Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is placed close to your bed so you can be able to provide care to baby during night feeds and diaper changes without needing to get out of the bed. They are also ideal for building independence as your little one gets more comfortable in their own space to sleep.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib with changing table crib that allows parents to co-sleep with their newborn whilst making sure that they're asleep safely. Its smooth gliding motion is able to soothe your baby to sleep, and its ingenuous features ensure that you can monitor them without having to leave your own bed.

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

In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and fitted 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 is fitted with a sheet that is suitable for the cot.

The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is thanks to the clips and straps that connect to it. It can also be used as a standalone crib when it's not connected to the bed. It's packed with amazing features that are designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.

One thing to keep in mind is that while this crib is great for infants, Bedside Crib it will not last long after your baby turns six months old, which means you'll have to purchase an additional cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was a great buy. She was impressed by its sleek design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was an affordable price for a cot with the most advanced features. She also liked the way it was positioned in the bedroom, and believed that the grey shade is a good fit for modern homes. However, she pointed that it's not an ideal idea to rock a younger baby as it could set a bad habit for later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to give you an uninterrupted night's sleep. It has a drop side rail that can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to disturb your baby or get out of bed - it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during naps and also for travel.

It's made from soft materials and has mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabric options that are compatible with all decor styles. Anna found it solid and secure when it was attached to her bed, with the legs firmly snapping into the bed and the zips secured to ensure baby safety. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video or customer support number available if you have any issues.

The CoZee crib comes with all the features you would expect from a crib to your bedside, such as the ability to connect it to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connection system. It also has six height settings. In addition it has an incline feature that can be used to assist babies with congestion or reflux. It can also be washed in the machine essential for all the dribbles, vomit, and snot that come with a newborn baby!

The CoZee is a fantastic option to keep your child close during the first six months of learning to fall asleep independently. It can be used as a crib, changing station or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it can transform into an cot. While it won't feed your baby or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them to send them off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's most expensive options, however it has a wide array of features. It's designed to function as a side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth up to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel thanks to the new mechanism. It's also more flexible than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings and legs that retract to installation underneath any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of use offered by the side panel that can be moved up and downwards with just a single push of a button. This was a huge help in feedings at night as it meant that they could reach into and take their baby away without disturbing them.

It is possible to lower the side panel itself, but this isn't recommended, as it increases the risk that your child could fall out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it will only remain in place if it is connected to the bed properly. This feature is fantastic to have peace of mind when you're breastfeeding and require frequent feedings at night.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be a perfect fit for any bed that is divan-based as well as beds with drawers due to the telescopic legs. It also has a tilting function to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking feature to soothe them back to sleep after eating. It's also extremely large and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it does have quite an extensive instruction manual. It's heavier than other side-sleepers, however it's fairly mobile and can be moved from room room with ease. It's small enough to fit into a travel cot bedside bag when not in use, which is a plus when you have to transport it. The only downside our testers noticed was that the side panel did not flex like some of the other models, which made it a little harder to observe your child from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great option for an infant crib that will grow with your child. Designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed and convert into a stylish cot once your baby is ready, it's perfect for night-time feeds and for strengthening your bond with your newborn.

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 allow for maximum airflow, keeping your baby comfortable and cool. The gentle slope can help ease reflux and colic. The zipper-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 around an hour to assemble, and was fairly simple to put together. The only issue was the lack of written captions on a few of the images, which made it difficult to understand certain steps. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of high quality.

The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section. It allows them to reach out and touch their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's great for parents who don't want the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot, or getting them out of it.

The gliding motion was discovered to be extremely helpful in lulling babies to sleep after feedings during the midday or at night. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a huge selling point for our exhausted test moms. Although it doesn't rock, or have extra features such as a sound system the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition our best bedside crib with wheels crib reviews.