bedside crib travel are designed to be placed near your bed to make it easier for your baby to reach you at 3am for night feeds and changing nappy. They also make a great alternative to a Moses basket.
Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends newborns sleep in a cot away from your bed to reduce the risk of suffocation or overheating. This cosy option was a popular choice among our mum testers. It has a gliding motion that helps calm 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 let you co-sleep without sharing your bed. It has a glide that glides smoothly and gently to help ease your baby into sleep without needing to leave your bed. A glide lock is also available that locks the glide in position when your child has fallen asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly in place and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you please.
The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your little sleeper. It's also easy to assemble and disassemble, making it perfect to travel with and pack away. The cot is easy to wipe clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two packs.
Roanna loved the cotbed and deemed it "a excellent purchase". She liked that the gliding motion was soothing and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and said that it would fit into most bedroom decors. However, she pointed out that although it's a great choice for babies, once they're six months old you will need to get them an extra large cot.
She also liked the fact that the sliding side panel could be moved down with one hand, meaning she could easily respond to wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her little ones. The Roomie Glide also has 11 height settings, which means it can be adjusted to fit almost any size bed. There are also clips and straps to secure it.
2. BassiNest
The HALO Bassinest Swivel Sleeper comes with plenty of features with a side pouch ideal for diapers, nipple cream, and other items you'll need during the infant stage. It comes with a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts, and other mishaps with infants. It also comes with a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.
The greatest benefit of this bedside cot is that it rotates 360 degrees, meaning you can get closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its side wall, which is patent-pending, can be raised and then returned automatically so you can tend to your baby in bed without having to step out of your way This is particularly important for new mothers recovering from C-sections.
The swivel function allows you to snooze while your baby is sleeping with you. It also makes it easier to scoop them up to cuddle or feed them in bed. It has a nightlight with three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a timer for nursing to help you stay on the right path with your bottle-feeding or breastfeeding routine.
The premium version includes wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn-dyed fabric. It also has the option of a floor lamp to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your partner and an organizer caddy to keep everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest have a stable and adjustable base that sits on beds that are 34 inches or more and the side wall can be locked for added safety. It is designed to be used up until your baby begins to show signs that they are rolling over or has reached 20 pounds. 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 stylish bedside bassinet comes with a premium design with a range of contemporary colours, and wood effect features. It's a win for sleep. The mesh-like siding allows for plenty of air and offers a great view of baby, and the mattress is supportive enough to allow for both nighttime and nap time during the day. It also has the ability to tilt it upwards for easing congestion and reflux if needed. If you're ready for your baby a space of their own The crib can be transformed into a stylish standalone that includes a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and placed in a convenient travel bag so you can bring it along on a trip to the weekend or when your baby stays at Grandma's.
This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Award for Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers the most comfort for babies in the beginning stages. It has a comfortable and extra-thick mattress, adjustable up to five height settings, and a rocking option for fussy nappers. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium future-friendly fabric that is soft and comfortable on your baby's body.
Its slim frame makes it less bulky than the majority of bedside cots. It's also easy to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mothers have found it difficult to move the bar that connects the legs upwards and downwards. It can also be moved side to side to put it closer to your bed for feedings at night or to help your baby get back to sleep. It also has a huge storage basket to store all of baby's necessities.
4. Shnuggle Air
Shnuggle is an American company that creates products to make parenting easier for parents, and safer for infants. The brand was launched with its first hypoallergenic moses basket with no wicker in 2009. It has been awarded over 50 awards from the industry and consumer.
The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eye on your baby. The mattress is 50% more air-tight than standard foam mattresses, and is tested to the highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a bed (kit sold separately), making it an ideal sleeping solution for toddlers and newborns. Softly cushioned side panels protect the baby's arms and legs from getting caught up on the cot bars. Fabrics are washable and washable by hand.
This bedside crib attaches securely to your bed frame and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. This is the only item in this list that has a side that can be removed and drop down. It can be opened for nighttime comforting or food preparation.
This model is different from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It has soft padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents little legs and arms from getting tangled. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby inside and out.
It also has a few more features than the majority of cribs on this list including an incline that is gentle to aid with colic and reflux. There's also a hammock for storage under the crib and seven height adjustments. Our parents who have tested it have reported that the safety catch on the top bar can be noisy when it is reattached. This may wake your baby. The mattress and fabric can be taken out and cleaned by hand. The crib is easy to put together.
5. Clair de Lune
The third movement in Claude Debussy’s 1890 Suite bergamasque 'Clair de Lune,' (French moonlight) is based on Paul verlaine's poetic wistfulness and conveys an ethereal feeling of a smoky Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight the film, where Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he woos Bella and stares at Bella with that lusty vampire. It's a romantic melodrama certain, but at least the music's great.
Mike Mills adapted the piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon, in which it is performed not by a piano, but the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.
