Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib, also referred to as a bassinet for babies, is placed next to your bed to ensure that you are able to safely attend to your infant during night feeds and nappy-changings, without having to leave bed. They are also ideal for creating independence as your little one becomes more confident in their own bed.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to sleep with their newborn while ensuring they are sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion helps to ease your baby back into sleep and its innovative features let you monitor them without having to leave your own bed.

The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with just a press of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It also has 11 height adjustments that allow it to accommodate the mattress of nearly every size bed. Additionally, it has adjustable folding feet to ensure it sits at just the right level.

The cot is cushioned, features mesh sides for better ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam for added protection. It can also be cleaned which means you can keep the cot clean. It includes a fitted mattress sheet that can be used for the crib.

Unlike rocking bedside crib , 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 even when it's not connected to the bed. It is packed with wonderful features designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind.

The most important thing to keep in mind is that even though this crib is ideal for babies, it won't last long once your little one turns six months old, so you will require an additional cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She loved its sleek design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for such an item. She also liked the way it was positioned in the bedroom and believed that its grey colour 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 could create an unfavourable sleep pattern for later.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning crib for bed designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It has a drop-side rail that is able to be easily lowered to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or forcing them out of bed. This is ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and when traveling.

We love the fact that it's made of soft materials that have mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and comfort. It is available in oak or charcoal with a range of melange fabrics that will blend with all styles of decor. Anna found it to be solid and secure when it was attached to her bed with the legs securely clicking into place and the zips secure to ensure safety for babies. 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 run into any problems.

In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a crib that is bedside, like being able to be connected to your existing bed using a stay-in place connection system and six levels of height The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option which can be used to help alleviate reflux or congestion in infants. It can also be washed by a machine and is a must for all the dribbles, vomit, and snot that come with a newborn baby!

If you're looking to keep your baby close during the first six months when they're learning to sleep independently, the CoZee is a fantastic option because it can be used as a standalone 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 be able to magically bring your baby to sleep or feed them, it will rock them and send them off.


The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's more expensive options. It does have numerous excellent features. It's designed as a side sleeper or a standalone crib and is suitable from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism to open and close the side panel and is easy to operate, even for one-handed operation. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels and feet that retract to fit under any bed.

Our testers loved the easy access the side panel provides that can be lowered and raised with just one push of a button. This was a huge help during feeding times at night because it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without disturbing them up.

The side panel can be lifted by itself, too however, it's not advised as it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. The safety locking system ensures that the side panel will stay down if it is properly attached to the parent's mattress. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you are breastfeeding and need frequent feedings at night.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers due to the legs that telescopic. It comes with a tilting function to help reflux babies, and a rocking function to help ease them into sleep after eating. 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, even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it's still very portable and can be moved from room room easily. It can also be folded up into its travel bag, which is a great option if you want to transport it. The only thing our testers 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 looking for a bedside crib that will expand with your child then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's a co-sleeping crib that attaches securely to your bed and can be transformed into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and enhancing your bond with your new born.

Contrary to other models of bedside crib 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. The gentle slope helps ease reflux and colic. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby or comfort them at night.

The cot conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to start. It took us around an hour to construct and was surprisingly simple. The only downside was the lack of written captions on some of the pictures, which made it difficult to follow some of the steps. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of top quality.

In the co-sleeping position, we discovered 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 baby for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot or even getting them out of it.

The gliding motion was discovered to be very beneficial in lulling babies into sleep following meals during the midday or at night. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a huge selling point for our exhausted test mums. While it doesn't rock or have additional features such as an audio system, the Joie Roomie Slide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition to our top bedside crib reviews.