Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib, also referred to as a bassinet for babies, is placed next to your bed to ensure that you can safely attend to your child during feedings at night and diaper-changing without having to leave your bed. They are also ideal for building independence as your little one gets more comfortable in their own bed.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib to 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 let you monitor your baby without leaving 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 accommodate almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it sits exactly at the right level.

The cot is cushioned, Bedside Cot Reviews has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for extra protection. It's also washable so you can keep it clean, and it is fitted with a sheet that's suitable for the cot.

In contrast to other cribs for small bedside cot use 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 standalone crib when it's not connected to your bed, and it's full of amazing features that are designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.

One thing to keep in mind is that although this crib is ideal for infants, it will not last long once your baby turns six months old, so you will need to invest in larger cots. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was a great buy. She was impressed by its sleek design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for an item. She also liked the way it appeared in the bedroom and thought that the grey shade is a good fit for modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not a good idea to rock a baby when it's younger as it can cause an unfavourable sleep pattern for later.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib with changing table crib is designed to give you the best sleep possible. It comes with a drop-side rail that is able to be easily adjusted to feed your child in the evening without disturbing them or getting out of the bed. This is perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and also for travel.

It's made from soft materials and features mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. It comes in oak or charcoal with a range of melange fabrics that can be incorporated with all styles of decor. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when attached to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into the bed and the zips secured to ensure safety for babies. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video or customer support number if you encounter any issues.

Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a bedside cot crib crib, like being able to connect to your bed using a stay-in-place connector system and six levels of height, the CoZee has an additional incline option that can be used to help ease reflux or congestion in infants. It's also machine washable, a essential feature with all the dribble and vomit that comes with having a baby!

If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months of their life when they're able to go to sleep on their own, the CoZee is a great option because it can be used as a separate cot, changing table and toddler bed. It can also be transformed into a sofa bed by 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. However, it comes with a lot of amazing features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib and is suitable for infants ranging from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism to open and close the side panel. It's easy to operate, even for one-handed operation. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor with 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure fit under any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of access provided by the side panel, that can be moved up and downwards with just one push of a switch. This was an enormous help during feeding times at night because it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without waking them.

It is possible to lower the side panel by itself but this is not recommended since it increases the likelihood that your child will be thrown out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the parent's bed correctly. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you are breastfeeding and need frequent night feeds.

Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases as well as beds with drawers. It also comes with an option to tilt to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking mode that can help them sleep after eating. It's also extremely large 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 other side-sleepers, however it's very portable and can be moved from room room with ease. It's also able to fold into a bag for travel, which is ideal if you want to transport it. The only thing our testers have found is that the side panel did not move as much as other models. This caused it to be a bit more difficult to see your baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air bedside cot mattress crib is an excellent choice if you want a crib that grows with your child. It's a sleeper crib that can be attached securely to your bed and can be turned into a stylish cot when your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your baby at night and enhancing your bond with your newborn.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, which is different from other models. The mesh side panels with dual-view and hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress allow for maximum airflow, keeping your baby comfortable and cool. The gentle incline helps ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby or comfort them at night.

The kit for conversion to cot is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us about an hour to complete and was surprisingly simple. The only issue with the instructions was that certain images were not captioned. This made it difficult to follow the instructions. Overall, the procedure was easy and the materials used were of top quality.

The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had C-sections. It lets them reach out and touch their baby to comfort them and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who prefer not to go through the hassle of getting in and out of a traditional cot, or placing their baby down for a nap.

The motion of gliding was found to be extremely helpful in lulling babies into sleep after feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side can also be accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night, which was a real benefit for our exhausted test moms. Although it doesn't rock, or have extra features like a sound system, the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition our top crib reviews for bed.