Bedside Cot Reviews: The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib, sometimes referred to as a baby bassinet, is positioned next to your bed to ensure that you are able to safely take care of your child during feedings at night and diaper-changing without needing to leave the bed. They are also great for creating independence as your little one gets more comfortable in their own space to sleep.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the bedside, allowing parents to rest with their infant while ensuring that they are sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion will help calm your baby and its ingenious features allow you to keep an eye on your baby without leaving the bed.

The side panel that slides out of the cot can be raised and lowered with a simple press of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to accommodate nearly any mattress size, and adjustable folding feet to ensure that it is at the right height.

In terms of safety, the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides to provide more ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density foam for extra protection. It's also wipeable so you can keep it clean, and it is fitted with a sheet that is suitable for the cot.

Contrary to other cribs that are bedside like the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans due to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib even when it's not connected to the bed. It is packed with amazing features designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind.

It is essential to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long as when your baby turns six months old. You'll need to buy a bigger crib. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was a great buy. She liked its sleek design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for such a cot. 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 in the early years because it could create a bad sleep pattern for later.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to provide an uninterrupted night's sleep. It has a drop side rail that can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to wake your child or get them out of bed it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during naps and when traveling.

It's made of soft material and has mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It's available in charcoal and oak and comes with a variety of melange fabric options that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed with the legs firmly snapping into the bed and the zips secured to ensure safety for babies. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video or support number if you have any issues.

The CoZee crib comes with all the features you'd expect from a crib to your bedside, such as the ability to connect it to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. In addition there is an inclined feature that can be used to help babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It can also be washed in the machine - a must for all the spills and snot that accompany a new baby!

The CoZee is a great option if you want to keep your child close during the first six months of learning to fall asleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension kit, it can transform into an bed. And while it isn't able to feed your baby, or magically put them to sleep, it will rock them until they go off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of the more expensive models, but it is packed with lots of features. It can be used 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, and is simple to use, even for one-handed operation. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, with 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.

Our testers appreciated the ease of access offered by the side panel, which can be moved upwards and downwards with just one push of a switch. This was a huge help in feedings at night as it meant that they could easily reach inside and take their baby away without disturbing them.

The side panel can be lowered by itself, too however, it's not recommended since it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. The patented safety locking system ensures that the side panel will only remain in place when it is connected correctly to the parent's mattress. This is an excellent feature to have in place for peace of mind, particularly when you're breastfeeding and need frequent nighttime feedings.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be a perfect fit for any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers, thanks to the legs that telescopic. It also has tilting functions to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking bedside crib mode to help them sleep after feeding. It's also extremely large bedside cot and has great ventilation due to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than some of the other side-sleepers, however it's quite mobile and can be moved from room to room easily. It can also be folded up into its travel bedside crib bag, which is ideal for those who want to transport it. The only negative our testers have found is that the side panel didn't stretch as much as other models. This caused it to be a bit more difficult to observe your baby from the bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're in search of an ideal bedside crib that can expand with your child then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. Designed to be a Co sleeper bedside cot-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed and convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding at night and fostering a bond with your infant.

Unlike some other cribs for bed, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline can help to ease reflux and colic while the zip down side allows you to feed or comfort your baby throughout the night.

The kit for converting cots is also well-designed with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us an hour to complete and was surprisingly simple. The only issue with the instructions was that some images did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of high quality.

The Shnuggle Air is a great option for women who are breastfeeding or have had an e-csection. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's also great for those who prefer not to go through the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot bedside, or placing their child down for a nap.

The gliding motion was found to be very beneficial in lulling babies into sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a major selling point for our exhausted test moms. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock nor does it come with extra features like the sound machine.