Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) sits close to your bed to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during feedings at night and changing nappy without having to get out of the bed. These cribs are fantastic to help develop independence in your child as they get more comfortable in their own sleeping space.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the bedside crib to cot, allowing parents to sleep with their newborn while ensuring that they are sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion can help ease your baby's sleep, and its innovative features allow you to monitor your baby without leaving the your bed.

The cot's slide-away side panel lifts and lowers with the touch of a button, making it easy to reach in and soothe a baby in the night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet that ensure it sits exactly at the right height.

The cot is padded, has mesh sides that allow for more ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam for 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.

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

One thing to keep in mind is that even though this crib is great for newborns, it won't last long after your little one turns six months old, so you'll have to purchase an additional 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 an affordable price for a cot featuring such innovative features. She also liked the way it appeared in the bedroom and thought that the grey shade is a good fit for modern homes. She did mention that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby when it's younger as it could create a bad sleep pattern for later.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to ensure the best sleep possible. It has a drop-side rail that can be easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to disturb your little one or get up 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 features breathable mesh sides to 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 to be solid and secure when it was attached to her bed, with the legs firmly snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured for baby-safety. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video or customer support contact number should you run into any problems.

In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a crib for your bed, like being able to be connected to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connection system and six height levels, the CoZee has an additional incline option which can be used to aid congestion or reflux in babies. It's also machine washable, a essential feature with all the dribble, vomit and snot that comes with having a baby!

If you want to keep your baby bedside co sleeper close to you during the first six months when they're learning to sleep independently, the CoZee is a great choice as it can also be used as a stand-alone cot, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it could transform into an bed. While it will not feed your baby or magically put them to sleep, it will rock them and send them off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of the more expensive options, but it has a wide array of features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib that is suitable for infants ranging from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel and is simple to use, even for one-handed operation. It is also more adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as retractable legs for a secure installation underneath any bed.

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

The side panel can be lifted on its own however, it's not advised as it increases the chance of your baby falling out of the cot. The patented safety locking system ensures that the side panel will remain in place if it's properly attached to the mattress of the parent. This feature is fantastic for peace of mind if you breastfeed and require frequent feedings at night.

Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases or beds with drawers. It features a tilting feature for reflux babies, and a rocking function to help soothe them to sleep after a meal. It's also very large and has great ventilation due 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, however it's quite mobile and can be moved from room room with ease. It can also be folded into a travel bag, which is great if you want to transport it. The only drawback our testers noticed was that the side panel did not flex like some of the other models, which made it slightly harder to observe your child from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great option when you're looking for a crib that can grow with your child. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed and convert into a stylish cot once your baby is ready. It's ideal for feeding at night and fostering a bond with your infant.

Contrary to other models of bedside cribs like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress maximize airflow and keep your baby comfortable and cool. The gentle slope can help alleviate colic and reflux. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby, or even comfort them at night.

The cot conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to get started. It took us about an hour to put together and was relatively simple. The only downside to the instructions was that a few images were not captioned. This made it difficult to follow the instructions. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of high quality.

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

During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of this next-to-me crib to be extremely helpful when it comes to getting babies to sleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a huge selling point for our tired moms who took part in our tests. Although it doesn't rock or come with extra features like a sound machine the Joie Roomie Glide's elegant design and practicality are a welcome addition our best bedside cot cheap bedside cot crib reviews.