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

Mumsnetters love the co-sleeper as it's spacious, with plenty of space for babies to grow and play. It's also bigger than a Moses Basket. It's also easy to put together and comes with a travel bag.

What is a bedside crib?

Bedside cribs (also known as side sleepers, bassinets or co-sleepers) are an effective and safe method for your baby to sleep with you in the early months. These cribs fix to your bed and let you raise your baby towards you to feed them at night or for comforting without the threat of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome associated with traditional bed-sharing. They're also a great option for breastfeeding mothers or mums recovering from a Caesarean section.

These cots are often a little smaller than a standard cot but they provide plenty of room for your baby to relax. You can choose from various designs and features based on your preferences. Many bedside cribs have an adjustable or drop down side that makes it easier to reach your baby's night feeds and are also available in various sizes to fit the dimensions of your bed.

Some cribs for bedside use an adjustable riser that allows you to build an angle to the sleep area. This can be helpful with reflux. They also have an open side to make cleaning easy. Some cribs come with manual rocking features which can provide a soothing distraction to your newborn bedside cot. You'll also require a comfortable mattress to go with your new crib, which should be a minimum of 30cm in depth to ensure that your newborn has enough headroom.

A bedside crib travel cot crib is an investment but you can rest assured that your newborn will get a peaceful and safe night's sleep. With stars like Kate Hudson, Serena Williams and Gigi Hadid all awed by the SNOO bedside crib, it's definitely worth considering this fashionable alternative to moses basket.

Safety

Official safe sleeping guidance from the Lullaby Trust and NHS advises that newborns be placed in the same bed as you during the first six months, but not in your bed, to decrease the risk of suffocation and to reduce the chance of sudden infant death syndrome. A crib for bed lets you keep your baby close to you to comfort them and even feed them at night without leaving your bed. It's also a great option when you are unable to move after an operation or are recovering from C-section.

Silver Cross Slumber Carbon 3 in 1 travel cot bedside Crib is our top choice for a bedside crib. It's small and folds flat to fit into a travel bag, making it perfect for holidays or nights away from home. It's one of the tiniest bedside cots and has the most comfortable deep foam mattress that has mesh air-flow panels, an optional 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 great bedside crib option. It was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. It has a built-in storage solution and changing mat, is light (only 10kg), and has an adjustable side for easy access.

Style

A crib for your bed is a blessing for many mums, especially those recovering from C-sections. They attach to your bed so you can reach your baby easily without needing to get out of bed and letting you feed them and comfort them quickly. The close proximity to the baby can also help increase the production of milk for mothers who breastfeed.

As well as being incredibly useful, bassinets can also look elegant, which is why they're so sought-after. They're often a bit bigger than Moses baskets and are available in many different styles, some featuring extra features like a gentle tilting of the reflux. They are designed to fit close to your bed and can be moved around the home as baby grows. Some are portable so they're great for travelling parents.

When you are choosing a bedside cot it is important to select a model that have easy-to-use drop sides. They allow you to lower your infant into the bassinet without needing to lift them into your arms, which is difficult for moms with mobility issues. Chicco Next2Me Magic is one of these models that has been acknowledged and shortlisted by Mumsnetters in the category of Best Cot or Crib, or Moses Basket for our 2021 Mother and Baby Awards.

Another handy feature that some models have is a transparent side that allows you to see your baby at all times. This is especially useful when you are tired and sleepy when just a glance can make all the difference. One of these options is the Sleepiest BassiNest, which is easy to lower, as outlined by our MFM home tester Emily.

Budget

A 4-in-1 bedside crib crib is a fantastic option if you're not yet ready to upgrade to a bigger crib. This bassinet-style cot attaches to the bed's side so that you can easily reach your baby for night feeds and comfort them without disturbing your sleep. It's an excellent choice for those who are unable to move following an operation such as a C-section. Celeb mums such as Binky Felstead and Stacey Solomon have also chosen it.

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

It can be difficult to move a bedside cot around your home However, our Parents Testers said that the Shnuggle Air next to the cot was easy to move. It is one of the lightest options and can be packed into its own travel bag.

The SnuzPod is a different highly rated bedside cot that's easy to assemble and fold away, with plenty of features to ensure the best night's rest. It has a removable, adjustable bassinet that lifts off, which can fit more beds than other cots. The fabric is breathable and can help regulate your baby's temperature. It also has a soft rocking function and an incline setting for reflux, and is lightweight enough to be used as a travel cot when you're on the move. It's a little more expensive than other Bedside Cots (Www.Louloumc.Com) however our Parents Testers affirm that it's worth the extra money.