Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is located near your bed to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during night feeds and diaper changes without getting out of bed. They are also great for developing confidence as your baby grows more comfortable in their own bed.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to sleep with their infant while making sure that they're asleep safely. Its smooth gliding motion can help calm your baby and its ingenious features let you monitor your child without leaving bed.

The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with a simple push of a single button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to accommodate almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet so that it is at the correct level.

The cot is padded, has mesh sides that allow for more the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density, foam for added protection. It's also wipeable so you can keep it clean. Additionally, it comes with a fitted sheet that's suitable for use with the cot.

The Roomie Glide, unlike some other bedside cribs is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is thanks to the clips and straps that attach to it. It can be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not attached to the bed. It comes with a variety of amazing features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.

The most important thing to keep in mind is that while this crib is ideal for infants, it will not last long once your baby turns six months old, so you'll need to invest in an additional cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She was impressed by 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 these innovative features. She also liked how it appeared in the bedroom and thought that its grey colour would suit most modern homes. However, she did point that it's not a great idea to rock a smaller baby as it could set the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to ensure an uninterrupted night's sleep. It features a drop side rail that can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds 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 nap time and when traveling.


It's made from soft materials and has mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It comes in charcoal or oak and a variety of melange fabrics that will blend with most decor styles. Anna found it solid and secure when it was attached to her bed with the legs securely clicking into place and the zips secure to ensure baby safety. It took Anna around 10 minutes to put it together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions as well as a video, and a customer support number if you encounter any issues.

The CoZee crib has all the features you'd expect from a crib for your bedside, such as the ability to attach it to your existing bed using a stay-in place connection system. It also has six height settings. In addition there is an inclined feature that can be used to help babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It can also be washed by a machine essential for all the spills and snot that accompany a new baby!

If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months as they're able to go to sleep on their own and independently, the CoZee is a great choice because it can be used as a separate cot, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it could be transformed into a crib. While it won't magically put your baby to sleep or feed them, it can rock the baby and take them to school.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of the more expensive options. It does have numerous great features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper or a standalone crib, and is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It features a brand new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel and is easy to use, even for one-handed operation. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels as well as retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of access provided by the side panel that can be moved up and down with one push of a button. This was an enormous help in feedings at night because it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without waking them.

It is possible to lower the side panel itself but this is not recommended, because it increases the chance that your child will be thrown out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it will only stay down when attached to the bed of the parent correctly. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace of mind, particularly in the case of breastfeeding and frequent night feeds.

Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases or beds with drawers. It comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux, as well as a rocking function to help ease them into sleep after a meal. It's also extremely spacious and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it does come with a long instruction manual. It's heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's fairly portable and can be moved from room to room easily. It's also able to fold into a travel bag which is great when you need to transport it. The only negative our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't stretch as much as other models. This made it a little harder to observe your baby from the 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 a look. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed and convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding at night and fostering a bond with your infant.

Contrary to other models of bedside crib like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximise airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline helps to ease colic and reflux while the zip down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby throughout the night.

The cot conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you require to start. It took us an hour to put together and was relatively easy to put together. The only drawback was the absence of written captions on a few images, which made it difficult to understand some of the steps. Overall, it was a straightforward process and the quality of materials employed was of a high standard.

In co-sleeping mode we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section since it allows them to comfortably reach out to their newborn to feed and comfort them without having to leave their bed. funny post 's a great option for parents who do not want to go through the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot, or even getting them out of it.

In our tests we observed the gliding motion of this next to me crib to be particularly beneficial in helping babies fall asleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down side can also be easily accessible to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night and was a major draw for our exhausted test mothers. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that isn't rocking, nor has extra features like the sound machine.