Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside cot newborn crib (also called a bassinet) is placed next to your bed, so you can be able to provide care to your baby during night feeds and nappy changes without having to get out of your bed. They also help in building confidence as your baby becomes more confident in their own bed.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the bedside, allowing parents to sleep with their baby while ensuring they are sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion is able to ease your baby back into sleep and its innovative features allow you to keep an eye on your baby without leaving your bed.

The cot's sliding side panel raises and lowers at the push of a button, making it simple to reach in and soothe a crying baby in the night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet so that it is at the correct level.

In terms of safety the cot is padded and comes with mesh sides for better ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density foam for additional protection. It can also be cleaned which means you can keep the cot clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for a crib.

Contrary to other cribs that are bedside cots like the Roomie Glide is suitable for most 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.

The most important thing to keep in mind is that although this crib is perfect for babies, it won't last long once your child is six months old, so you will have to purchase larger cots. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was a great buy. She was impressed by its sleek design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna considered to be an affordable price for a cot featuring these advanced features. She liked how it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought its grey color would fit the majority of modern homes. However, she pointed out that it's not a great 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 bedside cots crib is designed to give you the best sleep possible. It has a drop side rail that can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to wake your child or get out of bed - it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also lightweight, which makes it easy to move around the house during nap time and for travelling.

We love that it's constructed of soft fabrics with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It is available in oak or charcoal with a range of melange fabrics that can be incorporated with all styles of decor. Anna found it to be solid and secure when it was attached to her bed with the legs securely snapping into the bed and the zips secured for baby-safety. It took Anna approximately 10 minutes to put together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number in case you encounter any issues.

The CoZee crib has all the features you would think of in a crib for your bed, including 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 incline feature that can be used to assist babies with congestion or reflux. It's also machine-washable, which is a must for all the dribbles and vomit that come with having a new baby!

The CoZee is an excellent choice if you want to keep your child close during the first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. It can also be transformed 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 the baby and take them to school.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco’s more expensive alternatives. However, it has numerous amazing 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 predecessor, with 11 different height settings as well as retractable legs for a secure installation underneath any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of access to the side panel that can be lowered and raised by pressing the button. This was a huge help in feedings at night because it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without waking them up.

It is possible to lower the side panel itself but this is not advised, since it increases the likelihood that your child could be thrown out of the cot. The patented safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will remain in place when it is connected correctly to the parent's mattress. This is an excellent feature to have for peace mind, Bedside Cot Reviews particularly in the case of breastfeeding and frequent night feeds.

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 legs that telescopic. It features a tilting feature to help reflux babies, and the ability to rock to ease them into sleep after a feeding. It is also very spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it comes with an extensive instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's easily moved from one place to another. It's small bedside cot enough to fit in a travel bag when not in use, which is an advantage in the event that you have to transport it. The only issue our testers found is that the side panel didn't flex as much compared to other models. This made it a bit harder to see your baby from your 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. Designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that is attached to your bed, but can also convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready. It's ideal for Bedside Cot Reviews feeding your baby at night and growing your bond with your baby.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other cribs. The dual-view mesh side panels and hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress allow for maximum airflow, keeping your baby comfortable and cool. A gentle incline helps to reduce colic and reflux while the zip down side makes it easy to feed or comfort your baby during the night.

The cot conversion kit is also well designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us an hour to construct and was surprisingly simple. The only drawback was the lack of written captions on a few of the images, which made it difficult to understand certain steps. Overall, it was a simple procedure and the quality of materials used was high.

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 infant for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who want to avoid the stress of getting in and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.

In our tests we observed the gliding motion of this next-to-me crib to be particularly helpful when it comes to lulling babies back to sleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down side can also be easily accessible to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night this was a huge draw for our exhausted test mums. Although it doesn't rock or come with extra features, like an audio system the Joie Roomie Glide's elegant design and practicality are a welcome addition to our top crib reviews for bed.