Buying Guide - Bedside Crib Glossary

Bedside crib:

A baby sleep space specially designed to be placed next to the parents’ bed. 

Moses basket:

A portable, lightweight basket used as a safe place to put baby down or for them to sleep, typically used around the house and during the first few months of baby's life.

Cot/Cotbed

A sturdy, enclosed bed designed for babies and young children. Cotbeds can be adapted into a toddler bed, extending their use. 

Co-sleeper:

A type of baby sleep solution that allows a baby to sleep close to a parent’s bed, either attached to it or sharing the same sleep surface safely.

Bassinet:

A small, enclosed sleeping space designed for newborns, typically used during the first few months of life.