Best bedside cribs

Get a proper night of rest and bond with your newborn with one of these bedside cribs.

best bedside cribs
woman picking baby up out of bedside crib
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Parenting is one of the most exhausting and rewarding jobs you'll ever have. When the little ones are young, sleep doesn't come easy for anyone. The best bedside cribs keep newborns close while helping parents bond with their babies. And you'll all sleep more soundly.

Best overall

gray bedside crib

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Mika Micky bedside sleeper crib

Seven height positions fit any bed

Height positioning, easy-open side panels, and a stable platform make the Mika Micky bedside sleeper crib a winner.

Pros:

  • Attaches to parents' bed with straps
  • Seven height positions
  • Easy-open side panels
  • Stable
  • Supports up to 33 pounds

Cons:

  • It's big

Everyone will have an easier time getting their 40 winks with Mika Micky's bedside sleeper crib. It's adjustable to seven positions so that you can line it up perfectly with your bed. There's a short mesh panel between you and your baby during sleep time that opens for breastfeeding or cuddling. The mattress is firm and safe, the platform steady, and the whole thing is on wheels for perfect positioning or relocating to another room.

Best value

standalone bassinet bedside crib in patterned fabric

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Delta Children Deluxe Sweet Beginnings bedside bassinet

Pretty, portable, and functional

The standalone bassinet and portable crib from Delta Children has old-fashioned style with a few low-tech goodies baked in.

Pros:

  • Removable canopy
  • Storage basket
  • Nightlight
  • Calming music player
  • Locking, smooth-rolling casters

Cons:

  • Four AA batteries required

The Delta Children Deluxe Sweet Beginnings is a bedside bassinet and portable crib that's ideal for naps and bedtime. The canopy blocks light during daytime naps and is removable at night. There's a big storage basket underneath for things like wipes and diapers, and the wheels allow you to move this model from room to room and then lock in place. The Sweet Beginnings comes with a music maker that outputs soothing sounds and a soft-glow nightlight.

Best anchoring system

pink bedside crib

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Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer bassinet and bedside sleeper

A bassinet and bedside crib in one

The Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer is an adjustable bassinet and bedside crib available in five colors.

Pros:

  • Seven height adjustments
  • Holds up to 20 pounds
  • Bassinet and sleeper crib in one
  • Anchors firmly to adult bed
  • Removable, washable cover

Cons:

  • Lacks wheels

The Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer is a bassinet and bedside sleeper combo. With the walls pulled up to full height, your little one will have a safe space for snoozing.  At night, a fold-down mesh wall converts the bassinet into a bedside sleeper that's anchored securely to your bed. Best of all, this model has an adjustable incline and moves into seven different positions to match the height of your mattress.

Best features

gray and white baby bedside crib

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Kidsclub baby bedside sleeper

Our favorite standalone bedside crib

You'll get two sheets, nine height adjustments, and a mobile on the Kidsclub baby bedside sleeper.

Pros:

  • Includes two replaceable sheets
  • Nine height adjustments
  • Detachable mesh wall
  • Installs without tools
  • Hanging mobile 

Cons:

  • No wheels

There's a lot to love with the Kidsclub baby bedside sleeper! It moves into nine positions, so you can keep your baby next to a couch, at your bedside, or anywhere else in the house. The c-shaped lightweight skeleton of the bedside crib is lightweight and yet strong enough to support up to 25 pounds. Two-sided mesh walls offer good air circulation and always give you a clear view of your child. This model has a detachable side that opens with a zipper for feedings, and it comes with two sets of sheets and an overhead mobile.

Best for home and travel

pink bedside crib for home and travel

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Unilove Hug Me Plus bedside sleeper

Great at home or on vacation

The versatile Unilove bedside crib has height and foot length adjustments, plus it packs down small for travel.

Pros:

  • Transitions from bedside sleeper to standing crib
  • Height and foot length adjustments
  • Mesh panels
  • Safety straps
  • Includes carrying bag for travel

Cons:

  • Mattress is non-standard size

Traveling with your newborn is easier than ever with the Unilove bassinet and bedside sleeper. It works at home and on the road, thanks to its fold-down design and included carrying bag. This bedside crib adjusts to seven heights and provides a slight incline for those times when your baby is congested or suffering from reflux. One side panel folds down for quick feedings and zips back up, turning it all into a stable standalone bedside crib.

Bottom line

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The best bedside cribs give you and your child a nearly foolproof way to get a good night's rest while bonding. Our favorite model is the Mika Micky bedside sleeper crib. We love the adjustable positioning that puts your baby's platform at eye level with your bed, and the easy-open side panel is perfect for nighttime breastfeeding or slipping in a bit of cuddling.

If your family travels, you will love the Unilove Hug Me Plus bedside sleeper. It's a portable travel crib that works at home or on the road, and it functions as both a bedside crib and a standalone sleep system.

Jodi Owan works behind a camera and a keyboard.