How to Choose the Best Bedside Cot uk
Official guidelines for safe sleep from both NHS and Lullaby Trust recommends that newborns sleep in their own crib or Moses basket. A crib that is placed near the bed is an efficient and space-saving choice for parents who live together.
Mumsnetters adore the co-sleeper because it is spacious, with plenty of room for baby’s to grow and play. It is also much larger than the Moses Basket. It is also easy to put together and comes with a carry bag.
What is a bedside cot?
A bedside cot (also known as a bassinet, side-sleeper or co-sleeper) is a secure way for your newborn to sleep close to you throughout their first months. These cribs are attached to your bed and let you raise your baby towards you at night for feeding or comforting without the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome that is a result of traditional bed-sharing. These cribs are also ideal for mothers who are nursing or recovering from a cesarean.
They are usually smaller than standard cots, but still offer plenty of space for your baby to sleep. You can choose between different styles and features depending on your preferences. Many bedside cribs come with an adjustable or drop-down side to make it easier to reach your baby during feeding time at night. They are also available in various heights based on the size of your bed.
Some bedside cribs come with an riser that permits you to add a slight rise to the sleep space which can help with reflux and a zip-off side for easy cleaning. Some cribs come with manual rocking features that can be a soothing distractor for your infant. You’ll also require a comfortable mattress to go with your crib. It should be a minimum of 30cm in depth to ensure that your baby has enough head space.
A bedside cot is an investment, but you can be sure your newborn will get a peaceful and safe night’s sleep. With the likes of Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid all awed by the SNOO bedside crib, it’s worth looking into this elegant alternative to a moses basket.
Safety
The Lullaby Trust, in conjunction with the NHS has issued official guidelines for safe sleep which recommend that babies sleep in the same bedroom as their parents for the first six months. However, they should not sleep in your bed. This is to decrease the risk of suffocation or sudden infant death syndrome. A bedside crib allows you to keep your baby close to you to comfort them and night feed them without having to leave your bed. It’s also ideal when you are unable to move following an operation or recovering from an operation such as a C-section.
Our top choice for a bedside cot the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 travel cot bedside crib is small 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 options for a bedside cot. It has a soft, comfortable foam mattress with mesh panels that let air flow. It also has an option for incline. Plus, it won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Moses basket or Cot Crib.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another great bedside crib option. It won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It has built-in storage and a changing mat, is lightweight (only 10kg), and has an adjustable side that makes it easy to access.
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For many mums, particularly those who have had a C-section A crib for bedside can prove to be an absolute godsend. You can easily reach your baby without getting out of your bed. This allows you to provide comfort and food to your infant at night. The close proximity to your baby can also aid in increasing the amount of milk produced by mothers who are breastfeeding.
As well as being incredibly convenient, these bassinets are elegant which is the reason they’re so sought-after. They are larger than Moses Baskets, and some have extra features, like a gentle and incline. The baskets are designed to fit under your bed, they can usually be moved around your home when baby gets older and some are portable enough to take on the go too making them perfect for new parents traveling.
When you are choosing a bedside cot it is important to choose a model that have easy-to-use drop sides. This lets you lower your child into the bassinet, without lifting them up into your arms. This can be a challenge for mothers with mobility issues. One of them is the Chicco Next2Me Magic which has been highly praised by Mumsnetters and was shortlisted in our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards’ Best Cot Crib, Moses or Crib Basket category.
Some models also have a translucent side, which allows you to be able to always view your baby. This is especially helpful in the case of 3am feeds that are bleary-eyed, when one glance could make all the difference. One such option is the Sleepiest BassiNest, which is easy to lower, as was noted by our MFM home tester Emily.
Budget
A bedside crib is a great alternative if you’re not yet ready to upgrade to a larger crib. This bassinet-style cot attaches to the bed’s side to allow you to easily reach your baby for feedings at night and soothe them without disturbing your sleep. It’s an excellent choice for those who are unable to move following the C-section. Celebrity moms such as Binky Felstead and Stacey Solomon have also chosen it.
Our Parents Testers loved this latest version of the popular Chicco crib, which took home the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Cot or Crib. It’s large and breathable, and has six height settings to accommodate babies who are growing, and a gentle reflux setting for the incline. It can also be used as a travel cot and it comes with a handy storage bag.
It can be difficult to move a bedside cot around the house, but our Parent Testers reported that the Shnuggle Air beside cot was very simple to move. It’s one of the lightest options and is small enough to fit into its own travel bag so you can take it with you on your travels.
The SnuzPod bedside cot is another highly rated item that’s easy to fold and assemble, with many features for an unwinding night’s sleep. bedside cot sale has a removable lift-off bassinet that fits more beds than other cots. The fabric is breathable and can help to regulate your baby’s temperature. It also has a soft rocking function, as well as an incline option for reflux, and is lightweight enough to use as a travel cot when you’re on the move. It’s more expensive than other bedside cribs but Parents Testers are of the opinion that it is worth the extra expense.
