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How to Choose the Best bedside crib with changing table Cot uk

Official safe sleeping guidance from both NHS and Lullaby Trust recommends that newborns sleep in their own cot or Moses basket. A bedside crib can be a space-saving and practical option for parents who share a room.

Mumsnetters love this co-sleeper as it's big enough with plenty of room for babies to grow and wriggle and more spacious than the size of a Moses basket. It's also easy to put together and comes with a bag for travel.

What is a bedside crib?

Bedside cots (also called side sleepers, bassinets or co-sleepers) are a safe and convenient way for your baby to sleep with you in the early months. These cribs attach to your bed and allow you to lift your baby out towards you to feed them at night or for comforting without the danger of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome as a result of traditional bed sharing. These cribs are also great for mums who are breastfeeding or recovering from a cesarean section.

They're often slightly smaller than a standard cot, but provide plenty of space for your baby to lay down. You can choose from a wide range of styles and features, according to what you prefer. A lot of cribs with a bedside feature an adjustable or drop down side that allows you to reach your baby's evening feeds. They are also available in various sizes to fit the dimensions of your bed.

Some cribs for bedside crib vs cot use an adjustable riser that allows you to add an angle to the sleep area. This can help with reflux. They also come with an open side for easy cleaning. Others have manual rocking functions which can be a soothing distraction for your newborn. You'll also require a breathable mattress for your new crib. It must be at least 30cm in depth to ensure that your baby has enough head space.

A bedside crib is a major investment, but you can rest assured that your baby will be peaceful and safe night's sleep. With stars like Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid all being fans of the SNOO bedside crib, it's definitely worth considering this stylish alternative to a moses basket.

Safety

The Lullaby Trust, in conjunction with the NHS has released official guidelines for safe sleeping that recommend that newborns sleep in the same bedroom as their parents for the first six months. However they shouldn't sleep in your bed. This is to lower the risk of suffocation or sudden infant death syndrome. A bedside crib is a fantastic option that lets your baby safely be close enough for you to night feed them and help them return to sleep without having to leave your own bed. It's also a great option if you have limited mobility following an operation or recovering from an operation such as a C-section.

Our top pick for a bedside crib, the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 travel cot bedside crib (check these guys out) is compact and folds flat in seconds to fit into a travel bag making it ideal for travel and nights away from home. It's among the lightest bedside cots and has an extremely comfortable mattress, air-flow panels and an tilt setting, and it was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another fantastic bedside co sleeper cot crib. It won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It comes with a built-in storage solution and changing mat, is lightweight (only 10kg) and features an adjustable side that allows for easy access.

Style

A crib for your bed is a blessing for many mums, especially those recovering from C-sections. You can easily reach your baby without getting out of the bed. This allows you to comfort and feed your infant at night. The close proximity to the baby can also aid in increasing the amount of milk produced by mothers who breastfeed.

As well as being incredibly practical, these bassinets can also look attractive too and that's why they're so sought-after. Some are bigger than Moses Baskets and some come with additional features like a gentle reflux upward slope. The baskets are designed to fit under your bed, they can usually be moved around the home as the baby grows older, and some are portable enough to take with you on the go which makes them ideal for new parents traveling.

When choosing a bedside cot It is essential to look for designs with drop sides that are easy to use. This allows you to lower your child into the bassinet, without lifting them up into your arms. This can be a challenge for mothers with limited mobility. Chicco Next2Me Magic is one such model that has been praised and shortlisted by Mumsnetters in the category of the Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket for our 2021 Mother and Baby Awards.

Another useful feature that a few models come with is a transparent side that lets you see your baby at all times. This is especially useful in the case of 3am feeds that are bleary-eyed where just a glance can make all the difference. As mentioned by Emily, our MFM home test participant, the Sleepiest BassiNest is a great option. It is easy to lower.

Budget

If you're still not ready to make the transition to a larger cot an infant crib on your bed could be a great option. This bassinet-style crib attaches to your bed so that you can reach your baby easily for night feeds or comfort them without disturbing yourself. It's an excellent choice for those who have limited movement after a C-section. Famous moms like Binky Felstead and Stacey Solomon have also chosen this model.

Our Parent Testers loved the new version of this well-loved crib from Chicco that won the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. It's large and breathable, and has six height settings to accommodate babies who are growing, plus a gentle reflux setting for incline. It can also be used as a travel cot, and it comes with an excellent storage bag.

A bedside cot can be a little difficult to move around your home, but our Parents Testers found the Shnuggle Air on the side of the crib easy to maneuver. It's one of the smallest alternatives and is small enough to fit into its own bag for travel, so you can take it along with you on your trip.

The SnuzPod is a different highly rated bedside cot that's easy to put together and fold away and comes with a variety of features to ensure an enjoyable night's sleep. It comes with a removable, adjustable bassinet that lifts off, which can fit more beds than other cots. The fabric is breathable and can help keep your baby's temperature in check. It has a gentle rocking feature, as well as an incline for reflux. It's also light enough to use as a travel crib while you're traveling. It's a little more expensive than other bedside crib and travel cot cribs however, Parent Testers agree that it's worth the extra cost.