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The Best Bedside Cot For Newborns

A bedside crib is a bassinet style crib that attaches to the side of your mattress. This allows you to reach your baby at night to feed them without fuss. They're suitable from birth to approximately six months.

The Lullaby Trust and the NHS both recommend that newborns have separate cots to their parents in their beds. This will lower the chance of SIDS. The best cribs for beds allow for this.

1. Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Co-Sleeper

When co-sleeping was a brand-new concept, a father-and-son team founded Arm's Reach and came up with a design that allowed parents to be able to sleep comfortably with their infants. It was the first cot for bedside - on front page - that allowed babies to sleep together without falling or suffocating into the mattress. The Clear-Vue is still in widespread use and has a 25-year history and no reported deaths or injuries.

It comes with leg extensions built-in to adjust for different mattress heights. It also comes with sheets and a fitted cover. The bassinet is suitable for babies up to five months old, or until they begin pushing up on their knees. The Co-Sleeper is able to be used as a stand-alone bassinet, or it can attach to the bed of the parent using the strap that comes with it and plate. It is simple to switch between the two modes by pulling a string. However it is not able to conform to federal standards as an attached bed. Therefore, your child is not safe to leave unattended.

McKenna was also impressed by the Co-Sleeper's ease of use. She said it is simple to lift your baby in and out of the bassinet from the cozy bed for feedings at night or for other needs. He also praised the security of the Co-Sleeper, saying that it meets all crib and baby bassinet standards. It's been on the marketplace for decades and "about 1.5 million units have been sold" with no reported infant deaths or injuries.

The Clear-Vue bedside crib and cot cot was the most accessible of all the cots that we evaluated. The swiveling sleep area and adjustable height of the Clear-Vue helped you to reach your baby and comfort them. The Clear-Vue does not have lower sidewalls, which require you to kneel or reach down to retrieve your baby.

The Clear-Vue is the only one of our top picks that doesn't attach to a parent's bed, but it was a close second and far better than some we tested that were designed to be attached to a parental bed. It is sturdy and solid and has plenty of storage.

2. HALO Bassinest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is the sole bedside cot that can rotate 360 degrees which brings baby closer, making it easier for parents to get in and out. It also has a lower wall that lets moms tend to their infants without getting out of bed--a major benefit for nursing moms who require help with their infants in cluster feeding in the first few months and weeks following delivery.

The Bassinest has mesh sides that allow airflow and the ability to swivel for parents who want to monitor the baby throughout the night. The ability to see the baby and keep them in close proximity can make a huge difference during the tired delirium that is a result of becoming a parent.

The Bassinest model received top scores in the Convenience test, which rates features that make it simple to clean and use. This is a must for anyone dealing with diaper blowouts and spit-ups which are all too common in the first few months of life. The Bassinest can be cleaned easily with water and is lightweight. The mattress pad is washable. It comes with a side bag for diapers and nipple lotion, which you will need in those sleepless first days of motherhood.

There are a variety of models of the Bassinest. One is the standard Essentia model, which is without extra features. There is also the LUXE Plus series, which has white noise and vibrations to help babies fall asleep and stay asleep. Both models include mattresses, a fitted sheet, and a huge storage caddy that's more spacious than the storage bags on other Bassinest options.

The LUXE PLUS series also has the option of lowering the wall lock, a sturdy and stable base that can be adjusted to fit most beds from 22" to 34", a floor light which helps you see your newborn throughout the day and a storage caddy that can store any additional bedding or items. It's not suitable for travel cot bedside due to its size and weight, but the swivel feature is great to keep your baby close when you're at home.

3. Joie Roomie Glide

Designed to make parent-baby bonding an absolute pleasure this co-sleeper from English brand Joie is more than a crib for the bed. With a single-hand glide and sliding side panels it lets you sleep comfortably next to your baby without having to share your own bed. You can feed, soothe or snuggle your baby in the comfort of your bed. Enjoy every moment of the baby's first year.

Joie Roomie Glide is an easy to use and simple to clean cot that is a great choice for new parents seeking a safe method to co-sleep with their newborn. Its cocoon-like rounded shape with softly padded sides, as well as double mesh windows let you observe your baby's sleep from your own bed or sofa. The side panel that slides up and lowers with one hand, making it easy to respond to those late night wake-up calls. Plus, the gliding motion gently soothes your little one into a peaceful slumber so you can get an excellent night's rest too.

The crib has an washable, fitted mattress that's removable for easy cleaning and a lightweight yet sturdy aluminium frame for ease of movement. It has four lockable wheels to help keep it in place, and is backed with a rubber-coated material to protect scratches to the floor.

One of the best things about the Roomie Glide is its adjustable height - you can adjust the legs to meet the height of your own bed or sofa, so it stays in perfect alignment with your baby's mattress. This is especially useful when you're breastfeeding, as you can feed your baby without leaving your bed. The height also helps reduce the chance of your child falling out of the crib.

Another handy feature is the built-in rocking feature that is perfect for babies. Two buttons on the side of the crib activate a gentle rocking movement that is soothing and relaxing for infants. You can select a slow or a lively pace. The glide feature can be turned off after your baby has fallen asleep.

The only drawback of the Roomie Glide cot is that it is only suitable for infants. You will need to upgrade your baby to a bigger crib when he/she turns six months (normally around the time they move into their room). Roanna found it to be an excellent cotbed and would recommend it.

4. Bjorn Cradle

The Bjorn Cradle makes a great choice for parents seeking a stylish, simple bedside cosleeper cot. Its simple design is beautiful in any space and is simple to use and set up. Its low height makes it a great option for parents who want to watch their baby while they sleep. This bassinet was rated above average in our Eco-Health Category because it contains no chemicals that can cause flames and also has a an extremely low amount of toxic materials. It is also certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I for baby items.

The BabyBjorn cradle is small, cozy cradle that soothes babies by gently rocking them. Parents can manually rock their baby, or the cradle can transform their movements into gentle rocking. The transparent mesh sides of the cradle promote air circulation, allowing parents to watch their baby while they sleep.

The cradle is easy to move around the house due to its lightweight weight. It is also easy to clean and is machine-washable using the mattress pad and designated sheet. It is essential to remember that the cradle shouldn't be used in conjunction with any other padding or comforter.

Like all sleeping spaces, it's important to practice safe slumber habits to reduce the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). This includes putting your baby on their backs for every nap and while sleeping in the cradle. It is also recommended to end the use of the cradle as soon as your baby starts to push up on their knees and hands or reaches 8kg/18 lbs, whichever comes first.

As with the other bassinets and cradles BabyBjorn cradle is constructed with baby-friendly materials that have been tested to meet the most recent safety standards. The manufacturer tests their products to be sure they do not contain harmful chemicals or toxins which could harm your child. The cradle is made from cotton and polyester, and is free from allergens that can irritate your baby's sensitive skin. The fabric also promotes air circulation and is hypoallergenic.