Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib, also known as a bassinet for babies, is placed near your bed to ensure that you can safely look after your baby during night feedings and nappy-changings without needing to leave the bed. These cribs are great for helping to build independence in your child as they grow more comfortable in their own sleeping space.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside rocking crib crib that allows parents to sleep with their infant while making sure they're safe. Its smooth gliding motion is able to soothe your baby into sleep and its innovative features ensure that you can keep an eye on them without leaving your own bed.

The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with just a pressing of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments to accommodate nearly any mattress size, and adjustable folding feet that ensure it sits exactly at the right level.

In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and comes with mesh sides for better ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also able to be cleaned to keep it clean. It also comes with a fitted sheet that is suitable for use with the cot.

In contrast to other cribs for bedside use unlike other cribs for best Bedside cot use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans, thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can be used as a stand-alone crib even when it's not attached to the bed. It is packed with wonderful features designed with parent and baby bonding in mind.

It is important to remember that this crib will not last as long after your baby turns six months old. You will have to purchase a larger crib. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She was impressed by its sleek design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for such an item. She liked how it was positioned in her bedroom and thought the grey color would work in most modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not a good idea to rock a baby in the early years because it could create an unfavourable sleep pattern for later.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib and travel cot crib is designed to provide a good night's rest. It features a drop side rail which can be easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to disturb your baby or get up - it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It is also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or when traveling.

We love that it's made of soft materials that have mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and ease of use. It's available in oak and charcoal, with a range of melange fabric options that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when attached to her bed with the legs securely clicking into the bed and the zips 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 as well as a customer support contact number should you run into any issues.

The CoZee crib has all the features you'd expect from a crib to your bedside, including the ability to connect it to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. Additionally there is an incline feature that can be used to help babies with congestion or reflux. It's also machine-washable, which is a essential feature for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that come with having a new baby!

If you're looking to keep your baby close during the first six months of their life when they're able to go to sleep on their own The CoZee is a great choice as it can also be used as a standalone crib, changing table and toddler bed. It can even be converted into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. Although it can't magically make your baby sleep or feed them, it will rock them and send them off.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's most expensive options, but it comes with a lot of features. It's designed to be used as a side sleeper or a standalone crib, and is suitable from birth 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 is also more adjustable than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to fit underneath any bed.

Our testers loved the easy access to the side panel that can be flipped up and down by pressing a button. This was an enormous help in feedings at night because it meant they could reach into and pick up their baby without waking them up.

The side panel can be removed by itself, but it's not advised as it increases the risk of your child falling out of the cot. The patented safety locking system ensures that the side panel will only stay down if it is attached correctly to the parent's mattress. This is a great feature to have for peace of mind, especially in the case of breastfeeding and frequent night feeds.

Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases and beds with drawers. It comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux, as well as the ability to rock to soothe them to sleep after a meal. It is also very large and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects, even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's heavier than other side-sleepers, however it's very mobile and can be moved from room room with ease. It's also small enough to fit into its travel bag when not in use, which is a plus when you have to transport it. The only downside our test subjects found was that the side panel did not flex as much as some of the other models, making it slightly harder to see your baby from your own bed.

The Shnuggle Air

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

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, not like other cribs. Its dual-view mesh side panels and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline can help to ease reflux and colic, while the zip down side makes it easy to feed or soothe your baby during the night.

The kit for conversion to cot (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you require to get started. It took us around an hour to assemble, and was relatively simple. The only issue was the absence of captions written on some of the pictures, which made it difficult to comprehend certain steps. Overall, the procedure was easy and the materials used were of top quality.

The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby to comfort them and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for those who wish to avoid the difficulty of getting in and out of a traditional cot or placing their child down for a nap.

In our tests we observed the gliding motion of the next-to-me crib to be extremely helpful when it comes to helping babies fall asleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a major selling point for our exhausted moms who took part in our tests. Although it doesn't rock or have additional features such as a sound system, the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition to our top bedside crib reviews.