The Shnuggle Air Bedside Crib is definitely the most stylish of the Next to Me Cribs on the market. Moses basket? Traditional cot? Co-sleeper? Cradle? Cot bed? Crib? With so many options to choose from, you'll be forgiven for feeling a bit bamboozled. Moses baskets and cradles are usually used during a baby's first few months, while co-sleepers, cribs and cots can last a bit longer. As well as finding the best baby monitor to suit your needs, choosing the best newborn bed for your lifestyle and home is an essential you'll want to get sorted before your due date. Scoping out the best travel cot, or shopping for gadgets like a white noise machine, can come later.

Rest easy knowing that your baby is sleeping in luxury only an arm's reach away with the Maxi-Cosi Iora bedside sleeper - a sophisticated, adjustable crib with an extremely comfortable mattress. John Lewis plc, registered office: 171 Victoria Street, London SW1E 5NN. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 724309) for the purpose of introducing the credit provided by Creation Consumer Finance Ltd, registered office: Wellington Buildings, 2-4 Wellington Street, Belfast BT1 6HT.This bedside crib offers a zip down feature that is easily adjustable, even when attached to the parent bed. There is also a conversion kit available (sold separately) that enables you to use the co-sleeper as a toddler bed up to age 2. Now we want to specify that even though we personally recommend the original model, the four newer models all offer a major perk the original does not: easy raising and lowering of the mesh partition while the bedside crib is attached to the parent bed.

Coming in a soft, cotton bag the Dingle Dangle makes the perfect addition to any nursery and a thoughtful gift for that new-parent to be. Are Next to Me Cribs Safe?Dimensions: W69 x H81 x D99cm | What’s included: Mattress, bed straps, travel bag | Height settings: 11 What we love

SIDS information obtained from thee Safe to Sleep public education campaign: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/ The Next 2 Me cot was honestly the best thing I bought for my son and I would 100% recommend one. He loved being close to us, and we loved having him there and he always settled and slept really well. He's 6 months old now and we've only just finished using it in the last week. I was really upset when he got to big for it and had to go in a 'big' cot. I have just sold it on Facebook market place for more than half the original price so although the initial outlay was more expensive than a Moses basket after selling it it worked out to be about the same.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter queensvillage1) Our verdict Perfect for breastfeeding mothers, this bedside crib will give peace of mind to parents – especially first-timers – who want to keep their baby close during the night. Although it looks very similar to cheaper co-sleepers like the Next2Me Original, it's the details - like a whopping 11 height settings and one-handed drop side - that make it the best. With thousands of Mumsnetters and happy customers agreeing, we've crowned the Chicco Next 2 Me Magic the best co-sleeper crib for 2023. I had the Babylo normal size co-sleeper and honestly cannot fault it! It did the same job as the more expensive ones and seems nice and sturdy. I had it for my little boy and my sister is now using it for her baby.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter CupidStunt24)

I have a Tutti Bambini and it's been brilliant. Used it for my first DS and currently using it for DS2. Lots of room which has been great as both of my babies have been tall. You can also adjust the height of the crib which was essential after two c-sections as it made it easier to lift both baby out of the crib to feed, i didn't gave to stand up 100 times a night, I could perch on end of bed and lean over.” (Loved by Mumsnetter eggontoast2) In 2020 British Satndards were updated for bedside cribs, which now need to meet the new crib standard BS EN 1130:2019, which means all cribs need to have a 12cm barrier or wall while in bedside mode. This co-sleeper is not as readily reviewed online as the other four but should be considered in your search. Dimensions: H68 x D90 x W80cm | What’s included: Mattress, sheet, travel bag | Height settings: 5 What we love But which bed is right for you and your baby? We’ve rigorously tried and tested various cribs to put them through their paces and determine the very best, along with scouring our forums for recommendations that Mumsnet users can’t get enough of. What are the safety guidelines for bedside cribs?