Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is placed next to your bed, so you can be able to provide care to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without needing to get out of the bed. bedside crib or cot Links to an external site. are also great for building confidence as your baby 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 baby while ensuring they are safe to sleep. Its smooth gliding motion is able to lull your baby back into sleep and its innovative features ensure that you can keep an eye on your baby without leaving your own bed.

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

The cot is padded, has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam for added protection. It's also able to be cleaned to keep it clean. Additionally, it comes with a fitted sheet that is 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 due to its straps and clip attachment. It can be used as a stand-alone crib if it isn't connected to the bed. It has many wonderful features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.

It is essential to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long after your baby turns six months old. You will have to buy a bigger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She liked its sleek design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for such an item. She liked the way it looked in her bedroom, and thought the grey color would work in the majority of modern homes. She also mentioned 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 bedside crib designed with a secure night's rest in mind. It features a drop side rail that can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to wake your child or get up - it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during naps and when traveling.

We love the fact that it's made of soft fabrics with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and comfort. It comes in charcoal or oak with a range of melange fabrics that can be incorporated with most decor styles. Anna found it to be solid and secure when it was attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secure for safety. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video or customer support number available if you have any issues.

Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a crib that is bedside such as the ability to be connected to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connector system and six levels of height The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option that can be used to aid congestion or reflux in infants. It can also be washed in the machine and is a must for all the dribbles and snot that can be found in a newborn baby!

If you're looking to keep your baby close to you during the first six months as they're beginning to learn to sleep independently The CoZee is a great choice because it can be used as a standalone cot, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it could transform into a crib. While it isn't able to feed your baby, or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them and send them off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's most expensive options, however it is packed with lots of features. It's designed to be used as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib and is suitable from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel using the new mechanism. It's also more flexible than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings as well as retractable legs for a secure fit underneath any bed.

Our testers were impressed with the simple access the side panel provides that can be lowered and raised at the touch of the button. This was a huge benefit during feeding times at night because it meant they could easily reach inside and take their baby away without waking them.


The side panel can be lowered on its own however, it's not recommended as this increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it can only remain in place if it is connected to the bed properly. This is an excellent feature to have for peace mind, particularly when you're breastfeeding and need frequent nighttime feedings.

Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases and beds with drawers. It also comes with tilting functions to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking mode to bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also extremely spacious and provides excellent 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 some of the other side-sleepers, however it's fairly mobile and can be moved from room to room with ease. It's also able to fold into a bag for travel, which is a great option if you want to transport it. The only drawback our testers noticed was that the side panel didn't move as much as the other models, making it difficult to see your baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're in search of a crib for your bed that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed but also convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready. It's perfect for night-time feeds and fostering a bond with your baby.

In contrast to other models of bedside crib The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as airflow mattress that is breathable and hypoallergenic increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline option helps to ease colic and reflux, while the zip down side makes it easy 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 get started. It took us about an hour to construct and was relatively easy to put together. The only issue with the instructions was that a few pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow the instructions. However, overall it was an easy procedure and the quality of the materials used was high.

The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had C-sections. It lets them reach out and touch their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's also great for parents who prefer not to go through the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or placing their baby down to sleep.

The gliding motion was discovered to be very helpful in lulling babies into sleep after feedings at night or midday. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a major selling point for our exhausted test mums. 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.