After 6 months you or your baby might be ready to take the next step in sleeping; moving to their own room. As a parent with a newborn, you’ll sleep extra-soundly knowing your baby is safely sleeping in comfort and within arm’s reach.

And as it’s made from sustainably sourced beechwood, the craftsmanship is clear to see once the whole thing has been pieced together. The large mesh window ensures that you always have a visible bond with your baby, even when the side is up. The breathable fabric ensures that air circulation is maximized, so that your little one always sleeps comfortably. The Maxi-Cosi Iora Air is an extra-comfortable, soothing co-sleeper, designed to keep your baby close and deepen that special bond.Studies show that being close is better for babies’ development; they breathe more regularly, grow faster and experience less stress.

Also look for a crib that has a protective barrier around the sides so baby can’t roll from their bed into your own, and one that can be adjusted height-wise; it’s vital that your baby’s mattress sits flush or just a touch lower than yours.

Elegant, stylish and highly adjustable, the Iora offers your baby the most comfortable mattress you could dream of. And it rrives packed neatly in its accompanying travel-friendly bag and is super easy to assemble – we had this set up in just 15 minutes.

Will has a particularly high divan bed and he was impressed that the cot was able to sit flush to the mattress. But last summer, the company brought out a new home collection, which includes the Minla high chair, Kori rocker and the Iora bedside sleeper. It’s sturdy but it is heavy, so you might find it leaves a footprint in the carpet after six months of being there.And like some other travel-friendly brands, this design has swivel wheels which are lockable but perfect for manoeuvring the crib around the house. This is great if you want to check whether or not baby is asleep without hovering over the top of the crib. With such a wide range of options to choose from, finding the right bedside crib can be something of a minefield, so we’ve done the testing to bring you the very best options on the market right now. With its premium clean design in a range of modern colours and wood effect details, the Iora co-sleeper is easy to assemble and will stand elegantly, in any master bedroom. Please note that we can only deliver furniture to mainland UK, excluding the Highlands of Scotland, Islands and Ireland.

However, if you do decide to use a Sleepyhead or similar cocoon for supervised daytime naps, there is plenty of room for this to fit in the cot. My husband and I have very different taste to my brother and his wife, but we all liked the look of the Iora. One of the features of the Iora that we really like is the mesh window, as it allows you to see your baby even when the side is up. There’s perhaps not as much padding around the bassinet itself as some of the other brands we tested, but the mattress is comfortable, firm and offers a cosy space for your little one to snooze.Bedside cribs and co-sleeping cots are a popular choice among parents who want to keep their baby close overnight during the first few months of their life, while adhering to safety guidelines that recommend babies sleep in a separate cot. To help new parents and babies settle into their new routines, the Maxi-Cosi Iora Air has a range of features to make life a little bit easier. As well as having an optional tilt function for congested or colicky babies (simply slide the incline “leg” underneath one side of the base), the bassinet sits on a rather handsome-looking rocking stand to help soothe little ones to sleep when needed.