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The Best Bedside Cots A bedside crib is a bassinet style that is attached to your bed and allows your baby to sleep close by. This is a great option if you want your little one to be close by for fuss-free feeds in the beginning stages. The HALO bassiNest Essentia is the winner of our best bedside cots test. It comes with a swiveling sleep surface and sidewalls which can be easily lowered. This allows you to reach over and soothe them. Safety A bedside crib is an ideal option for parents who wish to keep their infant close but without compromising their safety. The crib is attached to the side of your mattress. It has a movable end so you can reach out to your baby. It can also be used as a night-time feeding station or to help soothe your baby to sleep. This is a great choice, especially for mothers who have had C-sections. Bedside cots are available in various sizes and designs and some even have storage. If you're looking for a bedside cot, make sure you check out the safety features to be sure it is safe for your baby. The Boori Oasis Oval Cot is an elegant cot that is easy to put together and compact. Its oval design is perfect for infants who roll around in their sleep, because it ensures that they don't get stuck in the corner as they would with a rectangular cot. This cot is also easy to slide through standard door frames which is a major plus for space-stretched new parents. La Redoute Willox adjustable Cot Bed is another good option. bedside crib that turns into cot comes with a variety of features that make parenting simpler, and it looks great. Its adjustable sides mean that it can adapt to your child and transform into an infant bed when they're ready. It's also light, so it is easy to move around. A good quality bedside crib should have high mesh sides to stop your baby from falling out. It should also be fitted securely to your bed with no gaps or sloppy areas. Ask a professional if you are unsure about installing a crib for your bed yourself. Ideally, you should avoid sleeping with your child until they're at least six months old. The official advice from the Lullaby Trust and the NHS is that infants shouldn't sleep in your bed due to the danger of overheating and suffocation. However, if you need to co-sleep, a crib that is placed near your bed is the best option. Size A bedside cot is a bassinet-style cot which is attached to the bed's side. It comes with a side that can be lifted up or dropped down so that you can reach your baby quickly, without needing to leave the bed. These are the preferred choice of celeb moms such as Stacey Solomon, Binky Felstead and Lucy Mecklenburgh. They're ideal for mothers who be unable to move after the C-section. The Maxi-Cosi is our top pick. It comes with the ability to peek at you to view your baby on the bottom of the mattress. It also adjusts to the height of your mattress, although some mothers have complained about the difficulty of moving it up and down. It's also among our lightest choices and can fold into a suitcase-sized bag. This makes it ideal for traveling with your baby. Another option that is great is the Slumber Carbon 3-in-1, which can be used as a bassinet, travel cot and playpen – it even won our 2021 Mother&Baby Award gold medal in the Best Cot Crib, Moses Basket category. It comes with a useful storage shelf underneath and is light enough to carry in and out of the car. However, some mothers were concerned that it was too big and bulky for small areas, particularly when used as a bedside sleeper. Design The best cribs for bed are sleek, stylish and modern. Some are designed with innovative features such as a peek-a-boo flap on the side to let you observe your baby without disrupting them. Other features, such as adjustable height, are helpful when your child has difficulty getting up and down from their bed. These sleepers can also be used as a cot or bassinet and some even have an incline position for babies who are reflux. If you're looking for something more traditional There are plenty of options to choose from as well. Some of our top picks are the CoZee Air from Tutti Bambini, which won bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Award Best Cot Crib, Moses or Basket category and 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're also light and easy to move from room to room. Some mums prefer the Lua Bedside sleeper that comes with a changing mat, storage space and a collapsible baby bassinet which can be turned into an e-couch that can be carried around. It also comes with a storage bag. Jasmine says it's the ideal size for babies and is bigger than Moses baskets which may feel flimsy or thin. Another great option is the iCandy Cocoon, which can be used as an Moses basket, cot, or travel cot. It has a pop-up changing table and a shelf that is perfect for toys and books and a mesh adjustable side that gives you the best view of your baby. It's not light, but it's easy to move and looks elegant in any bedroom. Cost Cost will be an important aspect when you're searching for a crib bassinet, or bedside sleeper. Many of the most well-known models are expensive, but there are plenty of lower-cost alternatives that won't cost a fortune. They are available in a variety of styles and colors to fit your nursery decor. The best bedside cribs are adjustable and can be elevated to the level of your mattress. Some have an incline setting that is perfect for babies with reflux. They can also be folded when not in use, and some models even have bags for travel that is ideal for new mums who frequently go out or have guests staying over. Bedside cots are generally smaller than Moses baskets, but are smaller than cribs. They can be moved from one place to another, and some have a side that can be adjusted to allow you to pull your child to feed them or comfort him. Some models come with a built-in rocker to soothe your baby to sleep. Clair de Lune, a mid-priced model, was shortlisted for the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Crib category. The design is sleek and stylish, but it's slightly larger than other options, which means it might not be the best fit for tight spaces. It's also quite heavy at over 10kg, and requires lots of maneuvering to get it into the proper position. Emily from Clair de Lune notes that the sides of this sleeper don't stretch enough, meaning you have to bend down to pick up your baby.