Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is placed close to your bed to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during feedings at night and nappy changes without getting out of the bed. They are also ideal for developing independence as your child gets more comfortable in their own space to sleep.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the bedside, allowing parents to rest with their newborn while ensuring that they are resting safely. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide will help calm your baby, and its innovative features allow you to monitor your child without having to leave your bed.

The side panel that slides out of the cot can be lifted and lowered by a simple pressing of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet that ensure it is at the correct level.

The cot is cushioned and has mesh sides to increase ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density foam for added protection. It's also able to be cleaned so you can keep it clean. Additionally, it is fitted with a sheet that is suitable for use with the cot.

Unlike some other bedside cribs like the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans due to its straps and clip attachment. It can be used as a standalone crib even when it's not connected to the bed. It has many incredible features that were that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.

It is important to remember that this crib won't last as long once your baby turns six months old. You will need to buy a bigger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent buy. She liked its sleek design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for an item. She was pleased with the way it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought its gray color would be appropriate for the majority of modern homes. However, she pointed that it's not an ideal idea to rock a smaller baby, as it can create a bad habit for later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to give you an uninterrupted night's sleep. It has a drop side rail which can be 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 lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during naps and for travelling.

It's made of soft materials and has mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. It's available in charcoal and oak and comes with a variety of melange fabric options that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found that it was sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. The legs slid into place and the zippers were secured to ensure security. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number available if you have any problems.

Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed such as the ability to connect to your existing bed with a stay-in place connection system and six height levels, the CoZee has an additional incline option which can be used to help ease reflux or congestion in babies. It's also machine washable, a necessity for all the dribbles and vomit that come with having a newborn!

If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months as they're learning to sleep independently The CoZee is a great choice because it can be used as a separate cot, changing table and toddler bed. It can be turned 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 the baby and take them to school.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco’s more expensive alternatives. However, it comes with numerous excellent features. It's designed to function as a side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth up to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel with a new mechanism. It's also more flexible than its predecessor with 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure place under any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of use offered by the side panel which can be moved upwards and down with one push of a switch. This was particularly helpful at night, as they could reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them up.

It is possible to lower the side panel by itself, but this isn't recommended, because it increases the chance that your child could get out of the cot. The patented safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will only remain in place if it's properly attached to the mattress of the parent. This is an excellent feature to have for peace of mind, particularly if you're breastfeeding and require frequent nighttime feedings.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed that includes divan bases as well as beds with drawers thanks to the telescopic legs. It also has tilting functions for reflux babies and a rocking mode to help them sleep after feeding. It's also extremely spacious and offers great ventilation due to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers, even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers however, it is easily moved from one room to another. It can also be folded into a bag for travel, which is ideal if you want to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel did not flex as much as some of the other models, making it difficult to observe your child from your own bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is an excellent choice if you want a crib that can grow with your child. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed and convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready, it's perfect for night-time feeds and growing your bond with your newborn.

Unlike some other models of bedside crib like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. bedside cots for newborns Links to an external site. with dual-view and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope can help reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby or soothe them during the night.


The kit for conversion to cot (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 fairly simple to put together. The only downside was the lack of written captions on a few of the images, which made it difficult to comprehend some of the steps. Overall, it was a straightforward process and the quality of the materials used was excellent.

The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for mothers who are nursing or have had an e-csection. It lets them reach out and touch their baby to comfort them and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who prefer not to go through the difficulty of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or placing their child down to sleep.

The gliding motion was found to be very beneficial in lulling babies to sleep following feedings 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 moms who took part in our tests. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that isn't rocking, nor has extra features like the sound machine.