travel cot bedside are designed to be put close to your bed, making it easier to reach your baby at 3am for night feeds and nappy changing. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cozy option was a favourite by our mom testers. It glides in a motion that can help soothe babies back to sleep.
1. Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product made by English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to sleep together without sharing your bed. It has the glide which glides smoothly and gently to ease your baby into sleep without you needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is included that locks the glide in position after your child has fallen asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed and retractable wheels that allow you to move it as you wish to.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh windows and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your child sleeper. It is also easy to assemble or disassemble making it ideal to travel with and pack. The cot is simple to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a high-quality purchase". She also liked the fact that the gliding action was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She also found the design to be elegant and said it would fit into most bedrooms. However, she did point out that although it's a great choice for babies, once they're six months old you will need to buy them an extra large cot.
She also liked the fact that the side panel that slides could be moved down with one hand, meaning she could quickly answer alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly any bed size. There are straps and clips that secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has many advantages with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other things you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and the other mishaps that happen with infants. It also includes a machine-washable mattress so you can keep it fresh.
The most appealing feature of this cot for bed is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. Its side walls that are patent-pending lower and then automatically return to allow you to take care of your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
Its swivel feature allows you to sleep while your baby is sleeping beside you and it also allows you to scoop them up for cuddles or feeds in bed. It has a night light, three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will ensure you are on the right path with your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.
The upgraded version of this bedside cot adds wood accents to give it an elegant appearance and premium yarn dyed fabric. It also features a floor lamp to help you sleep at the night without disturbing your baby or partner, and a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that can fit beside beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to ensure safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby is showing signs of rolling over or has reached 20lbs. It has been independently tested and certified by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
3. Maxi-Cosi lora
This stylish bedside bassinet comes with an elegant design, with a range of modern colours, and wood effect details. It's a winner for sleep. The breathable mesh panel allows for plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby, and the mattress is supportive enough for both nighttime sleep and napping during the day. It also has a reflux incline function for alleviating reflux and congestion if required. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own space, it converts to a stylish standalone crib with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a bag that is convenient for travel so that you can take it for a trip on weekends or when your baby stays at Grandma's.
Shortlisted for 2021's best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket at the Mother and Baby Awards, this crib offers the best comfort for babies during the first few months of. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's thicker, adjustable to five different heights and a rocking option for napping with a fuss. It's also made of EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi’s new premium fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots that are bedside, and it's easy to raise to the correct bed level using only two levers (although some mothers were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be difficult to move up and down). It also glides side to side, which helps you place it closer to your bed when it's time for evening feeding or to soothe your baby to sleep. As with 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 easier for parents, and more secure for infants. The brand was launched with its first moses basket that was hypoallergenic without wicker in 2009. It has won over 50 awards from industry and consumer groups.
The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase airflow and let you keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50 more air-tight. The crib can also be converted into a bed (kit sold separately), making it a versatile sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. Softly padded side panels prevent baby's legs and arms from getting caught up on the bars for cots. Fabrics are washable and can be washed by hand.
The bedside crib is simple to move around thanks to its swivel wheel. It is secured to a bedframe or divan. It's the only item on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to give the ability to feed your child at night or a relaxing.
Contrary to the bassinets mentioned in this guide, this one features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which protect infant arms and legs from getting caught or entangled. It's also a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to get baby in and out to nurse and soothe.
It also has more features than the cribs on this list, such as a gentle incline for colic and reflux as well as a storage hammock beneath and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch on the top bar could be a bit loud when it's reattached. This may wake your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both washable and removable. washed and the crib is easy to assemble.
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 romantic poetry and offers the impression of a sunny Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at her with that vampire love. It's a melodramatic romance certainly but the music is great.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is played not by a piano but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.