While you may have dedicated a lot of time to finding the best crib, moses basket or cot bed for your child, we tend to give less thought to which travel cot to buy. But getting the best sleep possible is just as important while you're away from home, so we've put some of the best travel cots on the market through their paces.

I loved my Stokke Sleepi. I bought it second hand and it’s done my 2 girls and still in great condition. I had mattresses made for it and just used normal cot sheets and they fit fine. It grows with the child with the extensions and it’s very pretty.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter TheGriffle) Our verdictDimensions: 114 x 61 x 94cm | What’s included: Mattress, sheet | Height settings: Not stated What we love safe and practical solution that provides all the same benefits, while giving your little one their very own separate sleeping space next to your bed. Even if the mattress feels thin, don't be tempted to place folded blankets underneath your child. Go for a baby sleeping bag or a well-fitted swaddle instead. During the research process, she looked at the types of products available, scoured the Mumsnet forums for recommendations and spoke to baby sleep experts from The Lullaby Trust, an organisation that provides advice on safer sleep for babies.Ruth tried out each bed with her youngest child, who was 18 months old at the time of testing. She tested each for at least three nights, both at home and at the grandparents' house, which meant that all the models were subject to the same environmental factors and held a child of the same age and weight. About the author

With a breastfeeding-friendly drop side, a 30-second open and fold mechanism and machine-washable covers, it offers everything a baby needs to sleep comfortably and safely during the day or night. It's great for parents who want to try co-sleeping, but need extra reassurance. It’s also small, light and easy-to-assemble enough to be used as a travel cot whenever you're away from home. Each product was tested in rooms with both carpet and laminate flooring, then scored on six key areas: With a big storage basket to keep those late-night wipes, nappies and muslins handy, the Maxi-Cosi Iora is a fab choice, whatever kind of bed you have - including divans. The crib comes with straps which sit under your mattress to keep it secure and connected. The slide function makes it easy to get a perfect fit, and the drop-side can be zipped up when you want to use it as a standalone crib. Bedside cribs are especially good for mothers recovering from a C-section, as it’s so much easier and less strenuous to lift your baby out of a bedside crib than a cot or moses basket. How to choose the right newborn bed Ruth looked at how much space the cot took up in a room – did it slot in easily, and was it more suited to indoors or outdoors?Next-to-me cribs, bedside cribs and co-sleepers offer a safe and practical way for baby to sleep next-to-me. Our range of high-quality bedside cribs features trusted brands such as Baby Elegance, Babylo and Tutti Bambini. Unless it's subzero, your baby can withstand cooler climes than you realise. 'Over-bundling your little one and cranking the heat can increase their risk of SIDS,' advises Dr Karp. According to the NHS, 16-20C is ideal. And, in hot weather, 'always dress them in breathable, cotton PJs, sleeping bags, or swaddles,' adds Dr Karp. The best next-to-me cribs to shop now in the Cyber Monday sales: A bedside crib (or next-to-me cribs as they are sometimes known as) is a bassinet-style cot that attaches safely to the side of your bed to allow you to sleep next to your baby. It also allows you to easily access your baby in the middle of the night

sleepers to a standard crib, once the baby is old enough to sleep alone. How much should I spend on a next-to-me crib? Babies can typically sleep in a bedside crib until up to around six months of age – or whenever they start to move on their own and roll over. This short period is why some prefer to look at multifunctional cribs, which can be converted from bedside You’ll find that the added extras will usually need to be carried separately once the frame is folded down. Brands that offer attachments like these include Joie (the Joie Commuter Change won Mumsnet Best Travel Cot 2018), BabyBjorn and Graco. Were written or visual instructions clear and precise? Could the instructions also be accessed online and were there video tutorials to guide you through? With its cool Scandi style and great temperature-regulating details, the Snuzpod 4 is the latest model of the bedside crib Mumsnetters really love. Like a Moses basket, the part of the crib that you baby sleeps in can be easily lifted out.Size: H66.5 x W73 x D99.5cm | What's included: Mattress, straps, travel bag | Height settings: 11 What we love Dimensions: H95 x W49 x D100cm | What’s included: Mattress, bed straps | Height settings: n/a What we love Helps buildindependence– A separate sleep environment means your baby will learn to sleep independently from the get-go, with a bedside crib being the perfect sleeping arrangement to help them feel safe and secure by your 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. 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?

We have the joie roomie glide dlx. I think it’s brill, baby is only 2 weeks old so obviously not had long term use yet but I can’t fault it. It’s super spacious and she will fit in it for a good while. It also has a glide feature (which I haven’t actually used yet). It also can be inclined if baby has colic etc. I had a c section and found it much easier to get her in and out of while I’m in bed, plus you can see her easily at all times.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Nat4392) Our verdict Made to be moved around, the Neste from Kinderkraft is really lightweight so you can carry it from room to room, or tilt the base to wheel it around. This comes in handy for daytime naps, so it’s great if you just want to buy one thing for your baby to sleep in at home, rather than a crib for your bedroom and a moses basket for elsewhere. Many bedside cribs can be raised to meet the height of your bed and even put in an incline position which is great for babies with reflux. You can also get some travel cot options which are ideal for families who travel a lot. As with most baby products, there are so many to choose from, so it can be hard to decide which is the best bedside crib for co-sleeping. We've done the research and found a few of the best for you to choose from, many of which are Mother&Baby Award winners, tested by our real mum and dad testers. 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) Poppy O'Neill is a Content Editor at Mumsnet and a mother of two. She's been researching and reviewing baby and child products for 2 years, with a particular focus on baby essentials, toys and books for toddlers and outdoor play equipment. From potties to paddling pools and bunk beds to bedtime stories, she loves to deep-dive into research and find the best products out there.View offer Bedside cribs – All you need to know Choosing the right travel cot for you and your child Is it suitable for your bed? When inside, was the little one comfy? Did they like it and was there enough room to sleep and to play? We also wanted to see which products might cause difficulty for people with mobility issues and which were the easiest to assemble and take down Bedside cribs come in many different sizes. Consider the size of your bedroom and how much space you need to get in and out of bed without disturbing your baby. If you're tight on space, choose a compact crib. Don't forget to factor in that your baby might outgrow a smaller crib before they're six months old. Features to look for in a bedside crib Side panel