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The Best bedside travel crib Cot

Created to sit at your bedside, these cribs make it easier for you to reach your baby at 3 am for night feeds or changing nappy. These cribs are also a great alternative to a Moses Basket.

Sleeping safely is a recommendation from the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot, away from your bed to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mom testers loved this cosy option with a neat gliding motion to help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot made by English brand Joie that was designed to help you co-sleep comfortably without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently soothes infants into a state of bliss without needing to leave the side of the bed and an easy-to-use glide lock that secures it once your little one is fast asleep. There are also safety straps that secure it to your bed, as well as retractable wheels that allow you to move it when you want to.

The curvaceous cocoon design, softly padded sides and double-mesh windows enhance the security and comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for travelling with and packing away. The cot is simple to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional cotton sheets in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a quality purchase". She also liked the feeling that the gliding motion was gentle, lulling her to sleep. She thought the design was very stylish and that it would go with most bedrooms. She also said that it's great for infants, but when they reach six months, you will need a larger 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 soothe her children. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, meaning it can be adjusted to fit nearly every size bed. There are clips and straps that can be used to help to secure it.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is an excellent product. It comes with a side pouch to hold diapers, nipple lotion and other essentials during the infant stage. It comes with a sturdy base and mattress that can be cleaned easily after blowouts, spit ups, and other mishaps with infants. It also comes with a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.

The best bedside cot for newborn thing about this cot bedside is that it can rotate 360 degrees, meaning you can be closer to your baby for safe sleep. Its patented side wall can be raised and then returned automatically so that you can take care of your baby in bed without having to step out of your way - this is especially important for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature lets you to sleep while your baby naps beside you and it also makes it easier to hug them for cuddles or feeds in bed. It comes with a night light and three soothing sounds that are accompanied by two levels of vibrating and a nursing timer that will keep you on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for 4-in-1 bedside crib use has wood accents to give it an elegant look and a high-quality yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with the option of a floor lamp to help you stay awake at night without disturbing your baby or partner as well as a storage caddy for essentials. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a sturdy adjustable base that can be placed beside beds up to 34" tall. Its side wall can also be locked to increase security. It is designed to be used until your baby is showing signs that they are rolling over or reaches a weight of 20 lbs. It has been independently tested and approved by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

This sleek bedside sleeper cot bassinet has an elegant design, with a variety of modern colors, and wood-effect details. It's a true winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing plenty of air to enter and provides you with a great view of your child. The mattress is firm enough to allow for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. It also has a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion, if necessary. And when you're ready to move your baby into their own room it transforms into a stylish standalone crib with an incredibly comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and put away in a bag that is convenient for travel to take it for a trip on weekends or when your baby is at Grandma’s.

This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It offers maximum comfort for babies in the early stages. It has a breathable mattress that's extra thick and adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature for fussy naps. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new high-end, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it smaller than other bedside cot options and it's simple to raise it to the proper bed level with just two levers (although some mums were unable to get the bar that connects the legs difficult to move up and down). It also glides from side to side, which can help you place it closer to your bed when it's time for feeding at night or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a large storage basket to store all of the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a company that designs products to make parenting easier for parents, and more secure for infants. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib maximize breathability while allowing you to keep an eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50% more breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately) which makes it a versatile sleep solution for newborns to toddlers. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' legs or arms from being caught in cot bars, and its fabric can be washed and removed.

This bedside crib is easy to move around due to its swivel wheel. It can be attached securely to a bedframe or divan. This is the only product in this list that has a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened for evening comforting or for feeding.

This model is different from the other bassinets that are in this guide. It has soft padding on the sides instead of bars for cots. This prevents the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's also a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's simple to lift baby in and out to nurse and soothe.

It also comes with a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs on this list including an incline that is gentle to aid with colic and reflux. There's also an extra storage hammock underneath the crib and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it mention that the safety catch on the top bar could sound a loud click when reattached which could wake up your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is also simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of Claude Debussy's 1890 Suite bergamasque, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem, and conveys an ethereal impression of a sunny Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story for sure however the music is great.

Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is not played by a piano, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.