Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) sits close to your bed so you can safely tend to baby during night feeds and changing nappy without needing to get out of the bed. These cribs are fantastic for fostering independence in 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 rest with their newborn while ensuring they are safe to sleep. Its smooth gliding motion will help to calm your baby and its ingenious features let you keep an eye on your child without leaving bed.

The cot's side panel sliding raises and lowers at the touch of the button, making it simple 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 any size bed and it has adjustable folding feet to make sure that it is at the right height.

The cot is padded, features mesh sides for better the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density, foam for extra protection. It's also washable, so you can keep the crib clean. It comes with a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.

In contrast to other cribs for bedside use unlike other cribs for wooden bedside cot use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for the majority of beds, including divans thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a standalone crib when not attached to your bed and it's packed with features specifically designed with the bonding between parents and babies in mind.

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

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was a reasonable cost for a cot that has such innovative features. She also liked the way it looked in the bedroom and believed that its grey colour is a good fit for modern homes. However, she did point out that it's not an ideal idea to rock a smaller 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 crib for bed designed with a safe night's sleep in mind. It comes with a drop-side rail that is able to be easily lifted to feed your child in the evening without disturbing them or forcing them out of the bed. This is great for breastfeeding mothers! It is also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or for travel.

We love that it's constructed from soft materials with mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and comfort. It is available in oak or charcoal with various melange fabrics that can be incorporated with a variety of styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into place and the zips secure to ensure baby safety. It took her about 10 minutes to put together and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support contact number should you have any problems.

The CoZee crib comes with all the features you'd expect from a crib for your twin bedside cot, including the ability to attach it to your bed using a stay-in place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. In addition it has an inclines feature that can be used to assist babies with congestion or reflux. It can also be washed in the machine and is a must for all the spills and vomit that come with a newborn 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 fantastic option as it can also be used as a standalone cot, Bedside Cot Reviews changing table or toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. While it won't feed your baby or magically put them to sleep it will rock them to send them off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of the more expensive alternatives. However, it has a lot of great features. It's designed to function as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth up to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel thanks to the new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height settings and retractable legs for a secure fit underneath any bed.

Our testers were impressed with the simple access to the side panel that can be flipped up and down with just one push of a button. This was a huge benefit during feeding times at night, as it meant they could easily reach in and take their baby away without disturbing them up.

It is possible to lower the side panel by it's own, however this is not recommended since it increases the likelihood that your child could get out of the cot. The safety locking system ensures that the side panel will only remain in place if it's connected correctly to the mattress of the parent. This feature is great to have peace of mind when you are breastfeeding and need frequent feedings at night.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be a perfect fit for any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers thanks to the legs that can be telescopic. It also comes with an option to tilt for babies with reflux and a rocking mode that can help them sleep after eating. It's also incredibly large bedside crib and has great 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 some of the other side-sleepers, but it's fairly portable and can be moved from room room with ease. It's small enough to fit into its travel bag when not in use, which is an advantage if you need to transport it. The only downside our testers noticed was that the side panel didn't flex as much as some of the other models, which made it slightly harder to see your baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're looking for a bedside cosleeper crib that will expand with your child then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed and transform into a stylish cot when your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding your baby at night and for strengthening your bond with your newborn.

In contrast to other cribs for bed, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides and airflow mattress that is breathable and hypoallergenic maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle incline helps reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby, or even comfort them during the night.

The kit for conversion to cot is also well designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us about an hour to put together and was relatively simple. The only downside to the instructions was that a few images were not captioned. This made it difficult to follow. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of high quality.

The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had C-sections. It lets them reach out and touch their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's also great for parents who want to avoid the difficulty of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.

The gliding motion was found to be extremely helpful in lulling babies into sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side is also easily accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night, which was a real benefit for our exhausted test mums. Although it doesn't rock, or have additional features such as a sound machine the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition our top bedside crib reviews.