15 Best Bedside Cot Reviews Bloggers You Must Follow

Best Bedside Cot Cot Reviews

A bedside crib, also known as a bassinet for babies, is placed near your bed so you can be able to take care of your infant during night feeds and nappy-changings without needing to leave the bed. These cribs are great for helping to build independence for your child as they get 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 crib or cot, allowing parents to sleep with their newborn while ensuring that they are safe to sleep. The smooth glide motion helps to ease your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features ensure that you can keep an eye on them without leaving your own bed.

The sliding side panel of the cot can be raised and lowered with a simple push of a single button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet so that it is at the right height.

In terms of safety, the cot is padded and has mesh sides for increased airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for extra protection. It's also washable which means you can keep the crib clean. It is fitted with a mattress sheet that can be used for the crib.

The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for beds, is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is thanks to the straps and clips that connect to it. It can also be used as a standalone crib when it is not attached to the bed. It comes with a variety of amazing features designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind.

One thing to keep in mind is that although this crib is great for infants, it will not last long once your little one turns six months old, and you will need to invest in larger cots. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent buy. She loved its sleek design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for an item. She also liked how it looked in the bedroom and thought that the grey shade would suit most modern homes. However, she pointed that it's not an ideal idea to rock a younger baby as it could set a bad habit for later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning crib for bed designed with a safe night's sleep in mind. 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's also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or for travel.

We love that it's constructed of soft fabrics with mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and comfort. It comes in oak or charcoal with a range of melange fabrics that can be incorporated with a variety of styles. Anna found it to be solid and secure when it was attached to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured for baby-safety. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video or support number available if you encounter any issues.

In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a bedside cots crib that include the ability to connect to your bed using 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 ease reflux or congestion in babies. It can also be washed in the machine - a must for all the dribbles and vomit that accompany a new baby!

If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months as they're beginning to learn to sleep independently, the CoZee is a great option as it can also be used as a standalone cot, changing table or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it could be transformed into a crib. While it will not feed your baby or magically sleep them, it will rock them until they go off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco’s more expensive alternatives. It does have many great features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib that is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel. It's simple to use, even for one-handed operation. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height settings as well as retractable legs for a secure installation underneath any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of access provided by the side panel, that can be moved up and down with a single push of a button. This was an enormous help during feeding times at night as it meant that they could reach into and take their baby away without disturbing them up.

The side panel can be removed on its own, but it's not recommended as this increases the risk of your baby falling out of the cot. The safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will only remain in place if it's attached correctly to the parent's mattress. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace mind, especially if you're breastfeeding and require frequent nighttime feedings.

Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases as well as beds with drawers. It also comes with tilting functions for reflux babies and a rocking feature to help them sleep after feeding. It's also extremely spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it comes with an extensive instruction manual. It's heavier than some of the other side-sleepers but it's still fairly mobile and can be moved from room to room with ease. It's also able to fold up into its travel cot bedside bag, which is great if you want to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel did not flex as much as some of the other models, making it a little harder to observe your child from your own bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're looking for a bedside crib that will grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed and transform into a chic cot when your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding your baby at night and for strengthening your bond with your newborn.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, which is different from other models. Its dual-view mesh side panels and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress maximise airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope can help ease reflux and colic. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby or soothe them during the night.

The cot conversion kit is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us about an hour to put together and was surprisingly simple. The only downside to the instructions was that certain images were not captioned. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, it was a straightforward procedure and the quality of the materials used was high.

The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had an e-csection. It lets them reach out and touch their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's great 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 tests we noticed the smooth motion of this next-to-me crib to be particularly useful in getting babies to sleep after feedings at night and midday. The drop-down side can also be easily accessible to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night and was a major draw for our exhausted test moms. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock or have extra features such as an audio system.