Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside cot mattress crib (also called a bassinet) is located near your bed to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during night feeds and nappy changes without needing to get out of the bed. These cribs are ideal for fostering independence in your child as they get more comfortable in their own sleeping space.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is an ideal bedside cosleeper crib that allows parents to stay with their newborn while ensuring they are resting safely. The smooth glide motion helps to soothe your baby to sleep, and its ingenuous features let you keep an eye on them without leaving your own bed.

The cot's slide-away side panel can be raised and lowered with the touch of a button, making it a breeze to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that let it fit on the mattress of almost any size bed and it has adjustable folding feet to make sure that it sits at just the right height.

The cot is cushioned, has mesh sides that allow for more ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam for added protection. It is also wipeable and you can keep the cot clean. It includes a fitted mattress sheet that can be used for the crib.

Contrary to other cribs that are bedside like the Roomie Glide is suitable for the majority of beds, including divans thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can be used as a standalone crib when it is not connected to the bed. It comes with a variety of amazing features designed with parent and baby bonding in mind.

It is essential to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long after your baby turns six months old. You'll need to purchase a larger crib. Overall, Roanna felt that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she particularly liked its elegant design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for such a cot. She also liked the way it looked in the bedroom and believed that its grey colour is a good fit for modern homes. However, she did point out that it isn't a great idea to rock a young 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 features a drop side rail that is easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to disturb your baby or get out of bed It's perfect for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during naps and also for travel.

It's made of soft material and features mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It comes in charcoal or oak and various melange fabrics that blend with a variety of styles. Anna found that it was sturdy and secure once attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secured for security. It took her about 10 minutes to put together and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video or customer support number if you have any issues.

As well as the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed that include the ability to attach to your existing bed with a stay-in place connection system and six levels of height, the CoZee has an additional incline option which can be used to help ease reflux or congestion in infants. It can also be washed in the machine - a must for all the dribbles and snot that come with a newborn baby!

The CoZee is a great option if you want to keep your child in the first six months of learning to fall asleep independently. It can be used as a cot, changing station and toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. While it won't feed your baby or magically make them sleep it will rock them and send them off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's more expensive alternatives. It does have many great features. It can be used either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib, and is suitable for infants ranging from birth to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel with the new mechanism. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of access offered by the side panel which can be moved upwards and downwards with just a single push of a switch. This was particularly useful in the evening when feeding time was over, since they could reach in and pick their baby up without waking them.

It is possible to lower the side panel by itself, but this isn't recommended, since it increases the likelihood that your child will get out of the cot. The safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will remain in place if it's attached correctly to the mattress of the parent. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace of mind, especially if you're breastfeeding and require frequent feedings at night.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers, thanks to the legs that telescopic. It features a tilting feature to help reflux babies, and an option to rock to calm them after a meal. It's also extremely spacious and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, though it does have quite a long instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers but it's easily moved from one room to another. It's also able to fold up into its travel bag which is a great option when you need to transport it. The only downside our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't move as much as some of the other models, which made it slightly harder to observe your child from your own bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air foldable bedside crib crib is a great choice when you're looking for a crib that grows with your child. Designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed but also convert into a stylish cot when your baby is ready. It's perfect for Bedside Cot reviews night-time feeds and growing your bond with your newborn.

Contrary to other models of bedside crib, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline option helps to reduce colic and reflux while the zip down side makes it easy to feed or soothe your baby during the night.

The kit for converting cots is also well designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us about an hour to assemble, and was reasonably straightforward. The only issue with the instructions was that certain images were not captioned. This made it difficult to follow the instructions. However, it was a straightforward procedure and the quality of materials employed was of a high standard.

The Shnuggle Air is a great option for women who are breastfeeding or have had C-sections. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby to comfort them and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for mothers who prefer not to go through the difficulty of getting in and out of a traditional cot, or placing their child down to sleep.

During our tests, we found the gliding motion of this next-to-me crib to be particularly useful in getting babies to sleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a big selling point for our exhausted moms who took part in our tests. Although it doesn't rock or come with extra features such as an audio system, the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition to our top bedside crib and travel cot crib reviews.