Best next-to-me cribs and bedside cots for sleep safety and easy night feeds

If you're still waiting for your new baby to make an entrance and you're not yet sure which type of sleeping arrangement will be best, this versatile next-to-me crib from Snüz is a great shout. It features everything you might expect from a quality crib including a firm but cosy mattress and machine washable mesh liner. The adjustable height means it can be pressed right up against your bed for easy night time feeding, while your little one still maintains their own safe space for snoozing. But what really sets this crib apart is the tilt function, which will come into its own when cold and flu season kicks in, plus the rocking option is ideal for fussy tots.

Beloved Italian baby brand Chicco were one of the first in line to develop next-to-me cribs for babies, so the brand's celebrated Next2Me Crib has earned its spot on our list. It comes with easy access mesh sides so your baby will always be right beside you, while adjustable legs means you can get the height just right. We like the simplicity of the design, but our favourite aspect of this side sleeper is easily the addition of wheels (with brakes too!) so you can keep your little one napping close to you wherever you happen to be at home, plus the handy travel bag is a nice touch.

If both space and cashflow are tight right now but you still want to ensure your little one gets a good night's kip, this dinky little bassinet from Graco is the solution to your baby sleep safety concerns. Thanks to one-step fold functionality you can pop the bassinet anywhere you fancy including right next to your bed or a shady spot in the garden on a summer's day. And when not in use it collapses down flat, making it practical for travel and storage. And for mini breaks when you're travelling extra light, simply remove the legs and you have a portable bassinet. Win-win!

Popular Dutch brand Maxi-Cosi have a reputation for being leaders in the field and this next-to-me sleeper will not disappoint. It's super easy to assemble, light enough to move about the house and the cover can be zipped off and popped into the wash should accidents occur. But while it comes with all the great functionality you'd expect from a quality bassinet including breathable sides, a storage basket and a cosy mattress, it's the style cred that really sets this one apart. The neutral graphite colourway and subtle wooden touches designed to match the brand's high chair and bouncer really make it pop.

This best-selling bedside sleeper from UK brand Tutti Bambini comes with all the bells and whistles including easy access for night feeds, mesh sides for increased airflow and a gentle rocking motion when your hands start to tire. But it's the wheels that really give this crib the edge, making it super easy to switch rooms during daytime naps. And the icing on the cake? The under crib storage spot! Perfect for stowing nappies, teddies, wipes and Jaffa cakes (whatever gets you through the night).

If you only want the best for your precious new arrival, this premium crib from Happiest Baby is currently leading the charge. It has been cleverly designed to mimic the womb, so it will swaddle, rock and shush your restless newborn for you, even while you're asleep! What's more the ‘5-second swaddle’ feature is designed to help your little one maintain the safest sleep position possible throughout the night. Thanks to app-controlled settings it also provides daily sleep reports to help you build a routine, so you can all rest easy tonight.

This classic Moses basket is not technically a bedside crib, but if you don't have cash to spare and you're after a simple (and portable) option, it's a great shout. You can pop your little one right next to you at night and then carry the super-light basket around the house for daytime naps on the move. The basket weave is breathable, the little mattress is just the right consistency and we love the minimal aesthetic that shouts seventies childhood Scandi-cool. Our mum tester has a particularly big baby and found she needed to place her feet on the floor to safely pick him up for night feeds (as opposed to roll over towards the side sleeper) and found that this simple basket was ideal.

Can't decide if you need a bedside sleeper or a portable crib? This versatile bassinet from Mamas and Papas does both! Simply slot your mini-me next to you at night using the adjustable height for easy access at feeding time, or detach the bassinet for daytime naps or weekends at the grandparents. Our mum tester rated the white mesh sides which allow you to keep an eye on your precious tot at all times while maintaining a comfortable temperature. And if you're a design fan, the neutral grey tones blend in seamlessly with most interior decors.

If you prefer the natural aesthetic of a Moses basket but you're keen to keep your newborn baby extra close, this award-winning open-sided bassinet from Clair De Lune is a great compromise. It works along the same lines as a classic basket with breathable weave and a simple wooden stand, but one side pops down so you can keep your newborn nice and close at night time. And to ensure it's perfectly level with your bed, it comes with 10 height settings and can be easily adjusted.

This simple grey and white bedside crib from Northern Irish baby brand Shnuggle looks a bit like a spaceship, but in real life it's actually quite dainty and just the right size for your brand new baby to enjoy a safe night's slumber. We love the fully mesh sides for maximum airflow during the warmer months. But best of all it converts into a cot when the time is right, giving your growing tot extra space and saving the pennies in the long run.

Veteran British brand Silver Cross have been producing quality baby kit since 1877 and count royalty among its fanbase, so the brand knows a thing or two about baby sleep. At first glance this luxury bedside sleeper looks like it might take up a lot of space, but it actually doubles up a travel cot so it's super easy to assemble and carry about when the need arises. Thanks to mesh sides and adjustable height it's ideal for keeping your precious cargo nice and close during the night, but weighing in at just 11kg it's also dinky enough to throw in the car boot for weekends away. We also rate the incline functionality which comes in handy if your baby catches a cold or suffers from reflux.

If you're reluctant to shell out for a fancy bassinet that your mini-me will outgrow in under six months, we have the solution! This gorgeous piece of kit from Norwegian baby brand Stokke is the perfect safe space for newborns to bed down at night. But best of all when they start to get bigger this all-natural wood finish bed frame grows with them and can be extended well into the toddler years. What's more, once your little one starts exploring you can remove one side for safety. Our only complaint: why doesn't in come in adult sizes too?