Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is placed next to your bed, so you can be able to provide care to your baby during night feeds and nappy changes without getting out of your bed. These cribs are great for helping to build independence for your child as they grow more comfortable in their own sleeping space.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to sleep with their newborn while ensuring that they are sleeping safely. Its smooth glide will help to soothe your baby to sleep, and its innovative features let you keep an eye on your child without having to leave your bed.

The cot's side panel sliding lifts and lowers with the push of the button, making it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying infant at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that let it fit on the mattress of almost every size bed. Additionally, it has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it is at the right height.

The cot is cushioned and has mesh sides that allow for more the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density, foam to provide extra protection. It can also be cleaned which means you can keep the crib clean. It comes with a fitted bed sheet that can be used for the crib.

Unlike some other bedside crib and travel cot cribs like the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans due to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not connected to the bed. It is packed with wonderful features designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind.

It is essential to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long after your baby turns six months old. You'll need to buy a bigger cot. However, overall Roanna felt that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she particularly liked its sleek design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was a reasonable cost for a cot that has these innovative features. She also liked how it was positioned in the bedroom, and believed that the grey color would suit most modern homes. However, she pointed out that it's not a great idea to rock a younger baby as it could set a bad habit for later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside crib that was designed with a safe night's sleep in mind. It comes with a drop-side rail that is able to be easily lowered to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of bed. This is perfect for mothers who breastfeed! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or when traveling.

We love the fact that it's made from soft materials with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It is available in charcoal or oak and various melange fabrics that can be incorporated with most decor styles. Anna found that it was sturdy and secure once attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secured to ensure security. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions as well as a video, and a customer support number if you encounter any issues.

As well as the usual features you'd expect from a bedside crib such as the ability to connect to your bed using a stay-in-place connector system and six levels of height The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option that can be used to alleviate reflux or congestion in infants. It is also machine-washable - a must for all the spills, vomit, and snot that come with a newborn baby!

The CoZee is a great option for keeping your child close during their first six months of learning to fall asleep independently. It can be used as a crib, changing station or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it could transform into an actual crib. While it won't magically bring your baby to sleep or feed them, it can rock the baby and take them to school.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's more expensive alternatives. It does have a lot of excellent features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib that is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It has a new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel, and is easy to operate, even for one-handed operation. It is also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height settings and retractable legs for a secure place under any bed.

Our testers appreciated the ease of use offered by the side panel, which can be moved upwards and downwards with just a single push of a switch. This was particularly helpful at night, as they could reach in and pick their baby up without waking them up.

It is possible to lower the side panel it's own, bedside crib however this is not recommended, since it increases the likelihood that your baby will fall out of the cot bedside. However, the safety locking mechanism guarantees that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the bed properly. This feature is fantastic to have peace of mind when you breastfeed and require frequent nighttime feeds.

Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases as well as beds with drawers. It also has a tilting function for reflux babies and a rocking mode to soothe them back to sleep after feeding. It's also very spacious and has excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it can still be easily moved from one area to another. It's also able to fold into a travel cot bedside bag which is a great option for those who want to transport it. The only drawback our testers found was that the side panel did not flex like some of the other models, making it difficult to observe your child from your own bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're looking for a bedside crib that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. It is designed to be a co sleeper bedside cot-sleeping bassinet that is attached to your bed and convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready. It's perfect for night-time feeds and growing your bond with your newborn.

Unlike some other models of bedside cribs The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope can help ease reflux and colic. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby or soothe them at night.

The cot conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you require to begin. It took us about an hour to complete and was surprisingly simple. The only drawback was the absence of captions written on a few of the images, which made it difficult to understand some of the steps. Overall, the procedure was easy and the materials used were of top quality.

In the co-sleeping mode, we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a C-section, since it allows them to easily reach out to their baby for feeding and comfort without having to leave their bed. It's also great for mothers who want to avoid the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their child down to sleep.

In our tests we observed the gliding motion of this next-to-me crib to be particularly helpful when it comes to helping babies fall asleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side is also accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night, which was a real selling point for our exhausted test mothers. The Joie Roomie Glide is a modern and stylish crib that doesn't rock or have extra features such as a sound machine.