A baby sleep pod: it’s just as cosy as it sounds; a mattress with soft, padded sides for snuggly, cocooning snooze.
The best baby sleep pods should have a firm mattress that shouldn’t sink more than a few millimetres when baby is on it.
Since the Lullaby Trust issued a warning that baby pods don’t meet the safe sleeping guidelines it promotes for babies under one, we are suggesting sleeping pods for snug, supervised nap times (perhaps lying next to you one the sofa), resting, nappy changing, tummy time and play as opposed to overnight sleeping options.
Keep scrolling for our top baby sleep pod picks, perfect for travel, next-to-you napping, and all those bottom changes…
Best baby sleep pods
1. Sleepyhead Deluxe+ Silver Lining Baby Pod
We love our style meets function with this lovely chevron print baby pod.
The Sleepyhead pod is multifunctional, multitasking and offers a safe and comfy spot for baby sleep, rest, lounge, play, cuddle, tummy time and to even to change baby’s nappy.
The pod is lightweight and portable, great to take on overnight trips or holiday and is crafted with breathable, hygienic and non-toxic materials.
Price: £140, John Lewis – buy here now
2. Luchild Baby Nest for Newborn and Babies
Keep your little one pretty – and cocooned – in polka dots.
You can use the baby pod as a bassinet for a bed, a baby lounger pillow, travel bed, newborn pillow, a changing station or move it around the house for secure and cosy lounging or tummy time – it’s a multitasking marvel.
Crafted with 100% cotton that’s hypoallergenic and breathable, it’s also machine washables. Bonus.
Price: £35.99, Amazon – buy here now
3. Venture Easy Dream Baby Nest
Described as being “the next best thing to the womb”,this baby sleep pod has 3D mesh fabric designed to offer a comfy and soothing environment for your mini-me.
The hardworking Easy Dream offers a comfy spot that lets baby rest, lounge, play, cuddle, do tummy time and get nappy changes in style.
It’s also lightweight and portable, making it perfect for out-and-about changes, snoozes and overnight stays.
Price: £39.99, Amazon – buy here now
4. Clevamama Baby Pod with Clevafoam
Have you been worried about Flat Head Syndrome? This baby pod is crafted with breathable foam scientifically proven to help prevent it.
It also uses hypoallergenic and non-toxic fabrics, and has a removable cover that’s machine washable for easy-cleaning.
Ideal for tummy time, power naps, and a cosy spot for nappy changing.
Price: £87.93, Amazon – buy here now
5. Purflo Breathable Nest Elephant Print
How adorable is this elephant-print baby pod? Created with breathable cotton jersey, it aids better snoozes and restful sleeps.
The chic and stylish accessory for your newborn, it’s the perfect spot for taking time out, tummy time and nappy changes too.
WHat’s more, it’s machine washable for an easier life.
Price: £65, JoJo Maman Bebe – buy here now
6. Purflo Sleep Tight Baby Bed Shell
Addressing concerns about overnight sleeping in traditional nests, Purflo the Sleep Tight Baby Bed has been “tested to the very latest and most relevant safety standards for a baby’s overnight bed,” adding: “The Sleep Tight Baby Bed is the first of its kind to be certified for unsupervised, overnight sleep from birth.”
It boasts a sustainably-sourced, firm filling called ‘Sorona’ by Dupont and innovative sturdy breathable base and panels to help keep baby at a safe temperature all day and night.
The firm flat base is essential for overnight, unsupervised sleep, and can be easily removed and wiped clean.
The perfect pod for visiting grandparents or a little weekend away.
Price: £120, Argos – buy here now
7. Mokee Baby Sleep Mini Pod
If you’re looking for a simple, safe and sleek spot for baby’s nap time, changing time and travels, this is it.
The washable pod creates a cosy environment for a snooze, a comfy spot for a bottom change, and a great travelling companion.
Made with cotton and filled with hypoallergenic silicone balls, it’s designed for your bundle’s delicate skin, too.
Price: £69, Mokee – buy here now
8. Done By Deer Cozy nest, Happy dots
Stylish and practical, this printed baby nest is spot-on.
Made with 100% Oeko-Tex certified cotton, it’s easy to wash and suitable for baby’s delicate skin.
Makes baby’s nap times cosy and snug, and is easy to move from room-to-room so your newborn can snooze wherever you are. Easy peasy.
Price: £69.95, Samuel Johnston – buy here now
