Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib, also known as a baby bassinet is placed near your bed so you can be able to take care of your infant during night feeds and nappy-changings without having to leave bed. They also help in developing independence as your little one grows more comfortable in their own sleep space.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside cot bed crib that lets parents sleep with their infant while ensuring they're sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion can help soothe your baby to sleep and its unique features let you monitor your child without having to leave bed.

The cot's side panel sliding lifts and lowers with the touch of a button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying infant at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to accommodate the mattress of nearly every size bed. Additionally, it has adjustable folding feet to make sure that it is at the right level.

The cot is cushioned and features mesh sides for better the airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also washable and you can keep the crib clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that can be used for the crib.

In contrast to other cribs for bedside use, 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 when not attached to your bed, and it's packed with features that were specifically designed with the bonding between parents and babies in mind.

It is important to remember that this crib won't last as long once your baby turns six months. You'll need to buy a bigger crib. However, overall Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she especially liked its sleek design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna considered to be a reasonable price for a cot with such advanced features. She liked how it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought its grey color would fit most modern homes. She did mention that it's not an ideal 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 is designed to give you a good night's rest. It has a drop-side rail which can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to disturb your baby or get them out of bed it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or for travel cot bedside.

It's made from soft materials and features mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. It comes in oak or charcoal with a variety of melange fabrics that blend with all styles of decor. Anna found that it was solid and secure when it was attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secure for security. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number available if you run into any issues.

Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a bedside crib such as the ability to attach to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connector system and six levels of height, the CoZee has an additional incline option which can be used to help ease reflux or congestion in babies. It's also machine-washable, a essential feature for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that comes with having a baby!

The CoZee is an excellent choice if you want to keep your child close during the first six months of acquiring the ability to sleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it can be converted into a crib. While it won't be able to magically make your baby sleep or feed them, it will rock the baby and take them to school.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's more expensive options. However, it has a lot of amazing features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib and is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism to open and close the side panel. It's easy to use, even for one-handed operation. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to installation under any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of use offered by the side panel, which can be moved upwards and down with a single push of a button. This was a huge benefit during feeding times at night because it meant they could reach into and pick up their baby without waking them up.

It is possible to lower the side panel it's own, however this is not recommended since it increases the likelihood that your baby will get out of the cot. The safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will only remain in place if it's attached correctly to the parent's mattress. This feature is fantastic to have peace of mind when you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.

Telescopic legs permit the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases as well as beds with drawers. It also has a tilting function to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking bedside crib mode that can help them sleep after eating. It's also extremely spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers, despite the lengthy instruction manual. It's heavier than some of the other side-sleepers, but it's fairly mobile and can be moved from room room easily. It's small bedside cot enough to fit in a travel bag when not in use which is a bonus in the event that you have to transport it. The only negative our testers found is that the side panel didn't flex as much compared to 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 considering. It's a crib for co-sleeping that can be attached securely to your bed and can be converted into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and enhancing the bond you have with your newborn.

Unlike some other models of bedside crib travel cot cribs, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh side panels and the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope helps ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby or comfort them at night.

The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to get started. It took us about an hour to assemble and was fairly simple to put together. The only issue was the lack of captions in writing on some of the pictures, which made it difficult to follow some of the steps. However, it was a straightforward procedure and the quality of materials used was high.

The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section. It lets them reach out and hold 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 to sleep.

During our tests we noticed the smooth motion of this next to me crib to be extremely beneficial in helping babies fall asleep after feedings at night and midday. The drop-down side can also be easily accessed to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night and was a major draw for our exhausted test mothers. 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 bedside crib reviews.