The Best Bedside Cot For Newborns
A bedside crib is a bassinet-style cot that fixes to the bed's side which makes it easy to reach your baby for a relaxed night's feeding. These are suitable for infants from birth up to six months old.
Official safe sleeping guidelines from both the NHS and The Lullaby Trust recommends newborns sleep in a separate crib from parents' beds to lower the chance of SIDS. These best bedside cots can help.
1. Arm's Reach Clear-Vue Co-Sleeper
Arm's Reach was founded by a father and mother team at a time when co-sleeping wasn't the norm. They designed a design that would allow parents to rest comfortably with their infants. It was the very first bedside cot that allowed babies to sleep in close proximity without falling over or suffocating the mattress. The Clear-Vue is still in wide use in the present, with a 25-year history and no reported deaths or injuries.
It comes with a fitted mattress and an infant bassinet. The bassinet is designed for infants from five to six months old or until they start pushing up on their hands and knees, whichever occurs first. The Co-Sleeper can be used as a stand-alone bassinet, or it can be affixed to the bed of the parent using the strap that comes with it and plate. It's easy to transfer between the two modes with a simple pull of a string, but you should be aware that it does not meet the federal requirements for a bed that is attached so your child should never be left unattended in this sleeping arrangement.
McKenna was impressed with the Co-Sleeper's accessibility, stating that it's simple to lift the baby in and out of the bassinet for meals in the middle of the night or other requirements from your bed. He also praised the safety of the Co-Sleeper, saying that it is in compliance with all requirements for baby bassinets and cribs. It has been on the marketplace for decades and "about 1.5 million units have been sold" with no reported infant injuries or deaths.
The Clear-Vue bedside cot was the easiest to access of all the cots that we tested. Its swiveling sleeping area and adjustable height made it easier to reach in and comfort your baby. Other models had lower-sided walls that required you to reach over or crouch down to retrieve your child however not the Clear-Vue.
The Clear-Vue was the only model in our top five that wasn't attached to the bed of the parent. However, it was a close second and far superior to some of the beds we tested, which were designed to be connected to parent beds. It's sturdy and sturdy, with plenty of storage.
2. HALO Bassinest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is one of the few bedside cot that can rotate 360 degrees, bringing baby closer and making it easier for parents to to get in and out. It also features a lowering wall which allows moms to take care of their infants without having to get out of the bed. This is a fantastic feature for nursing mothers who need assistance with feeding their babies in clusters during the first few weeks and month after delivery.
The Bassinest has mesh side walls to allow for airflow and an swivel feature for parents who want to monitor the baby throughout the night. Being close to the baby and easily accessible can make all the difference in the tired delirium of new parenthood particularly during late-night nursing sessions.
The Bassinest scored well in the Convenience Assessment, which rates features to make it easy-to-use and clean. This is a necessity for anyone who has to contend with spit ups and diaper blowouts in the beginning of life. The Bassinest can be easily cleaned with water and is a light weight. The mattress pad is also washable. It comes with a side bag to store diapers and nipple lotion, which you'll need in those sleepless first days of motherhood.
There are several different models of Bassinest. One is the standard Essentia, which has no extra features. There is also the LUXE Plus series, which has white noise and vibrating to aid in assisting babies to fall asleep and stay asleep. Both models come with a fitted sheet, mattress pad and a large storage bag that's larger than the other Bassinest options.
The LUXE Plus series includes a lowering-wall lock, a stable and sturdy base that adjusts for most beds between 22" and 34" and an adjustable floor lamp that lets you see your baby throughout the day and a removable storage bag that can store any extra bedding or items. It's not ideal for travel due to its size and weight, but the swivel function is great to keep your baby close when you're at home.
3. Joie Roomie Glide
This co-sleeper by English brand Joie was created to create parent-baby bonds a dream. It is more than just a crib. It lets you lay next to your child without sharing your bed. You can feed, soothe or hug your baby right from the peace of your own bed and enjoy every waking moment of the infant stage.
co sleeper bedside cot is easy to use and clean. It's perfect for parents who want to sleep together with their infant. Its rounded cocoon-shaped design with softly padding on the sides and a double mesh window allows you to monitor your baby's sleeping from your couch or bed. The sliding side panel can be adjusted and lowered with one hand. This makes it easier to answer late-night wakeup calls. The gliding motion gently eases your baby into a peaceful slumber to ensure you get a good night's sleep too.
The crib is equipped with a washable mattress that's removable for easy cleaning, and an aluminum, lightweight but sturdy frame that allows for easy movement. It comes with four locking wheels to keep it secure in its place. It's also covered with a rubber-coated material to protect scratches to the floor.
The Roomie Glide's adjustable height is among its most useful features. You can adjust the legs to ensure that they are perfectly aligned 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 baby falling out of the crib.
Another great feature is the built-in rocking function that is perfect for babies. Two buttons located on the sides of the crib activate an easy rocking motion that is relaxing and soothing for your baby. You can choose to go at a slow or vigorous pace, and the gliding feature can be locked after your baby is asleep.
The only drawback of the Roomie Glide cot is that it is only suitable for infants. You will need to upgrade your baby's cot to a full size cot once he or she is six months old (normally at the time they move into their new room). Roanna found it to be an excellent cotbed and would recommend it.
4. Bjorn Cradle
The Bjorn Cradle is an excellent option for parents looking for a stylish, simple bedside cot. It's simple design looks great in any room and is simple to use and set up. Its low-height design is a great feature for parents who need to keep an eye on their child while sleeping. This bassinet scored above the average in our Eco-Health Category since it is free of flame retardant chemicals and has an extremely low amount of harmful materials. It is also certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I for baby products.
The BabyBjorn cradle is compact, comfortable cradle that soothes babies by gently rocking them. Parents can manually rock their baby, or the cradle can turn their own movements into gentle rocking. The cradle's mesh sides promote air circulation and allow parents to watch their newborn while sleeping.
In addition to its compact size The cradle's light weight makes it simple to move from room to room. It is also easy to clean and machine-washed with the mattress pad and the designated sheet. It is essential to remember that the cradle shouldn't be used in conjunction with any other padding, mattress or comforter.
To decrease the risk of SIDS, it is crucial to practice safe sleeping habits in all sleeping areas. It is crucial to put your baby on its back at every nap and in the cradle. It is also recommended to stop using the cradle when your baby starts pushing up on their knees and hands or reaches 8kg/18 lbs or 8 kg/18 lbs, whichever is first.
Like the rest of our bassinets and cribs, the BabyBjorn cradle is made with baby-friendly materials that have been tested to meet the most recent safety standards. In fact, the manufacturer tests their products to ensure that they don't contain harmful chemicals or chemicals that could harm your baby. The cradle's fabric is polyester and cotton, and it's free of allergens which can cause irritation to the skin of your baby. The fabric also aids in air circulation and is hypoallergenic.