Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib, sometimes referred to as a baby bassinet, is placed next to your bed to ensure that you are able to safely attend to your baby during night feedings and diaper-changing without needing to leave the bed. They are also great for developing independence as your little one becomes more confident in their own space to sleep.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to sleep together with their baby while making sure that they’re asleep safely. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide will help calm your baby and its ingenious features allow you to keep an eye on your baby without leaving the bed.

The sliding side panel of the cot can be raised and lowered with just a pressing of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby at night. It also has 11 height adjustments that let it fit on the mattress of almost any size bed and it includes adjustable folding feet to ensure it is at the right height.

The cot is padded, has mesh sides that allow for more ventilation, and its mattress is made of 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 is suitable for a crib.

The Roomie Glide, unlike some other bedside cribs is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is thanks to the straps and clips which connect it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when it’s not connected to your bed, and it’s packed with features designed with parent-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 baby turns six months old, which means you will require 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 fair price for such a cot. She liked the way it looked in her bedroom and believed its gray color would be appropriate for most modern homes. However, she did point out that it isn’t a great idea to rock a young baby, as it can create an unhealthy habit that can affect later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to ensure an uninterrupted night’s sleep. It comes with a drop-side rail that is able to be easily adjusted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or getting out of bed. This is perfect for mothers who breastfeed! It is also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or for travel.

We love the fact that it’s made of soft materials that have mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and ease of use. It comes in oak or charcoal with various melange fabrics that blend with all styles of decor. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed, with the legs securely clicking into the frame and the zips securely secured to ensure safety for babies. It took her around 10 minutes to put together and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number available if you have any problems.

As well as the usual features you’d expect from a crib that is bedside, like being able to be connected to your existing bed with a stay-in place connection system and six levels of height The CoZee comes with an additional incline option which can be used to help aid congestion or reflux in infants. It’s also machine-washable, a necessity for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that comes with having a new baby!

If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months of their life when they’re beginning to learn to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a great choice as it can also be used as a standalone crib, changing table and toddler bed. It can even be converted into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. It will not feed your baby or magically sleep them it will gently rock them to send them off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco’s more expensive alternatives. However, it has numerous excellent features. It can be used either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib and is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It features a brand new mechanism to open and close the side panel. It’s easy to operate even with one hand. It is also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to place under any bed.

Our testers loved the easy access the side panel provides that can be lowered and raised at the touch of one button. This was a huge benefit during night time feeds, as it meant they could easily reach inside and take their baby away without waking them.

The side panel can be removed by itself however it isn’t advised as it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. The safety locking system ensures that the side panel will remain in place when it is attached correctly to the parent’s mattress. This feature is great for peace of mind if you’re breastfeeding and require frequent nighttime feeds.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to work with any bed that includes divan bases as well as beds with drawers due to the legs that can be telescopic. It features a tilting feature for babies with reflux, as well as an option to rock to soothe them to sleep after eating. It’s also very spacious and has 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 is a little 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 great when you need to transport it. The only negative our testers have found is that the side panel didn’t stretch as much as other models. This caused it to be a bit more difficult to observe your baby from the bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great option when you’re looking for a crib that grows with your child. It’s a sleeper crib that can be attached securely to your bed and can be transformed into a stylish cot when your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and strengthening your bond with your new born.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other cribs. 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 incline helps ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby or soothe them at night.

The kit for converting cots is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us about an hour to put together and was relatively simple. The only downside to the instructions was that certain images did not have captions. Cots For Tots made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of high quality.

In co-sleeping mode we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an ideal choice for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section because it lets them easily reach out to their baby to feed and comfort them without having to leave their bed. It’s also great for parents who wish to avoid the difficulty of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or placing their baby down to sleep.

During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of the next-to-me crib to be particularly useful in lulling babies back to sleep after feedings at night and midday. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a major selling point for our tired test moms. Although it doesn’t rock, or have additional features like a sound machine the Joie Roomie Glide’s elegant design and practicality are a welcome addition our top crib reviews for bed.