The Best Bedside Cot For Newborns
A bedside crib with changing table crib is a bassinet type crib that is attached to the side of your mattress. This makes it easy to reach your baby at night for a relaxed feeding. They are suitable from birth until about six months.
Official safe sleeping guidelines from both the NHS and The Lullaby Trust recommends newborns sleep in a separate crib from parents’ beds in order to reduce the risk of SIDS. These best bedside cots allow this.
1. Arm’s Reach Cosleeper with Clear-Vue
Co-sleeping was a new idea, a mother-and-father team formed Arm’s Reach and came up with a design that would let parents be able to sleep comfortably with their infants. It was the first-ever bedside cot, which allows infants to sleep close without being suffocated or falling into the mattress or onto the parent’s side of the bed. The Clear-Vue is still in widespread use today, with over 25 years of history and no reported injuries or deaths.
It is equipped with leg extensions to adjust to different mattress heights and includes sheets and a fitted cover. The bassinet is meant 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 purchased as a bassinet which can be used by itself or can be attached to the parent’s mattress using the included strap and plate. The Co-Sleeper is simple to switch between both modes by pulling strings. However, it does not meet federal standards for an attached bed. Therefore, your baby should not be left unattended.
McKenna was awed by the Co-Sleeper’s accessibility, noting that it’s easy to get a baby into and out of the bassinet during middle-of-the-night feedings or other care needs from your bed. He also praised its safety, saying the Co-Sleeper is compliant with all crib and bassinet standards and has been available for a long time with « probably 1.5 million units sold » and no reported incidents of infants being injured or killed.
In our tests in our tests, the Clear-Vue was the most easy to get into of the cots for amazon bedside cot use we tested. The swiveling sleeping space and adjustable height of the Clear-Vue helped you to reach your child and comfort them. The Clear-Vue does not have lower sidewalls which require you to stand or crouch down to retrieve your baby.
The Clear-Vue was the only model in our top five that wasn’t attached to the parent’s bed. It was a close runner-up and was far superior to some of the beds we evaluated that were made to be connected to parent beds. It is strong, solid feel and has plenty of storage space.
2. HALO Bassinest
The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is one of the few bedside cot that can rotate 360 degrees which brings baby closer, making it easier for parents access and exit. It also has a lowering wall which allows moms to care for their babies without having to get out of the bed. This is an excellent feature for nursing mothers who need assistance with feeding their babies in clusters in the early months after birth.
The Bassinest has mesh sides that allow airflow and the ability to swivel for parents who wish to monitor the baby throughout the night. Being close to the baby and easily visible can make all the difference in the anxiety of being a new parent, especially during those late-night nursing sessions.
This model scored high in the Convenience Assessment, which rates features to make it easy-to-use and clean. This is a necessity for anyone who has to face spit-ups and diaper blowouts during the first few weeks of life. The Bassinest can be cleaned easily by water and is light. The mattress pad is also washable. It has a side pouch to store diapers and nipple lotion, which you will need during those sleepless early days of motherhood.
There are a variety of variations of the Bassinest, including a less expensive standard Essentia version that does not have any additional features, and a more luxurious LUXE PLUS series that includes white noise and vibrating to help babies fall asleep and stay asleep. Both models come with mattresses, a fitted sheet, and a large storage caddy that is larger than the storage pouches on other Bassinest alternatives.
The LUXE PLUS series also includes an adjustable wall lock that lowers, a sturdy and stable base that can be adjusted to fit most beds from 22″ to 34″, a floor lamp that allows you to see your newborn during the day and a movable storage caddy that can be used to store any additional bedding or items. It’s not suitable for travel due to the size and weight, but the swivel function is great to keep baby close while you’re at home.
3. Joie Roomie Glide
Created to make bonding between parents and babies an absolute pleasure this co-sleeper from English brand Joie is more than a crib for the bed. It allows you to snuggle with your child without sharing the bed. You can feed, soothe or cuddle your baby in the comfort of your bed. Enjoy every minute of the baby’s first year.
Joie Roomie Glide is a simple to use and simple to clean cot that’s a great option for parents who are seeking a secure way to co-sleep with their newborn. Its rounded cocoon-shaped design with softly padded side panels and double mesh windows allow you to watch your baby’s sleeping from your bed or sofa. The sliding side panel lifts and lowers with just one hand, making it easy to respond to those late night wakeup calls. The motion of gliding will gently soothe your child into an unwinding sleep so that you can enjoy a good night of sleep.
The crib comes with an washable, fitted mattress that can be removed for easy cleaning and an aluminum, lightweight but sturdy frame for ease of movement. It has four lockable wheels to keep it secure in its place. It’s also covered with a rubber-coated material to protect scratches on the floor.
The Roomie Glide’s adjustable height is one of its best features. You can adjust the legs so that they are perfectly aligned with the mattress of your baby. This is particularly useful for breastfeeding mothers as it lets you feed your baby close by without leaving your bed. The height reduces the risk of your child falling out of the crib.
A built-in rocking function is a further feature that’s ideal for newborns. Two buttons on the side of the crib enable a gentle rocking sound that is soothing and comforting for infants. You can select a slow or a lively pace. The sliding feature can be locked after your baby is asleep.
The only drawback to the Roomie Glide cot is that it is only suitable for newborns. It is recommended to upgrade your baby’s cot to a larger cot when he or she is six months old (normally around the time they move into their room). Roanna found it to be an excellent cot and would certainly recommend it.
4. Bjorn Cradle
The Bjorn Cradle is a fantastic option for parents who want an elegant, simple bedside crib to cot cot. Its simple design is beautiful in any space and is simple to set up and use. Its low height makes it a great choice for parents who wish to monitor their child while they sleep. This bassinet earned an above-average score in our Eco-Health category since it doesn’t contain any fire retardant chemicals, has a minimal amount of toxic materials and is certified by Oeko-Tex Standard 100, Class I for baby products.
The BabyBjorn cradle is a compact, comfortable cradle that soothes babies by gently rocking them. Parents can rock their baby or the cradle can transform their movements into gentle rocking. The cradle’s transparent mesh sides encourage air circulation and allows parents to keep an eye on their infant while they sleep.
The cradle is simple to move around the house due to its light weight. It is easy to clean and can be washed in the machine with the mattress pad. However, it is important to note that the cradle shouldn’t be used in conjunction with any other cushion mattress, pillow bedding, or comforter as this can pose an obstructive risk to infants.
As with all sleep spaces it is important to follow safe sleep habits to minimize the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). This includes putting your baby on their backs during every nap and when sleeping in the cradle. You should also put the cradle down when your baby begins pushing up on their knees or hands, or reaches 8kg/18 lb.
Like the rest of our bassinets and cradles BabyBjorn cradle is made with safe materials for children that are tested to meet the most recent safety standards. The manufacturer tests their products to be sure they do not contain toxic chemicals or substances that could harm your child. The cradle’s fabric is made of cotton and polyester, and it’s free of allergens that can affect the sensitive skin of your baby. The fabric is hypoallergenic, and aids in air circulation.