Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) sits near your bed so you can be able to provide care to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without getting out of your bed. They are also great for developing independence as your child becomes more confident in their own bed.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to rest with their infant while ensuring they are resting safely. The smooth glide motion helps to soothe your baby into sleep and Bedside Cot Reviews its innovative features let you monitor them without leaving your bed.

The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with a simple press of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments to accommodate nearly any mattress size, and adjustable folding feet that ensure it is at the correct level.

In terms of safety, the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides for better ventilation, while its mattress is made from high-density foam for extra protection. It's also washable, so you can keep the crib clean. It comes with a fitted mattress sheet that is suitable for a crib.

Unlike some other best bedside cot for newborn cribs, the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans due 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 that are designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.

One thing to bear in mind is that even though this crib is ideal for infants, it will not last long once your baby turns six months old, so you'll require an additional cot. Overall, Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she particularly liked its sleek design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was an affordable price for a cot with these innovative features. She liked the way it looked in her bedroom, and thought its gray color would be appropriate for most modern homes. However, she pointed that it's not an ideal idea to rock a smaller baby as it could set an unhealthy habit that can affect later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee best bedside cots crib is designed to provide an uninterrupted night's sleep. It features a drop side rail that is easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to disturb your baby or get up - it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during naps and also for travel.

We love that it's made from soft materials with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and comfort. It is available in charcoal or oak with a variety of melange fabrics that can be incorporated with a variety of styles. Anna discovered that it was sturdy and secure once attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secured to ensure safety. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions, a video and a customer support number if you experience any issues.

The CoZee crib is equipped with all the features you'd expect from a crib for your bed, including the ability to attach it to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. Additionally it has an inclined feature that can be used to help infants suffering from reflux or congestion. It is also machine-washable and is a must for all the spills, vomit, and snot that can be found in a newborn baby!

If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months when they're beginning to learn to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a great choice as it can also be used as a standalone cot, changing table or toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. While it will not 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 Chicco's more expensive models, but it is packed with lots of features. It's designed to function 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 adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to place under any bed.

Our testers loved the easy access the side panel provides, which can be lowered and raised at the touch of a button. This was a huge benefit during night time feeds, as it meant they could easily reach inside and take their baby away without disturbing them up.

The side panel can be lowered by itself, but it's not recommended as this increases the risk of your child falling out of the cot. The safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will remain in place when it is properly attached to the parent's mattress. This feature is fantastic for peace of mind if you breastfeed and require frequent nighttime feeds.

Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases or beds with drawers. It also comes with tilting functions for reflux babies and a rocking mode to bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also incredibly spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects even with the lengthy instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's easily moved from one area to another. It's also small enough to fit in a travel bedside crib bag when not in use which is a plus in the event that you have to transport it. The only thing our testers have found is that the side panel did not stretch as much as other models. This made it a bit harder to see your baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're in search of a crib for your bed that will grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed but also transform into a stylish cot when your baby is ready. It's ideal for feeding your baby bedside crib at night and fostering a bond with your infant.

Contrary to other models of bedside cot bed crib The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress increase airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline helps to ease colic and reflux while the zip down side allows you to feed or comfort your baby throughout the night.

The kit for converting cots is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us around an hour to assemble and was reasonably straightforward. The only drawback to the instructions was that certain images were not captioned. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of top quality.

The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for mothers who are breastfeeding 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 great for parents who don't want the burden of putting their infant in a traditional cot, or getting them out of it.

The gliding motion was discovered to be very beneficial in lulling babies into sleep after feedings during the midday or at night. The drop-down side can also be accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night, which was a real selling point for our exhausted test mums. Although it doesn't rock or come with extra features, like a sound machine the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition to our top bedside crib reviews.