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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 choice for parents who want their baby to be close to feed them without fuss in the early stages. The HALO BassiNest Essentia took home our top bedside cot in our test, featuring a swiveling bed and sidewalls that dip down without difficulty. This makes it easier to reach for comfort and ease them back to sleep. Safety A bedside crib is a great solution for new parents that want to keep their child near them without compromising safety. The cot is attached to the bed's side and has a single end that can be lifted up or dropped down so you can reach your little one. best bedside cots can also use a bedside crib to feed your baby at night or help them go to sleep. This is a fantastic option particularly for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in various sizes and designs, and some include storage. When shopping for an upholstered cot for your bedside, be sure to check the safety features. The Boori Oasis Oval Cot has an attractive design and is easy to assemble. Its oval design is perfect for infants who play around in their sleep, because it ensures that they don't get stuck in the corner like they might with an oblong cot. The cot is also easy to fit into door frames that are standard which is a major plus for space-stretched new parents. La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another good option. The cot comes with a variety of features that make parenting easier, and it looks great. Its adjustable sides allow it to expand with your child and then transform into a toddler's bed once the time arrives. It's also lightweight, which means 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 prevent your baby from falling. It should be securely attached to your bed without gaps or loose parts. If you're not confident about fitting a bedside cot by yourself, ask a professional to install it for you. It is recommended to avoid sleeping with your child until they're at minimum six months old. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS, advise that you should not allow your baby to sleep in your bed. This is due to the possibility of overheating and suffocation. However, if you need to co-sleep, a bedside crib is the safest 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 having to get out of bed. Celeb mums like Stacey Solomon Binky Felstead, and Lucy Mecklenburgh love these. They are ideal for those with limited mobility after a C-section. Our top choice, the Maxi-Cosi Lora, comes with a peekaboo flap that lets you peek at your baby from below the bed and it adjusts to the mattress's height – though some mothers complained that it was difficult to move it up and down. It's also among the most lightweight options on our list and it folds down to a suitcase-sized package which makes it perfect to travel with your baby. Another great option is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which transforms into a travel cot, bassinet and playpen. It also won our 2021 Mother&Baby Award gold medal in the best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It has a handy storage shelf below and is light enough to carry in and out of the car. Some mothers, however, found it too long and wide to be able to fit in small spaces, particularly when it was used as a bed on the bed. Design The best bedside cribs are stylish, sleek and contemporary. Some come with innovative designs such as a peek-a-boo flap on the side to let you check in on baby without disturbing them. Other features, like adjustable height, are helpful for those who have difficulty getting up or down from bed. Some sleepers are also suitable as a bassinet, cot, or for reflux babies. There are plenty of options for those who want something more traditional. A few of our favourites 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 are adjustable in height and can be used as a travel cot if you're away from home. They are also light and easy to move around. Other mums like the Lua Bedside Sleeper, which has a changing mat as well as a storage space as well as the bassinet, which can be collapsed into a mini portable 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 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 changer, a handy shelf for books and toys and a mesh adjustable side that allows you to have a good view of your baby. It's not the tiniest, but it's easy to move around and looks stylish in any bedroom. Cost If you're shopping for a bedside sleeping device, crib or bassinet, price is a consideration. Some of the most sought-after models can be expensive. However there are a lot of cheaper alternatives. Some come in different styles and colors to complement your nursery decor. The most effective bedside cots come with adjustable sides that can be raised to meet the height of your bed. Some have an inclined position that is perfect for babies who have reflux. Some models come with a travel bag and can be folded when not in use. This is perfect for new mothers who are constantly on the go or have guests over. Bedside cots are typically slightly larger than Moses baskets, but smaller than cribs. They can also be moved from room to if you need to and some come with the side that lowers so that you can pull your baby out towards you for night feeds or soothing. Some have a built-in rocker so you can soothe your baby 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 stylish and sleek however, it's a bit larger than some of the other options, so it's not the ideal choice 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 enough, meaning you have to bend to pick up your baby.