Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) sits close to your bed to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without getting out of the bed. They are also great for developing confidence as your baby grows more comfortable in their own bed.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside travel cot crib that allows parents to co-sleep with their newborn whilst ensuring they're sleeping safely. The smooth glide motion helps to ease your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features ensure that you can monitor them without having to leave your own bed.

The sliding side panel of the crib can be raised and lowered with a simple push of a single button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet so that it sits exactly at the correct level.

In terms of safety the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides for increased ventilation, while its mattress is made of high-density foam for additional protection. It's also able to be cleaned to keep it clean. It also is fitted with a sheet that's suitable for the cot.

Contrary to other cribs that are bedside like the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans, thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can be used as a standalone crib even when it's not connected to the bed. It is packed with incredible features that were that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.

It is important to remember that this crib will not last as long as when your baby turns six months old. You will have to buy a bigger crib. Overall, Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she was particularly impressed by its elegant design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for such a cot. She liked the way it looked in her bedroom and thought its grey color would fit the majority of modern homes. However, she did point that it's not an ideal idea to rock a young baby, as it can create the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside crib designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It has a drop-side rail that can be easily adjusted to feed your child in the evening without disturbing them or forcing them out of the bed. This is great for mothers who breastfeed! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or for travel.

It's made of soft material and features mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabrics that are compatible with all decor styles. Anna found it to be 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 safety for babies. It took her around 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video or support number if you run into any issues.

As well as the usual features you'd expect from a crib that is bedside co sleeper cot, like being able to be connected to your bed using a stay-in-place connector system and six height levels The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option that can be used to aid congestion or reflux in babies. It is also machine-washable essential for all the spills and vomit that accompany a new baby!

If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months as they're learning to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a great choice because it can be used as a stand-alone cot, changing table or toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. Although it can't magically make your baby 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 numerous amazing features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper or a standalone crib that is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism to open and close the side panel and is simple to use even with one hand. It's also more adjustable than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings as well as retractable legs for a secure fit underneath any bed.

Our testers were impressed by the ease of access provided by the side panel which can be moved upwards and down with one click of a button. This was an enormous help in feedings at night, as it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without disturbing them.

The side panel can be lowered by itself however, it's not recommended as this increases the risk of your baby falling out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it can only remain in place if it is connected to the parent's bed correctly. This is an excellent feature to have for peace of mind, especially if you're breastfeeding and require frequent feedings at night.

Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases and beds with drawers. It features a tilting feature to help reflux babies, and the ability to rock to soothe them to sleep after a meal. It's also extremely spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it comes with lengthy instructions. It's heavier than some of the other side-sleepers, but it's fairly mobile and can be moved from room to room with ease. It can also be folded into a travel bag which is a great option when you need to transport it. The only issue our testers found was that the side panel didn't move as much as some of the other models, making it slightly harder to see your baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're in search of an ideal large bedside cot crib that can expand with your child then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's a co-sleeping crib that is securely attached to your bed and can be turned into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your baby at night and strengthening the bond between you and your new born.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other models. Its dual-view mesh side panels and the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximise airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline helps to reduce colic and reflux, while the zip down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby during the night.

The kit for conversion to cot (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you require to start. It took us around an hour to assemble, and was relatively simple. The only issue with the instructions was that a few pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult to follow. However, overall it was an easy process and the quality of materials used was excellent.

In the co-sleeping mode, we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section, since it allows them to easily reach out to their newborn to feed and comfort them without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who prefer not to go through the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or putting their baby down to sleep.

During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of the next-to-me crib to be particularly helpful when it comes to helping babies fall asleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a huge selling point for our exhausted test mums. Although it doesn't rock or have additional features like a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Slide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition our top bedside crib reviews.