The Best bedside sleeper cot Cot

These cribs are designed to be put close to your bed, [Redirect Only] making it easier to reach your baby at 3am to feed them and nappy changes. They're also a good alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep advice from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends infants sleep in a crib away from your bed in order to avoid the risk of suffocation or overheating. Our mum testers loved this cozy solution with an elegant gliding motion that helps help babies sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide bedside cot is an innovative product from English brand Joie. It is designed to let you sleep together without sharing your bed. It has a smooth, single-hand glide that gently eases baby into dreamland without you needing to leave your side of the bed. It also comes with a one-touch glide lock that secures it once your little one is asleep. Safety straps keep it firmly attached and retractable wheels allow you to move it as you like.

The softly padded sides, double-mesh window and curvaceous cocoon shape add to the comfort of your child sleeper. It is also easy to disassemble and assemble, making it perfect for travel and packing. The cot comes with a machine washable mattress cover that is easy to clean. Additional sheets of cotton are sold in two-packs.

Roanna loved the cotbed and described it as "a excellent purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design to be stylish and said that it could be incorporated into many bedroom decors. She did say that it is great for babies, but when they reach six months, you will require a bigger cot.

She also liked the fact that the side panel that slides could be lifted by one hand, which meant she could easily answer those wake-up calls from her bed to feed or soothe her children. Another plus point was that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to almost any size of bed, and comes with clips and straps that can be used to secure it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Bassinest Swivel Mattress has plenty of features and includes a side bag which is ideal for diapers, nipple cream and all the other essentials you'll need during the infant stage. It also has a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned up after blowouts, spit-ups and other mishaps that come with infants. It also comes with a machine-washable sheet so that you can keep it clean.

The best thing about this cot bedside is that it rotates 360 degrees, which means you can be closer to your baby to ensure peace of mind. Its patented side walls lower and automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is especially important for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

The swivel feature makes it simple to grab your baby for cuddles or feeds while you're sleeping. It comes with a night light and three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration and a nursing timer to ensure you are on the right paticicle9/">rocking bedside crib feature for nappers who are fussy. It's also made of EcoCare, Maxi-Cosi's new premium, future-proof fabric which is soft and comfy on your baby's skin.

It's compact frame makes it less bulky than the majority of bedside cots. It's also simple to raise the bed to the right level with just two levers. (Some mums have found it difficult to move the bar linking the legs 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 your baby get to sleep. It also comes with a large basket that can store all 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-less moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 consumer and industry awards.

The dual-view mesh sides of the crib increase the airflow while allowing parents to keep an eagle eye on your baby. The mattress, tested to meet the highest British safety standards and is 50 more than a mattress that is breathable. The crib can also be converted into a cot using a separate kit, resulting in an adaptable sleeping solution for infants and toddlers. Softly padded side panels prevent the baby bedside crib's arms and legs from being caught by cot bars. Fabrics are removable and can be washed by hand.

This bedside crib can be attached securely to your bed frame, and its swivel wheels mean it's easy to maneuver. It's the only product on this list that has an opening side that can be opened to allow you access for nighttime feeding or comforting.

This model is distinct from the other bassinets that are featured in this guide. It features soft padded side panels instead of bars for cots. This helps prevent the legs and arms of babies from getting caught in. It's also a great option for women who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section since it's easy to lift baby in and out for nursing and relaxing.

It also has a few extra features that are not found in the majority of cribs listed on this list that include a gentle slope to aid with colic and reflux. There's also a storage hammock under the crib, and seven height adjustments. However, our parents who tested it say the safety catch on the top bar could be loud when it is reattached, which could wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be removed and washed by hand. The crib is easy to assemble.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy called 'Clair deLune' (French for moonlight) is based on Paul Verlaine's wistful poem. It gives the impression of a sunny Italian small bedside cot town. It's also used in Twilight in which Edward Cullen plays it as he gazes at Bella with his love for a vampire. It's a romantic melodrama certain however the music is fantastic.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 film C'mon C'mon. In the film, the piece isn't performed by a piano player, but by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.