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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 sleep safely close to you. This is a great option for parents who want their child to be close enough for a relaxed feedings during the early stages. The HALO bassiNest Essentia was the winner in our top bedside cots test. It comes with a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls which can be easily lowered. This allows you to easily reach over and comfort them. Safety A bedside cot is a great solution for parents who want to keep their baby close but not sacrifice security. This type of crib 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 a crib for your bed to feed your baby at night or to soothe them to sleep. This is a great choice especially for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in a variety of sizes and styles and some come with storage. When you are looking for an upholstered cot for your bedside be sure to verify the safety features. The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is a stylish-looking cot that's easy to build and compact. Its oval shape is ideal for babies who like to roll in their sleep. They won't end up in a corner as they would with a rectangular cot. The cot can also be easily fitted through doors that have standard 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 excellent all-purpose cot, with lots of features to make parenting easier as well as beautiful design. Its movable sides mean it can adapt to your child, and then transform into a toddler bed when they're ready. It's also light, so it's easy to move around the house. A high mesh crib side is a good feature to put on a bedside crib. This will keep your baby from falling. It should be fitted securely to your bed, with no gaps or loose areas. If you're unsure about fitting a bedside cot by yourself, ask a professional to install it for you. Co-sleeping is not recommended until your baby is at least six months old age. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS recommend that you should not let your newborn sleep in your bed. This is due to the danger of overheating and suffocation. If you are forced to share a bed with your child, a crib at the bedside is the best alternative. Size A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the side of your bed. It has one side that can be lifted or lowered down to allow you to reach your baby easily without having to leave the bed. They are a favorite of celeb mums such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh and are ideal for parents who have a limited mobility following a C-section. Our top pick, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, comes with a peekaboo flap that lets you view your child from the bottom of the bed and it adjusts to the height of your mattress – though some mothers complained that it was difficult to move it up and down. It is also one of our lightest options and folds into a suitcase-sized package. This makes it perfect for travel with your baby. Another option that is great is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which can be used as an a portable cot, bassinet and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards gold medal in the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category. travel cot bedside crib has shelves for storage and is easy to lift into and out of a car. However, some mothers were concerned that it was too large and wide for small spaces, especially when it is used as a bedside sleeping device. Design The best cribs for bed will be modern, sleek and stylish. Some are designed with innovative features such as a peek-a-boo flap on the side, to allow you to monitor your baby without disturbing them. Other features, like adjustable height, can be helpful if your partner has trouble getting up or down from bed. Some sleepers can also be used as a bassinet, cot or for babies who have reflux. There are a lot of options if you're looking for something more traditional. Some of our favorites are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini which was awarded bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Award Best Cot Crib, Moses or Basket category as well as the Next2me Magic shortlisted in the same category. Both are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot when away from home. They're also extremely light and easy to move from room room. Some mums prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that includes a changing mat, storage area and a baby bassinet that can be folded that can be transformed into a portable mini cot. It also comes with an organizer bag. Jasmine says it's the perfect size for infants and is more substantial than Moses baskets which can feel thin or flimsy. Another option that is great is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, cot, or travel cot. It features an adjustable changing table that pops up as well as a shelf to store books and toys, and an adjustable mesh side that allows you to observe your baby. It's not light one, but it's simple to move around and looks stylish in any bedroom. Cost If you're in the market for a bedside sleeping device, crib or bassinet, price will be a factor. Some of the more popular models can be quite expensive. However there are plenty of less expensive alternatives. Some even come in a variety of styles and colors to fit your nursery decor. The most effective bedside cots come with adjustable sides and can be raised to match the height of your bed. Some have an incline setting that is perfect for babies who suffer from reflux. Some models come with a bag for travel and fold up when not in use. This is ideal for mothers who are often on the go or have guests over. Bedside cots tend to be slightly larger than Moses baskets but smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room to when needed, and some have a side that drops down so that you can pull your baby out towards you for night feeds or to soothe. Some come with a built-in rocker to help soothe your baby to sleep. Clair de Lune, a mid-priced model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. The design is sleek and elegant however it's a little larger than some of the other options, so it's not the best choice for small spaces. It is also quite heavy at over 10kg and requires some maneuvering to put it in place it. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this sleeper don't stretch enough, meaning you'll need to bend to pick up your baby.