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These cribs are designed to be put near your bed to make it easier to reach your baby at 3am for feedings and nappy changing. They can also be a great alternative to a Moses basket.

Safe sleep tips from The Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends babies sleep in a cot away from your bed in order to avoid the possibility of suffocation and overheating. This cosy option was a favourite by our mom testers. It has a gliding motion that helps to bring babies to sleep.

1. Joie Roomie Glide

The Roomie Glide is an innovative bedside cot from English brand Joie that is designed to let you sleep in a safe manner without sharing the bed. It features a smooth single-hand glide that gently soothes baby into a dream without having to get off your side of the bed and the glide lock is a single touch that secures it when your baby is fast asleep. Safety straps ensure it stays secured and retractable wheels permit you to move it around as you please.

The softly cushioned sides, double-mesh window and the curved cocoon shape enhance the comfort of your baby sleeper. It's also simple to assemble and take apart, making it suitable for travelling with and packing away. The cot is easy to clean and comes with a machine washable mattress cover. You can also buy additional sheets of cotton in a pack of two.

Roanna loved the cotbed, and described it as "a top-quality purchase". She was pleased that the gliding motion was gentle and lulled her to sleep. She also found the design very elegant and said it would look great in most bedroom decors. She did say that it is great for infants, but once they reach six months, you'll require a larger cot.

She also liked that the side panel that slides could be moved down by one hand, which meant she could easily respond to alarms from her bed to feed or comfort her little ones. Another benefit was the fact that the Roomie Glide has 11 height adjustments so it can be adjusted to nearly any size bed, cot bedside and comes with clips and straps to hold it securely.

2. BassiNest

The HALO Swivel Bassinest Sleeper is a fantastic product. It comes with a side pouch that can be used to store diapers, nipple lotion, and other necessities during the first stage of infanthood. It has a sturdy base and mattress which can be easily cleaned after spit ups, blowouts, and other mishaps with infants. Additionally, it includes a machine-washable mattress so that you can keep it fresh.

The greatest benefit of this cot bedside is that it can rotate 360 degrees, so you can get closer to your baby to ensure secure sleep. The side walls are patented and lower and automatically return to allow you to care for your baby without having to get up from your bed. This is crucial for new moms recovering from C-sections.

Its swivel feature allows you to sleep while your baby is sleeping with you. It also allows you to hug them for cuddles or feedings in the bed. It has a nightlight, three soothing sounds and two levels of vibration to help you stay on your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding routine.

The upgraded version of this cot for bedside cot mattress use has wood accents to give it an elegant look and a premium yarn dyed fabric. It also has a floor light to help you see in the dark without disturbing your child or your companion, and an organizer caddy to keep all the essentials close at hand. Both versions of the HALO Bassinest come with a sturdy, adjustable base that fits on beds up to 34" tall. The side wall can be locked to increase safety. It is designed to be used until your baby shows signs that they are rolling over or reach 20lbs. It has been independently tested and inspected by JPMA to meet the safety standards of Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

3. Maxi-Cosi lora

The sleek bedside rocking crib bassinet features an elegant design, with a range of contemporary colors and wood features. It is a real winner for sleep. The mesh is breathable, allowing air to flow in and provides you with a great view of your baby. The mattress is sturdy enough for even naps during the day as well as nighttime sleep. It also comes with a reflux-incline feature to ease congestion and reflux when needed. If you're ready for your baby a space of their own the crib transforms into a stylish stand-alone unit with a comfortable mattress. It can be folded flat and fit into the perfect travel bag so you can carry it with you for a weekend getaway or when baby stays over at Grandma's.

This co-sleeper is shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the most beautiful Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket. It offers maximum comfort for babies in the early stages. It comes with a comfortable mattress that's extra thick, adjustable to five different heights, and a rocking feature to help with napping with a fuss. It's also made with EcoCare fabric, Maxi-Cosi's brand new premium fabric that is soft and supple on your baby's body.

Its slim frame makes it more compact than other cots for bedside and is easy to raise it to the right bed height with just two levers (although some moms were unable to get the bar that connects the legs to be tricky to move upwards and downwards). It also glides from side to side, which can help you to position it closer your bed when it's time for night feeding or to soothe baby back to sleep. It also has a huge basket that can store all the baby's essentials.

4. Shnuggle Air

Shnuggle is a specialist in the design of products that ease the parenting burden for parents and safer for their children. The brand began with their first hypoallergenic wicker-free moses basket in 2009 and has won more than 50 industry and consumer awards.

The crib's dual-view mesh sides increase airflow and let you keep an eye on baby. Its mattress is also 50% more comfortable than standard foam mattresses and is tested to highest British safety standards. The crib can also be transformed into a cot (kit sold separately) and is an ideal sleep solution for toddlers and newborns. The softly padded side panels keep baby's legs or arms from getting caught in the cot bars, and its fabrics can be washed and removed.

This bedside crib can be attached securely to your divan or bed frame and its swivel wheels make it easy to manoeuvre. This is the only item in this list with a side that can be removed and drop down. It is able to be opened for nighttime comforting or food preparation.

Unlike the bassinets in this guide, this bassinet features softly padded sides rather than cot bars, which protect infant arms and legs from getting stuck or tangled. It's an excellent choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or who have had a c-section as it's easy to get the baby into and out.

It also has more features than the majority of cribs listed on this list including a gentle incline to help with colic and reflux. It also has a hammock for storage under the crib and seven height adjustments. Our parent testers have said that the safety catch at the top bar could be a bit loud when it's removed. This may wake your baby. The fabric and mattress can be taken off and cleaned by hand. The crib is also easy to put together.

5. Clair de Lune

The third movement of the 1890 Suite bergamasque composed by Claude Debussy, 'Clair de Lune' (French for moonlight) is inspired by Paul Verlaine's wistful poem, and conveys an ethereal impression of a sunlit Italian small town. It is also an ideal fit into Twilight in which Edward Cullen has it on his stereo as he flirts with Bella and stares at her with that romantic gaze. It's a melodramatic love tale, but the music is fantastic.

Mike Mills adapted this piece for his 2009 movie C'mon C'mon. In the film, it's not performed by a piano player, but rather by the San Francisco Saxophone Quartet.