A newborn bedside cot newborn cot is a compact sleeper that allows babies to share the same space as their parents without the risk of sleeping together (which the AAP advises against due to suffocation and SIDS). It helps you take care of your infant and feed them throughout the night.
This mattress is a firm mattress to support babies’ backs and minimize the chance of SIDS. It can be swiveled over your adult bed so that you can carry your baby to the top to snuggle them at sunrise or for late night nursing.
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A bedside cot, sometimes referred to as a co-sleeper, is the bassinet-style baby cot that clips or attaches to your bed. This lets you reach your baby easily and safely for a mid-night feed, comforting, or cuddles. They are a great choice for new parents or mums recovering from a c-section because they provide easy access to baby and do not require you to get up.
There are a variety of designs available that range from basic models with just a drop-down option to more sophisticated models that can be adjusted in a variety of ways with incline and height options. Many convert to an independent crib for daytime naps or when your baby is a few months old and sleeping longer at night.
One of our favorites is the Maxi-Cosi Lura, which was nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards, including Best Cot Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket. MFM home tester Emily said she was impressed by how chic and modern the design was. She also appreciated the fact that it can be used as a bassinet, or clipped to your existing bed, for a safe side-by-side sleep. She also adored its soft mattress which has passed our tests for firmness and also that it comes with an option to manually tilt it for reflux sufferers.
She didn’t like the fact that it had a non mesh panel at the bottom and she thought it was too heavy to move from room to room. She also found it to be a bit heavy to carry up and down the stairs once folded away into its bag for travel.
Size
A bedside cot resembles a bassinet that is connected to the side of your bed. It allows you to easily reach your baby during the night for feeding nappies, comforting and feeding. It’s also great for mothers recovering from the C-section.
The NHS and Lullaby Trust recommend that you keep your baby separate from you for the first six months, to decrease the chance of SIDS. The crib at the bedside travel cot, with its low sides is a great method to do this. It lets you access your baby easily throughout the night.
It is essential that your baby is sleeping on a firm, not an extremely soft mattress. Newborns don’t have the motor control to rotate and a soft mattress could increase the risk of being suffocated. The mattress is made of skin-friendly and breathe-able materials. It’s comfortable for your baby, yet sufficient to be secure.
Mum home tester Jasmin was pleased with the fact that the crib does not take up a lot of space in her bedroom and she found it to be the perfect size for a newborn. The mattress she rated as also of good quality, as opposed to others that feel thin and thin. She also appreciates that it has storage space underneath for bedding and clothes which many bassinets don’t.
MFM mum home tester Mehack is a big fan of the side wall with a removable design that lets you drop it down to give easy access to your newborn. She also likes the fact that legs fold under the bed so that it doesn’t look heavy or take up a lot of floor space. She’s also impressed with the ease of being able to move around the house whenever you’d like in the middle of the night, which is convenient for meals and check-ins.
A recipient of the Gold award in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards and the CoZee Air is a popular choice amongst parents. It has a clever design that has four pulleys that can be used to raise or lower your crib. It also comes with a large basket for blankets, toys, and other essentials. It’s also easy to assemble and light in weight and portable, which is ideal to travel with your baby.
Safety
It is important to think about the safety of the crib for your newborn. The Lullaby Trust, as well as the NHS recommend that babies do not be placed in parents’ beds due to the risk of suffocation as well as sudden infant death syndrome. Bassinets for bedside use allow parents to keep their babies close, which allows for nighttime feedings as well as monitoring without having to leave their bed.
This close proximity can also aid breastfeeding mothers since it lets them attend to the needs of their baby while they sleep. This can help to maintain milk supply and encourage breastfeeding. Some cots for bedside rocking crib use adjustable height options that can help both the mother and baby to get into the bassinet for feedings or other activities throughout the night.
Many bassinets are equipped with a firm mattress, which is designed to decrease the risk of suffocation and is in line with industry standards. It is essential to provide support for the bones of a newborn as they are still soft and are not fully formed. The mattress should be covered with a fitted sheet to reduce the risk of suffocation caused by dust mites and other allergens, and kept clean and free of irritants.
Some cots with a bedside can be tilted, which is useful for babies with reflux or digestive issues, but this should always be done with a lot of care and at a moderate angle. It is also essential to stay clear of adding pillows, duvets or crib bumpers to the bassinet as these can pose the risk of suffocation for your baby and should only be used when the cot is on flat surfaces.
It’s also worth considering an adjustable bassinet with an attached system that is secure and can be easily fixed to your existing bed without the need for tools. This feature is especially beneficial for parents who find it difficult to get their child in and out of the crib or are worried about their child accidentally falling asleep. If your bassinet has an attachment that is secure, it is a good idea to regularly check it. Make sure there aren’t any gaps and that the system is securely attached.
Comfort
If you’re a soon-to-be parent, the comfort of your child is one of your primary concerns. There’s a new solution to sleep that lets you keep your baby close at night, without the danger of sharing the bed. The newborn bedside cot is essentially a bassinet-style cot which is fixed to the side of your bed, allowing you to safely take them away for night feeding and soothing. It is also a great choice for mothers who are recovering from a C-section as it eliminates the need to stand or bend over.
Modern bedside cots for babies should have a flat, firm mattress to encourage safe sleeping habits and lower the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. The bedding should be simple, with just a cot sheet and a blanket that is tightly tucked at the bottom. Avoid bumpers, toys, and pillows that may fall onto your baby posing a suffocation risk. If your baby is familiar with being swaddled, you can use a swaddle or baby sleep bag for the first few weeks, although this should be removed when possible after they’ve developed the strength to unwrap themselves.
Some cribs for bedside crib travel cot use an adjustable or drop-down side that gives you an easy access to your baby for feeding and comfort in the middle of the night. This feature is ideal for parents who want to keep a close relationship with their child, while still following NHS guidelines for sleep. If you’re planning to sleep in the same bed as your child it’s important to know that this practice has been linked to a higher risk of SIDS, particularly when a parent accidentally is able to roll onto their child during sleep.
A fabric that is breathable is an important safety factor, since it’s designed to keep your baby cool and comfortable throughout the night. This is especially important if you intend to sleep with your newborn, since the risk of being overheated when sleeping increases. The SnuzPod4 has an exclusive breathable side panel that aids in improving the airflow and keeps your baby comfortable.
