Hi, my 1st born sleep beside us. we bought the cot with 1 side being able to put up or down when needed. For diaper changing, we bought those portable waterproof changing mat & place it on our bed whenever we need to change the diapers or wipe down baby.
I recommend putting baby at the baby cot itself from the start so theyll be used to it. Usually they have a diaper changer whereby you can put it on top of the cot
Thanks! We are leaning to getting a cot from the start too. Will explore getting the changing caddy topper.
JT