How to Choose the Best Bedside Cot uk
Official safety sleeping guidelines from both NHS and Lullaby Trust recommends that newborns sleep in their own cot or Moses basket. A bedside crib is practical and space-saving for parents who live in a room together.
Mumsnetters love the co-sleeper because it's big and has plenty of space for babies to grow and wriggle. It is also much larger than a Moses Basket. It's also easy to assemble and comes with a travel bag.
What is a bedside crib?
Bedside cots (also known as bassinets, side sleepers, or co-sleepers) are an effective and safe method for your baby to sleep with you in the early months. These cribs are attached to your bed and let you bring your baby closer to you to feed them at night or for comforting without the threat of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome as a result of traditional bed sharing. bedside co sleeper cot for breastfeeding mothers or mums recovering from a caesarean.
They're usually a little smaller than a regular cot, but they provide ample space for your baby to lay down. You can choose from a variety of designs and features according to what you prefer. Many cribs with a bedside feature a removable or drop-down side, which makes it easier to reach your baby during the night to feed them. They are also available in various heights based on the size of your bed.
Some cribs with a bedside have a riser which allows you to build an incline to the sleep area. This can be helpful with reflux. They also come with an open side to make cleaning easy. Some have manual rocking features that can provide a relaxing distraction for your baby. You'll require a mattress that's air-conditioned to match your crib. It should be at least 30cm in depth to give your baby enough headroom.
A bedside crib is an investment but you can be certain that your baby will have a secure and comfortable sleep. Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi hadid are all fans of SNOO's bedside crib. It is definitely worth a look as an alternative to a Moses basket.
Safety
Official guidelines for safe sleep from the Lullaby Trust and NHS advises that babies born today should be placed in the same bed as you for the first six months but not in your bed, to decrease the risk of suffocation and to lower the chance of sudden infant death syndrome. A bedside crib is an excellent option that allows your baby to remain close enough to you to night feed them and help them return to sleep without having to get out of your bed. It is also a great option for when you are recovering from an operation or a C-section and are unable to move.
Our top pick for a bedside crib, the Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3-in-1 bedside crib that travels cots is small and folds flat in seconds to fit into its own bag for travel, which makes it perfect for trips to the beach and nights away from home. It's one of the lightest bedside cots and has the most comfortable deep foam mattress that has mesh air-flow panels, and an incline setting, plus it won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another excellent bedside crib. It won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. bedside co sleeper cot comes with built-in storage and a changing mat, is light (only 10kg) and features an adjustable side that allows for easy access.
Style
A bedside crib can be a lifesaver for many moms, particularly those recovering from C-sections. They are attached to your bed so that you can reach your baby easily without needing to get up in order to feed them and comfort them quickly. They are an excellent choice for breastfeeding mothers since close proximity can increase their milk supply.
Alongside being incredibly useful, bassinets are elegant which is the reason they're so popular. They're usually bigger than Moses baskets and come in lots of different styles, with some featuring extra features, like a soft tilting of the reflux. They're designed to fit next to your bed and can be moved around the home as baby grows. Some are portable so they're ideal for parents who travel.
It is essential to select a bedside cot that has easy-to-use drop-sides. These allow you to lower your baby's bassinet without having to lift them into your arms, which can be difficult for mums with limited mobility. One such model is the Chicco Next2Me Magic which has been praised by Mumsnetters and was shortlisted for our 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot Crib, Moses or Crib Basket category.
Another useful feature that a few models come with is a transparent side that lets you observe your baby at all times. This is particularly useful when you are tired and sleepy where just a glance can make all the difference. One such option is the Sleepiest BassiNest, which is easy to lower, as noted by our MFM home tester Emily.
Budget
If you're not ready to move to a larger cot, a bedside crib may be an ideal solution. The cot is attached to the bed's side so you can easily reach your baby for evening feeds and also comfort them without disturbing your own sleep. It's a great option for those who have limited movement following a C-section. Celebrity moms such as Binky Felstead and Stacey Solomon have also chosen this model.
Our Parents Testers loved this latest version of the popular Chicco crib, which won 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the Best Cot or Crib. It's afclimatizing and spacious and comes with six height settings to accommodate growing babies, and a gentle reflux setting for the incline. You can also use it as a travel cot and it comes with an excellent storage bag.
It can be a challenge to move an upholstered bedside cot throughout the house, but our Parents Testers said that the Shnuggle Air alongside the cot was simple to move. It is one of the lightest options and can be tucked away in its own travel bag.
The SnuzPod bedside cot is another highly rated product that's easy to put together and fold away, with many features for a restful night's sleep. It has a lift-off bassinet that fits more beds than any other cot, and its breathable fabric can help your baby regulate their temperature. It also has a soft rocking feature and an incline setting for reflux, and is light enough to be used as a travel cot while you're out and about. bedside travel cot 's a little more expensive than other cots for bed but our Parents Testers believe it's worth the extra cash.