Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) sits near your bed to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during feedings at night and changing nappy without needing to get out of the bed. These cribs are great for fostering independence for your child as they become more comfortable 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 infant while ensuring that they are safe to sleep. The smooth glide motion helps to soothe your baby to sleep. Its innovative features allow you to monitor them without having to leave your bed.
The cot's sliding side panel raises and lowers at the press of the button, making it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit on the mattress of almost every size bed. Additionally, it includes adjustable folding feet to ensure it is at the right height.
The cot is padded, features mesh sides for better ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density, foam to provide extra protection. It can also be cleaned which means you can keep the crib clean. It comes with a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is due to the straps and clips which connect to it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib even when it's not attached to the bed. It comes with a variety of amazing features 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 purchase a larger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She liked its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was a reasonable price for a cot with such advanced features. She liked how it was positioned in her bedroom and thought its grey color would fit the majority of modern homes. She did mention that it's not a good idea to rock a baby when it's younger as it can create a bad sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to give you a good night's rest. It has a drop side rail that is easily removed for feedings at night without having to disturb your baby or get them out of bed - it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It is also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or for travel.
It's made from soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It comes in charcoal or oak and various melange fabrics that can be incorporated with a variety of styles. Anna found it sturdy and secure when attached to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured for baby-safety. It took Anna approximately 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number if you encounter any issues.
In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a crib for your bed that include the ability to attach to your bed using a stay-in-place connection system and six height levels, the CoZee has an additional incline option that can be used to help aid congestion or reflux in infants. It can also be washed in the machine essential for all the spills, vomit, and snot that accompany a new baby!
If you're looking to keep your baby close during the first six months of their life when 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 standalone crib, changing table and toddler bed. With bedside cot newborn of a sofa bed extension kit, it can be converted into an bed. And while it will not feed your baby or magically put them to sleep, it will rock them to send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive options. It does have a lot of amazing features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or a standalone crib that is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel thanks to the new mechanism. It's also more flexible than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings and retractable legs for a secure fit underneath any bed.
Our testers were impressed by the ease of access offered by the side panel which can be moved upwards and down with a single push of a button. This was a huge benefit during night time feeds because it meant they could easily reach in and pick up their baby without disturbing them.
The side panel can be removed by itself, too, but it's not recommended since it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. The patented safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will only remain in place when it is connected correctly to the parent's mattress. This feature is great for peace of mind if you are breastfeeding and need frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to work with any bed that includes divan bases as well as beds with drawers thanks to the legs that can be telescopic. It also comes with tilting functions for babies with reflux and a rocking mode that can bring them back to sleep after feeding. It's also very spacious and has excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, though it does have quite an extensive instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers but it can still be easily moved from one place to another. It's also small enough to fit into its travel bag when not in use which is a bonus in the event that you have to transport it. The only drawback our testers noticed was that the side panel didn't move as much as some of the other models, making it a little harder to see your baby from your own bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is an excellent choice for an infant crib that will grow with your child. It's a crib for co-sleeping that is securely attached to your bed and can be turned into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and enhancing your bond with your baby's new.
Contrary to other cribs for bed like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh side panels and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline can help to reduce colic and reflux, while the zip down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby at night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us an hour to construct and was fairly straightforward. The only downside was the lack of captions in writing on some of the pictures which made it difficult to understand some of the steps. However, it was an easy procedure and the quality of materials used was excellent.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had an e-csection. It lets them reach out and touch their baby to comfort them and feeding without leaving their bed. It's a great option for parents who do not want to go through the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot, or even getting them out of it.
During our testing, we found the gliding motion of this next to me crib to be extremely useful in lulling babies back to sleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a big selling point for our exhausted test moms. Although it doesn't rock, or have additional features like a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Slide's sleek design and functionality make it a great addition to our top bedside crib reviews.