Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib, also referred to as a baby bassinet, is placed near your bed so that you are able to safely take care of your baby during night feedings and diaper-changing without needing to leave the bed. These cribs are ideal to help develop independence for your child as they grow more comfortable in their own sleeping space.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to co-sleep with their newborn whilst ensuring they're sleeping safely. Its smooth glide will help soothe your baby bedside crib to sleep, and its innovative features allow you to keep an eye on your child without having to leave bed.

The cot's side panel sliding raises and lowers at the push of an button, making it simple to reach in and soothe a crying baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that let it fit the mattress of almost any size bed and it comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure it's placed at just the right level.

In terms of safety, the cot is padded and has mesh sides to provide more ventilation, while 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, the Roomie Glide is suitable for the majority of 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 has many amazing features designed with parent and baby bonding in mind.

It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long after your baby turns six months. You will need to purchase a larger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She loved its sleek design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna considered to be a reasonable cost for a cot that has the most advanced features. She also liked the way it appeared in the bedroom and believed that the grey shade will work well in modern homes. She did mention that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby in the early years because it can cause a bad sleep pattern for later.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside cosleeper crib is designed to ensure the best sleep possible. It has a drop-side rail that can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to disturb your little one or get out of bed it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or for travel.

We love that it's made of soft materials that have mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It's available in charcoal and oak and has a variety of melange fabric options that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna discovered that it was sturdy and secure once attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secure for safety. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble it and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video or support number if you run into any issues.

The CoZee crib comes with all the features you would think of in a crib for your bedside, such as the ability to connect it to your bed using a stay-in place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. Additionally it has an inclines feature that can be used to assist babies with congestion or reflux. It's also machine-washable, a essential feature with all the dribble, vomit and snot that come with having a baby!

If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months 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 separate cot, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it could be converted into a cot. Although it can't magically bring your baby to sleep or feed them, it can rock them and send them off.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of the more expensive alternatives. It does have many great features. It's designed as a 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 flexible than its predecessor with 11 different height levels as well as retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.

Our testers loved the easy access to the side panel, which can be flipped up and down with just one push of a button. This was a huge benefit during night time feeds, as it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without waking them up.

The side panel can be lifted by itself, too however it isn't recommended since it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism ensures that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the bed of the parent correctly. This feature can be very beneficial for peace of mind if you are breastfeeding and need 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 also comes with an option to tilt for reflux babies and a rocking mode to help them sleep after feeding. It's also extremely spacious and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects, despite the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it can still be easily moved from one place to another. It's small bedside cot enough to be able to fit into its travel bag when not in use which is an advantage if you need to transport it. The only downside our test subjects found was that the side panel did not flex like some of the other models, making it difficult to see your baby from your own bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is an excellent choice when you're looking for Bedside Cot Reviews a crib that can grow with your child. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed, but can also transform into a chic cot when your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding your baby at night and for strengthening your bond with your infant.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other cribs. The mesh side panels with dual-view and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow and keep your baby comfortable and cool. The gentle incline helps ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby or soothe them during the night.

The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, bedside Cot reviews with clear instructions and everything you need to start. It took us about an hour to assemble, and was reasonably straightforward. The only issue was the absence of captions written on a few images which made it difficult to understand certain steps. Overall, it was a simple procedure and the quality of the materials employed was of a high standard.

The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had C-sections. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby to comfort them and feeding without leaving their bed. It's a great option for parents who don't want to deal with the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot, or getting them out of it.

During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of the next-to-me crib to be especially helpful when it comes to helping babies fall asleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side can be easily accessed to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night and was a major draw for our exhausted test mums. While it doesn't rock or come with extra features, like an audio system, the Joie Roomie Slide's elegant design and practicality are a welcome addition to our top crib reviews for bed.