Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is placed close to your bed to allow you to be able to tend to baby during night feeds and nappy changes without having to get out of the bed. These cribs are great for fostering independence in your child as they grow more comfortable in their own bed.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is an ideal bedside crib that allows parents to rest with their newborn while ensuring they are resting safely. Its smooth gliding motion helps to ease your baby back into sleep and its innovative features ensure that you can keep an eye on them without having to leave your own bed.

The sliding side panel of the cot can be lifted and lowered with just a push of a single button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby at night. It comes with 11 height adjustments that can be adjusted to fit almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet to ensure that it is at the right height.

The cot is cushioned and features mesh sides for better the airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for extra protection. It's also able to be cleaned so you can keep it clean, and it comes with a fitted sheet that is suitable for the cot.

The Roomie Glide, unlike some other bedside cribs is compatible with all beds including divans. This is because of the straps and clips that connect it. It can be used as a standalone crib if it isn't connected to the bed. It has many incredible features that were that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.

It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long after your baby turns six months old. You will have to buy a bigger crib. But, in general Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she particularly liked its elegant design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was an affordable cost for a cot that has such advanced features. She also liked how it was positioned in the bedroom and thought that its grey colour 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 the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning best bedside cot crib that was designed with a safe night's sleep in mind. It features a drop side rail that is easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to disturb your little one or get up it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or when traveling.

It's made of soft materials and features breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It is available in charcoal or oak with a range of melange fabrics that will blend with all styles of decor. Anna found it solid and secure when it was attached to her bed, with the legs firmly snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured to ensure baby safety. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video or support number available if you encounter any issues.

The CoZee crib is equipped with all the features you'd expect from a crib for your bedside, including the ability to connect it to your bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. In addition there is an incline feature that can be used to aid babies with congestion or reflux. It can also be washed in the machine and is a must for all the spills and vomit that can be found in a newborn baby!

The CoZee is an excellent choice to keep your child in the first six months of acquiring the ability to sleep independently. It can be used as a cot, changing station and toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. 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 options. It does have a lot of amazing features. It's designed to be used as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable for babies up to six months. It has a new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel. It's easy to operate even with one hand. It's also more adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to place under any bed.

Our testers were impressed by the ease of access provided by the side panel which can be moved upwards and downwards with just one click of a button. This was particularly helpful in the evening when feeding time was over, since they could reach inside and pick their baby up without disturbing them up.

It is possible to lower the side panel it's own, however this is not advised, because it increases the chance that your child could fall out of the cot for bedside. But, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it will only stay down when attached to the bed properly. This feature can be very beneficial for peace of mind if you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to work with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers, thanks to the legs that telescopic. It features a tilting feature for reflux babies, and the ability to rock to soothe them to sleep after eating. It is also very spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks 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 some of the other side-sleepers but it's still fairly portable and can be moved from room to room with ease. It's also small enough to fit in a travel bag when not in use, which is a plus in the event that you have to transport it. The only issue our testers found is that the side panel did not stretch as much as other models. This made it a little harder to see your baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're looking for an ideal bedside crib that can grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. It's a co-sleeping crib that is securely attached to your bed and can be converted into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and strengthening the bond you have with your new born.

Unlike some other models of bedside baby bed cribs, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow and keep your baby comfortable and cool. 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 kit for converting cots is also well-designed with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us about an hour to complete and was surprisingly simple. The only drawback to the instructions was that a few images were not captioned. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of high quality.

In the co-sleeping position, 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 comfortably reach out to their baby to feed and comfort them without having to get up from their own bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want to deal with the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot, or getting out of it.

The motion of gliding was found to be very helpful in lulling babies into sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side is also accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night this was a huge selling point for our exhausted test mums. The Joie Roomie Glide is a modern and stylish crib that doesn't rock, nor does it come with extra features like an audio system.