Baby rocking beds to soothe your child to sleep

It may be pricey, but the SNOO Smart Sleeper is loved by parents across the world. Responding to your baby's fussing, SNOO helps aid sleep by using a built-in motor to gently (and quietly) rock your baby, increasing motion and sound. The included special sleep sack also helps make swaddling easier and we love that it ensures baby stays on their back for safe sleeping. Plus, testers like that there is a mobile app which can provide a daily sleep report. As we mentioned, it is expensive and also if you want to move it around, then do bear in mind it is heavy at 24.4kg. It is stylish though with a modern design we think it is a great help for new parents trying to get their little one to sleep.

Reviewed by mum Katie: "We bought this for my very premature baby shortly after she came home from hospital. As she's small and came so early I'm hoping we'll really get our money's worth. She sleeps way better than my firstborn did for which I credit the SNOO, now sleeping 8 hour stretches at night. I wish the app allowed you to make your own notes, and you could use the white noise even when she was out of the cot. But these are minor complaints in the scheme of a great purchase."

Read our full SNOO Smart Sleeper Baby Cot review.

Simple and sweet, this rocking crib from Obaby is available in three colours to match any nursery design. It features a gentle rocking motion, but can also be locked into a static mode which we really like. Reviewers liked the quality of the crib which is made of wood, although there was some debate about how easy it is to assemble, with some people finding it simple and others reporting it was a little bit fiddly. While it does come with a breathable foam mattress with 3.5cm depth, some reviewers thought it could be more comfortable. The style of the crib was popular and we love the traditional style which will look elegant in all nurseries.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee crib comes with removable rocking arches to help you gently lull your baby to sleep which reviewers thought were very practicable, and they also make it easy to transport the cot when travelling. While it does have an adjustable six-step height adjuster and incline option, some reviewers thought this was less than other cribs and would have liked more. We like the ultra-breathable mesh window which gives you full visibility of your baby and of course we love that it can also be used as a co-sleeper next to me crib. Reviewers thought it was easy to assemble due to the innovative open-and-fold mechanism which means the cot can be set up in just 30 seconds. It also comes with a deluxe air-flow mattress.

Read our full review of the Tutti Bambini CoZee crib

This bargain bedside crib may need to be manually rocked, which not all reviewers liked, but it does feature seven different height option and an incline which is useful if your little one is suffering from a cold, colic or reflux, to help ease their symptoms. Reviewers also liked the light and sound unit that comes with the crib which helps create a calming environment, although do bear in mind that some people commented the sound quality could be better. Weighing in at just 7kg, it is easy to move and great for travelling, plus it includes a travel bag which makes it even easier to transport. Reviewers agreed that the crib is easy to set up and they liked the basket under the cot which is useful for nappies or muslins. We like the appearance of the crib and reviewers thought it was spacious.

This lovely wicker Moses basket comes with a handy rocking stand, which reviewers loved. A big plus for this Moses basket is its appearance and soft grey colour. Reviewers thought it was really well made and we like the 100% cotton lining and quilt, as well as the water resistant mattress. Reviewers were disappointed that there are no incline options for baby, but did like the gentle rocking motion. The basket also has an adjustable hood, which we love, to help create a cosy sleeping space for your little one. The traditional wicker design is really lovely and makes this Moses basket a great addition to any nursery.

This smart bassinet offers five speeds and even more impressive, five unique motions to help your child sleep. The different motions include, car ride, kangaroo, tree swing, rock-a-bye, and wave which reviewers really liked. We also love that as well as motion options there are also four white noise options, ocean, fan, shh, and rain. Even better, all these functions can be controlled via the app because the bassinet is bluetooth-enabled. Reviewers have commented that although it does help their little ones sleep, they would like it to be a bit longer in length for taller babies and also with a weight limit of 11kg, it would be good if it could accommodate heavier babies especially considering the high price tag. It is important to note that this bassinet has quite a heavy stand so it isn't the easiest to transport, but it is popular with mums for the functions it offers and because it does support baby to sleep better, as well as boasting a great design with mesh sides so you can easily see baby. It also includes a waterproof mattress and fitted sheet which we really liked.

This great next 2 me crib is great for portability and can be easily moved around your home thanks to four swivelling wheels, plus reviewers liked the one-hand sliding side panel which makes it easier to reach your baby during the night. One of the best features of this crib is the height adjustability, with eleven height options to choose from. We also really like the rocking mechanism to help soothe baby which can be operated easily by unlocking two buttons at the top of the crib. Reviewers were disappointed that the crib does not offer more storage or side pockets but they did like how easy it is to clean. Of course it is great that this gives the option of being a standalone crib or next to me, and most reviewers thought it was easy to assemble too.