Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is located near your bed so you can safely tend to your baby during night feeds and diaper changes without needing to get out of your bed. They are also great for building independence as your little one grows more comfortable in their own sleep space.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is an ideal bedside crib that allows parents to rest with their newborn while ensuring they are safe to sleep. Its smooth gliding motion can help soothe your baby to sleep and its ingenious features allow you to keep an eye on your child without leaving your bed.

The sliding side panel of the cot can be raised and lowered by a simple push of a single button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to accommodate the mattress of nearly any size bed and it comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure that it's placed at just the right level.

In bedside crib travel of safety, the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides for better ventilation, while its 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's suitable for the cot.

In contrast to other cribs for bedside use like the Roomie Glide is suitable for the majority of beds, including divans thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a standalone crib if it isn't attached to the bed. It is packed with wonderful features designed with parent and baby bonding in mind.

One thing to keep in mind is that while this crib is perfect for babies, it won't last long once your little one turns six months old, and you will require an additional cot. However, overall Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she was particularly impressed by its elegant design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was an affordable price for a cot featuring such innovative features. She also liked the way it looked in the bedroom and thought that its grey colour would suit most modern homes. However, she pointed that it's not an ideal idea to rock a smaller baby because it can set an unhealthy habit that can affect later sleep patterns.

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 features a drop side rail that is easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to disturb your little one or get them out of bed it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also light and easy to move around during naps or when traveling.

It's made of soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It's available in charcoal and oak and comes with a variety of melange fabrics that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secured to ensure safety. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video or support number if you have any issues.


The CoZee crib has all the features you'd think of in a crib for your bedside, such as the ability to connect it to your bed using a stay-in place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. In addition it has an inclined feature that can be used to help babies with congestion or reflux. It's also machine-washable, a essential feature with all the dribble, vomit and snot that comes with having a baby!

The CoZee is a great option if you want to keep your child close during the first six months of learning to fall asleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. While it won't magically make your baby 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. However, it has a lot of great features. It's designed to function as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib and is suitable for babies up to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel using a brand new mechanism. It is also more adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings and retractable legs for a secure fit underneath any bed.

bedside crib co sleeper loved the ease of access to the side panel, which can be flipped up and down by pressing one button. This was particularly useful during nighttime feedings as they could reach inside and pick their baby up without waking them.

The side panel can be removed on its own however it isn't advised as it increases the risk of your baby falling out of the cot. The patented safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will stay down if it is connected correctly to the parent's mattress. This feature is great to have peace of mind when you breastfeed and require frequent night feeds.

Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases and beds with drawers. It features a tilting feature for reflux babies, and a rocking function to help soothe them to sleep after eating. It's also very large and offers excellent ventilation due 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 other side-sleepers, however it's quite portable and can be moved from room to room with ease. It's also foldable into a bag for travel, which is ideal if you want to transport it. The only issue our testers found was that the side panel didn't flex as much as the other models, which made it a little harder to see your baby from your own 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 a look. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed, but can also convert into a stylish cot once your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding your baby at night and for strengthening your bond with your baby.

Contrary to other cribs for bed like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The dual-view mesh side panels and hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline option helps to ease colic and reflux while the zip down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby during the night.

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

In co-sleeping mode we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a c-section because it lets them comfortably reach out to their newborn to feed and comfort them without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who want to avoid the hassle of getting in and out of a traditional cot, or placing their child down for a nap.

During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of the next-to-me crib to be especially beneficial in lulling babies back to sleep after feedings at night and midday. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a major selling point for our exhausted moms who took part in our tests. The Joie Roomie Glide is a sleek and functional crib that doesn't rock, nor has extra features like an audio system.