Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib and cot crib (also known as a bassinet) sits near your bed so you can safely tend to baby during night feeds and nappy changes without having to get out of bed. They are also great for creating independence as your child grows more comfortable in their own space to sleep.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to stay with their newborn while ensuring they are resting safely. Its smooth gliding motion helps to lull your baby back to sleep. Its innovative features let you keep an eye on your baby without leaving your bed.

The cot's slide-away side panel can be raised and lowered with the touch of an button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying infant at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to accommodate the mattress of nearly every size bed. Additionally, it includes adjustable folding feet to ensure it is at the right height.

In terms of safety, the cot is padded and has mesh sides for better airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for additional 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.

Unlike some other bedside crib and cot cribs unlike other cribs for bedside crib travel use, 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 when it is not connected to the bed. It has many wonderful features designed with parent and baby bonding in mind.

It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long once your baby turns six months. You will need to buy a bigger crib. But, in general Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna considered to be a reasonable price for a cot with the most advanced features. She also liked how it was positioned in the bedroom and believed that the grey color is a good fit for modern homes. She did point out that it's not a good idea to rock a baby in the early years because it could create an unhealthy sleep pattern that can be difficult to overcome later.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside crib that was designed with a secure night's rest in mind. It has a drop side rail that can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to disturb your baby or get them out of bed It's perfect for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during naps and also for travel.

It's made of soft materials and has mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. It is available in charcoal or oak and various melange fabrics that can be incorporated with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into place and the zips secure to ensure baby safety. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video or customer support number if you encounter any issues.

Alongside 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 height levels 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, which is a essential feature with all the dribble, vomit and snot that come with having a newborn!

If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months as they're able to go to sleep on their own and independently, the CoZee is a fantastic option as it can also be used as a standalone crib, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it could transform into an actual crib. While it won't magically make your baby sleep or feed them, it can rock them and send them off.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's more expensive options, however it comes with a lot of features. It's designed as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth up to six months. It's 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 feet that retract to fit under any bed.

Our testers were impressed by the ease of access offered by the side panel that can be moved up and down with a single push of a button. This was a huge benefit during feeding times at night as it meant that they could reach into and pick up their baby without disturbing them.

It is possible to lower the side panel itself but this is not recommended, since it increases the likelihood that your child could fall out of the cot. The patented safety locking system ensures that the side panel will only remain in place when it is attached correctly to the mattress of the parent. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace mind, especially if you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers thanks to the telescopic legs. It also comes with an option to tilt for babies with reflux and a rocking mode that can soothe them back to sleep after eating. It's also extremely large and has great ventilation due to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects, despite the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it's still fairly portable and can be moved from room to room with ease. It's small bedside cot enough to fit into a travel bag when not in use, which is a bonus when you have to transport it. The only drawback our testers noticed was that the side panel did not flex like some of the other models, which made it slightly harder to see your baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're looking for an ideal bedside crib that can expand with your child then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed, but can also transform into a stylish cot once your baby is ready. It's perfect for night-time feeds and for strengthening your bond with your infant.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, not like other models. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline option helps to reduce colic and reflux while the zip down side allows you to feed or comfort your baby during the night.

The cot conversion kit is also well designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us around an hour to put together and was fairly straightforward. The only issue with the instructions was that a few images did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of top quality.

The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want the burden of putting their infant in a traditional cot or even getting them out of it.

The gliding motion was found to be very beneficial in lulling babies to sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side can be easily accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night and was a major benefit for our exhausted test mothers. Although it doesn't rock or have extra features like a sound machine the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features make it a great addition to our top bedside cot wooden crib reviews.