A Small Bedside Cot That Attaches to Your Adult Bed
A bedside crib allows you to keep your baby close during the night without the need to get out of bed. The breathable fabric allows you to easily see your baby, and they're easy to lower for those sleepy 3am feeds.
Some double as a moses basket too.
What is a bedside cot?
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet or co-sleeper) is a small infant cot that attaches to your adult bed, allowing your infant to sleep in a safe environment with you. It is a safe method of co-sleeping that doesn't increase your risk of SIDS, like bedsharing. It also helps you bond with the new baby.
The cots come with an end that can be lowered so that you can reach your baby easily at night to soothe and feed them. This is particularly useful for mothers recovering from a csection. Many are also mobile or foldable, which means you can take them on your travels and use them as a temporary sleep option for babies who aren't quite ready to move into a cot that is full size.
If you're looking for a crib that is bedside Look for a crib with a breathable mattress and a protective cover to shield your baby from staining. You might also want purchase some baby-safe accessories like a blanket or teether.
If you're looking for a more long-term option, some cribs come with conversion kits that allow you to turn them into a cot, or a toddler bed when the time comes. This is a great option for extending their life span and making the transition more seamless. Some have a removable top section that can be converted into a bassinet, while others can be used on an ordinary or high-rise adult bed. This is a great option for families who are planning to travel frequently or change between bedrooms at night. It is also important to consider the size of your bedroom to ensure that you can squeeze the crib comfortably. Many cribs have risers that can be used to create an incline to accommodate babies with reflux.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Roomie Glide, a bedside crib manufactured by the English brand Joie, is a great addition to their line of high-quality products for babies. The idea behind the product is to help parents bond with their babies whilst sleeping side by side without sharing a bed this co-sleeper has features that make parent-baby bonding safe, easy and fun.
A gentle rocking motion can be activated by pressing a button. It can help soothe baby to sleep with a gentle beat that doesn't disturb their natural sleeping pattern. This is ideal for toddlers and older infants who are struggling to settle and can help with digestive issues like colic and reflux.
The crib can also be attached to the side of the bed with a strap and clip attachment. This makes the crib stable and secure which allows you to rest peacefully, without having to worry that your child will slide off into the middle. The rounded shape of the cocoon is complemented by softly padding on the sides as well as double mesh windows on both ends. This allows airflow while keeping your baby safe.
The mattress is firm and comfortable and has a removable cover. The aluminum frame is lightweight, making the crib very mobile and easy to put together. The four wheels that are rubber-covered and lockable ensure that the crib will not leave marks on your flooring and are easy to move. It is easy to clean using cloths that wipe clean and is simple to tote in a bag for travel, which makes it ideal for overnight absences from home.
The TuttiBambini CoZee air
Designed to be a safe next-to-me crib from birth to six months old, this premium model comes with rocking bars as well as castors for ease of movement. Its deluxe airflow mattress offers a comfortable sleep surface while ventilators keep your baby cool. There are 6 different height settings and an incline option that can help with congestion and reflux.
The Tutti Bambini COZee air crib has a fabric that can be removed and a wipe-clean lining. This makes it easier to clean than other bedside cribs that are a mess to clean. Additionally, it comes with a top bar that can be easily lowered to feed at night without having to fumble with zips in the dark.
Anna found that the CoZee was a comfortable and safe place to sleep for her baby. She liked that it didn't move like other models so she wasn't woken up at night while trying to comfort her child to feed. She also appreciated that the sides of the chair could be lowered so that she didn't have to reach over her partner to lift the child to feed her at night.
The CoZee is available in charcoal or oak and is a chic option for any bedroom. It's more stylish than other cribs we've tried that are usually utilitarian. It's also relatively lightweight at just 11kg, and comes with a carry bag which allows you to take it with you on holiday or when you move your home. The only things you'll need to buy are a waterproof sheet and a safety strap for co-sleeping. There are step-bystep instructions and photos to guide you through the process as you open the box, making it a single-person job if needed.
The Maxi-Cosi lora
The Iora is a bassinet for infants designed to help parents feel closer to their baby while they sleep. It can be adjusted upwards and downwards and moved to three different slide positions, to fit beside the bed of the parent or in the corner so that the baby is always within reach. The breathable mesh siding allows air to flow through and allows you to glance at your little one. And you can store additional pajamas and other items in the large storage basket beneath.
The Iora is a smaller bedside crib that folds flat. travel cot bedside comes with a travel bag to allow it to be carried anywhere. Our mom testers were able to move it from room to room, and believed it was a great size for a small bedside cot, not too big or small. The large storage basket is ideal to store bedding and nappies.
This is a great choice for parents who wish to sleep in a co-sleeping bed, but don't wish to share their bed. If one of the partners has mobility issues like arthritis or back pain. Our mum testers love the fact that they can easily access their child in the Iora, and that it has an optional reflux incline to help alleviate gas.
Our mothers appreciate the fact that the mattress is in line with NICE guidelines, which are to place the infant in a crib or Moses basket on its own (with no blankets, toys, pillows, etc). They also claim that the mattress is comfortable and firm for the baby and easy to find sheets for. It's not as light as some of the cribs that are smaller on our list, so if prefer something lighter and easier for you to move, you can choose another alternative.