Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is located near your bed so you can be able to provide care to your baby during feedings at night and nappy changes without getting out of the bed. These cribs are great for helping to build independence for your child as they get more comfortable in their own sleeping space.

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 safe to sleep. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide will help soothe your baby to sleep and its unique features let you monitor your child without leaving your bed.

The sliding side panel of the cot can be raised and lowered with just a press of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a baby at night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to accommodate nearly any mattress size, and adjustable folding feet that ensure it's at the right height.

In terms of safety the cot is padded and comes with mesh sides to provide more airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also able to be cleaned so that you can keep it clean. It also is fitted with a sheet that is suitable for use with the cot.

The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is because of the straps and clips which connect it. It can also be used as a standalone crib if it is not attached to your bed, and it's full of amazing features created with the bonding of parents and children in mind.

One thing to keep in mind is that although this crib is great for infants, it will not last long after your child is six months old, which means you will have to purchase an additional cot. However, overall Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was an affordable price for a cot featuring the most advanced features. She also liked the way it was positioned in the bedroom and believed that the grey shade will work well in modern homes. However, she did point out that it's not an ideal idea to rock a smaller baby because it can set a bad habit for later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to provide an uninterrupted night's sleep. It has a drop side rail that is easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to disturb your baby or get out of bed it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and for travelling.

We love that it's constructed of soft fabrics with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and comfort. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabrics that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found that it was sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. The legs clicked into place and the zippers were secured to ensure safety. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video or support number if you encounter any issues.

The CoZee crib comes with all the features you would think of in a crib for your bedside, such as the ability to attach it to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. In addition, there is an inclines feature that can be used to assist babies with congestion or reflux. It's also machine-washable, which is a must for all the dribbles and vomit that comes with having a newborn!

If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months when they're beginning to learn to sleep independently The CoZee is a great choice because it can be used as a separate cot, changing table or toddler bed. It can even be converted into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. While it won't be able to magically bring your baby to sleep or feed them, it can rock them and send them off.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's more expensive options. However, it comes with many amazing features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib that is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It features a brand new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel. It's simple to use even with one hand. It's also more flexible than its predecessor with 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to fit under any bed.

Our testers appreciated the ease of use offered by the side panel which can be moved upwards and down with one click of a switch. foldable bedside crib was particularly useful at night, as they could reach inside and pick their baby up without disturbing them.

It is possible to lower the side panel by itself but this is not recommended, as it increases the risk that your baby will fall out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism ensures that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the bed properly. This feature is great to have peace of mind when you breastfeed and require frequent feedings at night.

foldable bedside crib enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, including divan bases as well as beds with drawers. It comes with a tilting function to help reflux babies, and the ability to rock to calm them after a meal. It's also very large and has great ventilation due 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 is a little heavier than other side-sleepers however, it is easily moved from one place to another. It's also able to fold into a travel bag, which is a great option if you want to transport it. The only thing our testers found is that the side panel didn't move as much as other models. This made it a little harder to see the baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're looking for a crib for your bed that will grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. It's a sleeper crib that is securely attached to your bed and can be transformed into a stylish cot when your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and strengthening the bond you have with your newborn.

Contrary to other models of bedside cribs like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is breathable and hypoallergenic maximize 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 allows you to feed or soothe your baby throughout the night.

The cot conversion kit is also well-designed with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us about an hour to assemble and was relatively simple. The only downside to the instructions was that a few pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the procedure was simple and the materials used were of top quality.

In the co-sleeping mode, we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a C-section, since it allows them to easily reach out to their newborn for comfort and feeding without having to climb out of their bed. It's also great for those who wish to avoid the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.

The gliding motion was found to be very beneficial in lulling babies to sleep following feedings at midday or night. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a major selling point for our tired moms who took part in our tests. The Joie Roomie Glide is a sleek and functional crib that doesn't rock nor does it come with extra features like a sound machine.