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4 of the best baby nests/sleeping pods 2024

Baby in a baby nest similar to a DockATot

Baby nests (also known as sleeping pods) have been designed to make your baby feel secure. The Lullaby Trust has warned that baby nests do not meet their safer sleep guidelines but they are still very popular with parents as some babies seem to like the cocooning effect and they are often used for supervised naps.

For all the facts about their safety and whether they can be used for overnight sleeping go to Baby nests: Everything you need to know.

This list has been narrowed down to the very best with thorough research and the following considered:

  • Consumer reviews

  • Best-seller lists 

  • Recommendations from industry experts

  • Award-winning products

  • Personal experience and the products loved by other parents.

The list is updated annually. It was last updated on 21 January 2024. 

If you buy through a link, I may earn a small affiliate commission. 5% of profits are donated to UK Baby Banks to help parents in need of essentials.

 
 

1. DockATot Deluxe+

DockATot Deluxe+
 

  • The DockATot (previously called the Sleepyhead) is one of the most popular baby nests.

  • Can be used from newborn to around 8 months.

  • Not recommended for overnight sleeping.

  • Made from Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class 1 certification materials with a 100% cotton cover.

  • Air permeable (Tested to British Standard 4578)

  • All parts are washable. The covers can be machine washed and the padding can be hand washed.

  • Comes in a variety of colours and prints.

  • Spare covers are available to buy.

 
 

2. KOO-DI day dreamer breathable baby nest

Koo-di Day Dreamer Breathable Nest
 

  • Award-winning.

  • Suitable from newborn up to around six months old.

  • The base and sides have been designed to be breathable and allow for maximum ventilation.

  • Not recommended for overnight sleeping, just supervised naps.

  • 100% cotton cover.

  • The cover can be removed and machine washed.

  • Spare covers are available to buy.

  • Comes in a range of colours and prints.

 
 

3. Purflo Sleep Tight Baby Bed

Purflo Sleep Tight Baby Bed
 

  • This is described as a baby bed, not a baby nest, as it has been certified as suitable for overnight, unsupervised sleep.

  • Can be used from birth until 8 months.

  • Fully breathable and has a firm, flat, waterproof base.

  • The cover is machine washable. The base can be wiped clean.

  • Spare covers are available to buy.

  • Comes with a travel bag.

  • Available in a range of colours and prints.

 

4. Babymoov Doomoo Cocoon

Babymoov baby nest
 

  • A sleeping pod with a bottom which opens up as your child grows.

  • The cover is 100% organic soft jersey cotton.

  • Around the head area, there is a 3D mesh micro-breathable fabric.

  • Can be used from birth until around 8 months old.

  • The cover is machine washable.

  • Spare covers are available to buy.

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