drenched Italian small town. It is also a fitting fit for Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and gazes at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic love tale and the music is fantastic.
Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.