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Newborn Bedside Cot A newborn crib with a bedside is a tiny sleeper that lets babies sleep in the same room with their parents without the dangers of co-sleeping. (The AAP warns against this because of the risk of SIDS and suffocation.) It helps you take care of your infant and feed them throughout the night. This sleeper features a firm mattress that can help babies' backs and decrease the chance of SIDS. It can slide over your adult bed to allow you to get your child out for midnight cuddles or a sunrise kiss. Budget A bedside cot, also referred to as a co-sleeper is a bassinet-style baby cot that clips or attaches to your existing bed. This allows you to reach your baby quickly and safely for a nighttime feed, comforting, or cuddles. They are a great option for mothers or new parents recovering from a c-section as they allow the baby with easy access and do not require you to get up. There are a variety of styles available, ranging from basic ones with just a drop down side to more sophisticated ones with various adjustment options, such as incline or height. Most can be converted into an independent crib once your baby grows older and is sleeping longer in the night. Maxi-Cosi Lora is one our top picks. It was nominated in the Best Cot category for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards. MFM home tester Emily said she was impressed by how chic and modern the design was. She also liked the fact that it can be used as a bassinet or clipped to your existing bed to ensure safe side-by-side sleeping. She also appreciated the soft mattress, which has passed our test for firmness and the fact that it features a manual rocking function that can be set to a slight incline for those suffering from reflux. But she wasn't thrilled with the fact that it had a non-mesh panel on the foot end and thought it was a bit bulky to move from room room regularly. When folded into a travel bag she found it to be a bit heavy to carry up the stairs. Size A bedside cot is essentially the bassinet style cot that can be fixed to the side of the bed. It is easy to reach your baby's mouth to feed them, change nappies or comforting during the night. It's also great for moms recovering from C-sections. The NHS and Lullaby Trust recommend that you keep your baby separate from you in the first 6 months to decrease the chance of SIDS. The bedside crib, with its low sides, is a great option to achieve this. It allows you to access your baby easily at night. It is important that your baby is sleeping on a firm, not a soft mattress. A soft mattress can increase the risk of suffocation for newborns, as they lack the motor control needed to turn. The mattress is made of skin-friendly and breathe-able materials. It's comfortable for your baby, but sufficient to be secure. Mum Jasmin was happy that the crib didn't occupy too much space in her bedroom and thought it was the ideal size for a baby. She also said that the mattress was also of good quality, as opposed to some that feel flimsy and thin. She also likes the fact that it has a storage space underneath for clothes and blankets which she believes most bassinets do not have. MFM mum home test Mehack is a fan of the side wall that is removable that allows you to drop it down for easy access to your newborn. She also likes that legs slide into the bed so it doesn't look bulky or take up a lot of floor space. She's also impressed with how easy it is to move around the house as you want to for ease during late-night meals and check-ins. The CoZee Air crib is a favorite among parents. It won a Gold Award in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards. It has a clever design with four pulleys that are built-in to raise or lower the crib and includes a large storage basket to store your baby's toys, blankets and other essentials. It's also light and easy to assemble and is ideal for traveling with your baby. Safety When selecting a newborn bedside cot it's important to keep safety in your mind. Official safe sleep advice from both the Lullaby Trust and NHS recommends that babies not be sleeping in the bed of their parents due to the dangers of overheating, suffocation and a greater chance of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Bedside bassinets let parents keep their infant close, facilitating feeding at night and monitoring without having to leave their bed. This close proximity can aid breastfeeding mothers since it lets them attend to the baby's needs while they sleep. This can help maintain the supply of milk and also encourage breastfeeding. Some bedside cots come with adjustable height features that help the mother and child to reach the bassinet for feedings or other activities throughout the night. A majority of bassinets come with mattresses that are firm and designed to decrease the risk of suffocation and is in line with industry standards. This is crucial because a newborn's bones are brittle and not fully developed, and require support to prevent damage. The mattress should be covered in a fitted cover to decrease the chance of suffocation due to dust mites and other allergens, and kept clean and free of allergens. Some cots with a bedside have the capability of being tilted, which can be useful for babies with reflux or digestive issues, but it should be done with extreme caution and at a gentle angle. Avoid adding pillows, duvets, or padded crib bumpers inside the bassinet. These can pose the risk of suffocation your baby. It is also recommended to consider an infant bassinet with a secure attachment system. This can be connected to your bed without the use of tools. This is particularly beneficial for parents who find it difficult to carry their child into and out of the crib or are worried about their child falling asleep. If your bassinet is equipped with an attachment that is secure it is a great idea to check it regularly. Check to ensure there aren't any gaps and that the system is securely connected. Comfort If you're expecting a child, the safety of your baby is surely one of your top priorities. There's a brand new sleep solution that lets you keep your baby close to you in the evening, without the risk of bed-sharing. The infant bedside crib is a bassinet style cot that can be attached to the side of the bed. It lets you safely carry your baby towards you for feedings and calming. It also makes an excellent choice for mothers recovering from a c-section, since it makes it less necessary to bend too much or even take a step out of bed. A modern newborn bedside cot should have a sturdy flat mattress to ensure a safe sleep and decrease the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). bedside cot crib should be simple with just the sheets for the cot and a blanket tucked tightly at the bottom. Avoid bumpers, toys, and pillows that could fall on your baby, posing a suffocation risk. If your baby has been used to being swaddled for a few weeks, you can use either a swaddle, or a baby sleep bag. However, it is recommended that this be removed once they are strong enough to unwrap them. Some cribs for bedside use a removable or drop-down side that provides easy access to your baby for comforting and feeding during the middle of the night. This feature is ideal for parents who wish to keep a close relationship with their child while adhering to NHS sleep guidelines. If you're planning to sleep with your child, it's important to know that this practice may increase the risk of SIDS. This is especially when a parent accidentally falls on their child while sleeping. A fabric that is breathable is an important safety factor, since it's designed to keep your baby cool and comfortable throughout the night. This is particularly important if you plan to co-sleep with your newborn, as the risk of overheating increases during sleep. The SnuzPod4 features a unique breathable side panel, which helps increase airflow, keeping your baby cool.