How to Choose the Best Bedside Cot uk

Official guidelines for safe sleep from both NHS and Lullaby Trust recommends that newborns sleep in their own crib or Moses basket. A crib for bed is a practical and space-saving option for room-sharing new parents.

Mumsnetters love this co-sleeper as it's large and spacious, with plenty of room for babies to grow and wriggle and far more substantial than a Moses basket. It's also simple to put together, and comes with a bag for carrying.

What is a bedside crib?

Bedside cribs (also known as side sleepers, bassinets or co-sleepers) are an effective and safe method for your baby to sleep near you during the early months. These cribs fix to your bed and let you bring your baby closer to you at night for feeding or comforting without the threat of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome that is a result of traditional bed-sharing. They're also a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or recovering from a caesarean.

They're typically smaller than a regular cot or cotbed, yet they provide ample space for your baby to sleep. You can choose from a variety of designs and features based on your preferences. A majority of cribs for bedside use a drop down or removable side, which makes it easier to reach your baby for night feeds and are also available in various heights to suit the size of your bed.

Some cribs for bedside cots use a riser that allows you to add a slight rise to the sleep area that can help with reflux and an easy zip-off side for cleaning. Some cribs feature manual rocking features which can provide a soothing distraction to your newborn. You'll require a mattress that's comfortable to be used with your crib. It should be at least 30cm thick to give your baby enough headroom.

You can rest assured that your child will be safe and secure in a cot that is positioned at the bedside. With stars like Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid all being fans of the SNOO bedside crib, it's worth considering this fashionable alternative to moses basket.

Safety

The Lullaby Trust, in conjunction with the NHS, has issued official safe sleeping guidelines that advise that babies stay in the same bedroom as their parents for the first six months. However they should not be sleeping in your bed. This is to reduce the chance of suffocation and sudden infant death syndrome. A bedside crib lets you keep your baby close to help soothe them to sleep and night feed them without having to leave your bed. It's also ideal when you are unable to move after an operation or are recovering from C-section.

Our top pick for a bedside crib, the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 Travel Cot Bedside Crib (Brewwiki.Win) is small and folds flat in a matter of seconds and fits into its own bag for travel, which makes it perfect for trips to the beach and nights away from home. It's the lightest option for a bedside cot sale cot. It comes with a comfy deep foam mattress wallows you to be able to see your baby at all times. This is particularly useful in the case of 3am feeds that are bleary-eyed, when a quick glance can make all the difference. One such option is the Sleepiest BassiNest that is easy to lower, as outlined by our MFM home tester Emily.

Budget

A bedside crib is a great option if you are not ready to upgrade to a bigger crib. The crib is attached to your bed so that you can easily reach your baby for night feeds or comfort them without disturbing yourself. It's an excellent choice for those who have limited movement following an operation such as a C-section. Celebrity moms such as Binky Felstead and Stacey Solomon have also chosen it.

Our Parents Testers loved this latest version of the popular Chicco crib, which won 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot or Crib. It's afclimatizing and spacious and comes with six height options to accommodate growing babies, as well as a gentle setting for the incline. It can be used as a travel crib and comes with a handy storage case.

A bedside cosleeper crib can be difficult to move around the home, but our Parents Testers found the Shnuggle Air on the side of the crib easy to maneuver. It is among the lightest options and can be packed into its own travel bag.

The SnuzPod bedside cot is another highly rated item that's easy to fold and assemble and comes with a variety of features to ensure an unwinding night's sleep. It has a removable, lift-off bassinet that fits more beds than other cots. The fabric is breathable and helps to regulate your baby's temperature. It features a soft rocking feature and an incline for reflux. It is also lightweight enough to use as a crib for travel cot bedside crib travel when you are out and about. It's a bit more expensive than other bedside cot used cribs, but Parent Testers believe it's worth the extra expense.