The Best bedside baby sleeper Cot

These cribs are designed to be placed by your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am for feedings and changing nappy. They are also an excellent alternative to a Moses Basket.

The Lullaby Trust, NHS and other safe sleep experts suggest that babies sleep in a crib far from your bed. This will prevent the risk of suffocation and overheating. This cosy option was a favourite among our mum testers. It glides in a motion that helps soothe babies back to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It was designed to allow you to co-sleep without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently lulls your baby into dreamland without you having to get off your side of the bed. It also comes with a one-touch glide lock that secures it after your child is fast asleep. There are safety straps to keep it firmly attached 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 add to the security and comfort of your sleeper. It's also easy to put together and disassemble, making it ideal to travel cot bedside with and pack away. The cot comes with a machine-washable mattress cover and is easy to clean. Additional cotton sheets are available in two-packs.

Roanna was awed by this cotbed and said it was "a excellent purchase". She also liked the ease of the glide was gentle, and lulled her to sleep. She also thought the design was elegant and said it could be incorporated into many bedrooms. She did mention that it is great for infants, but when they reach six months, you will require a bigger cot.

She also appreciated that the sliding side panel could be moved down with one hand, meaning she could quickly answer alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments, so it can be adjusted to almost any size bed, and it comes with straps and clips to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features with a side pouch that's perfect for diapers, nipple cream, and all the other essentials you'll require during the newborn stage. It also comes with an extremely sturdy mattress and base that is easy to clean up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps associated with infants. It also has a machine washable mattress to keep it clean.

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

Its swivel feature allows you to snooze while your baby sleeps beside you and it also makes it easier to scoop them up to cuddle or feed them in the bed. It comes with a night light and three soothing sounds, two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to keep you on the right track in your breastfeeding or bottle feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside use has wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also comes with a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your companion, and a storage caddy that keeps everything you need at your fingertips. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy and adjustable base that fits on beds that are 34 inches or more and its side wall can be locked for extra security. It's designed to be used until your child shows signs of rolling over or reaching 20 pounds. It is JPMA certified and independently tested to meet U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada safety standards.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

With its premium clean design, available in a variety of modern colors and wood effect details this elegant bedside bassinet is a real winner for sleep. The breathable mesh siding allows for plenty of air and offers a great view of your baby. the mattress is comfortable enough to allow for both nighttime and daytime naps. It also has a reflux-incline function to reduce reflux and congestion when needed. If you're ready to give your baby their own room the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with the most comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and stored in a convenient travel bag so you can bring it along on a trip to the weekend or even when your baby is at Grandma's.

The co-sleeper has been nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards, which are for the best Cot or Crib or Moses Basket. It provides optimum comfort to baby in the beginning stages. It features a breathable and extra thick mattress that can be adjusted to five height settings and a rocking feature for babies who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare Maxi-Cosi's latest premium, future-friendly fabric, which is soft and comfy on baby's skin.

Its slim frame makes it much smaller than other cots for bedside and is easy to raise it to the proper bed level using just two levers (although some mums found the bar attaching the legs difficult to move upwards and downwards). It can also be moved from side to side to put it closer to your bed for night feedings or to help soothe your baby to sleep. It also has a large basket that can store all your baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is an American company that creates products to make parenting easier for parents and safer for babies. The company was founded with their first hypoallergenic wicker-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib improve breathability while allowing you to keep an eagle eye on your baby. Its mattress, which is tested to meet the highest British safety standards, is 50% more breathable. The crib can also be transformed into a cot by an additional kit, making it an adaptable sleep solution for newborns and toddlers. The softly cushioned sides prevent babies' arms or legs from getting caught in the cot bars, and the fabrics are washable and removable.

The bedside cosleeper crib is secured to your bed or divan frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to maneuver. It's the only item on this list with an opening side that can be opened to give you access to your food at night or comforting.

This model is different from the other bassinets which are in this guide. It has softly cushioned side panels instead of bars for cots. This prevents the legs and arms of babies from becoming entangled. It's also a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a C-section because it's easy to lift baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also comes with more features than the other cribs that are on this list, like an easy incline for colic and reflux, a storage hammock underneath and seven height adjustments. However, our testers for parents did say the safety catch on the top bar may be loud when it is reattached, which may wake up your baby. The mattress and the fabric are both movable and hand washed, and the crib is simple to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement in the 1890 Suite bergamasque by Claude Debussy "Clair de Lune," (French moonlight), is based on Paul Verlaine’s romantic poetry and offers a dreamy feeling of a smoky Italian small town. It's also featured in Twilight where Edward Cullen plays it as the actor gazes at Bella with his vampire love. It's a melodramatic love story certainly but the music is fantastic.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a pianist, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.