Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib, also referred to as a baby bassinet is placed near your bed to ensure that you can safely take care of your infant during night feeds and nappy-changings without having to leave bed. They also help in creating independence as your little one becomes more confident in their own bed.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep together with their baby while making sure they're safe. Its smooth gliding motion is able to lull your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous 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 a simple push of a single button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that let it accommodate the mattress of nearly any size bed. It also has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it is at the right height.

In terms of safety the cot is padded and comes with mesh sides for increased ventilation, while its mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also wipeable 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 bedside crib and cot use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a standalone crib if it is not attached to your bed and it's packed with amazing features specifically designed with the bonding between parents and babies in mind.

One thing to bear in mind is that even though this crib is great for infants, it will not last long after your baby turns six months old, so 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 at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was a reasonable price for a cot with such innovative features. She also liked how it looked in the bedroom and believed that the grey shade is a good fit for modern homes. She did point out that it's not a good 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 is an award-winning bedside crib and cot crib that was designed with a secure night's rest in mind. It has a drop-side rail which can be easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to disturb your baby or get them out of bed It's perfect for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or for travel.

We love the fact that it's made of soft fabrics with 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 found it to be sturdy and secure once attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secured for security. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support contact number should you encounter any problems.

In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a bedside crib and cot crib, like being able to attach to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connection system and six height levels, the CoZee has an additional incline option that can be used to ease reflux or congestion in infants. It can also be washed by a machine and is a must for all the spills and vomit that can be found in a newborn baby!

If you want 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 option because it can be used as a stand-alone cot, changing table or toddler bed. It can even be converted into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. While it won't feed your baby or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them until they go off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of the more expensive options. It does have numerous great 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 is easy to open and close the side panel with a brand new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels and feet that retract to installation under any bed.

Our testers appreciated the ease of access offered by the side panel, which can be moved upwards and down with one click of a switch. This was a huge help during night time feeds as it meant that they could easily reach in and take their baby away without disturbing them.

It is possible to lower the side panel itself but this is not recommended as it increases the risk that your child could get out of the cot. The patented safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will only remain in place if it's attached correctly to the mattress of the parent. This is an excellent feature to have in place for peace of mind, especially when you're breastfeeding and need frequent night feeds.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be a perfect fit for any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers due to the legs that can be telescopic. It also comes with tilting functions to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking mode that can soothe them back to sleep after feeding. It's also extremely large and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, though it does have quite a long instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it can still be easily moved from one area to another. It's also able to fold into a bag for travel which is a great option when you need to transport it. The only downside our testers noticed was that the side panel didn't move as much as the other models, which made it slightly harder to see your baby from your own bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air bedside cot wooden crib is a great option if you want a crib that grows with your child. Designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed, but can also convert into a stylish cot once your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding at night and fostering a bond with your infant.

In contrast to other models of bedside crib, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline can help to reduce colic and reflux and colic, while the zip-down side makes it easy to feed or comfort your baby throughout the night.

The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you require to begin. It took us an hour to complete and was surprisingly simple. The only drawback was the absence of captions in writing on a few images which made it difficult to understand certain steps. Overall, it was an easy process and the quality of the materials used was excellent.

The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had an e-csection. It allows them to reach out and touch their baby for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for mothers who want to avoid the stress of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.

The gliding motion was found to be very helpful in lulling babies to sleep following feedings at midday or Bedside Cot Reviews night. The drop-down side can be easily accessible to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night, which was a real selling point for our exhausted test mums. While it doesn't rock or come with extra features such as a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition our top bedside cot crib crib reviews.