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Bedside Cot Reviews

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

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to sleep with their infant while ensuring they're sleeping safely. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide will help calm your baby and its unique features allow you to monitor your child without leaving bed.

The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with a simple push of a single button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a baby at night. It has 11 height adjustments to accommodate nearly any mattress size, and adjustable folding feet to ensure that it's at the right level.

In terms of safety, the cot is padded and has mesh sides for increased airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It is also wipeable which means you can keep the crib clean. It includes a fitted mattress sheet that is suitable for the crib.

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

It is important to remember that this crib will not last as long once your baby turns six months. You'll need to purchase a larger cot. Overall, Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.

The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was a reasonable price for a cot with the most innovative features. She also liked the way it looked in the bedroom, and believed that the grey color is a good fit for modern homes. However, she pointed that it's not an ideal idea to rock a younger baby as it could set the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside travel crib crib designed with a secure night's rest in mind. It features a drop-side rail that can be easily lifted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or forcing them out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who breastfeed! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and for travelling.

We love that it's constructed from soft materials with mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and ease of use. It's available in charcoal and oak, with a range of melange fabrics that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found it 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 Anna around 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions, a video and a customer support number if you encounter any issues.

In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a crib for your bed such as the ability to be connected to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connection system and six levels of height The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option which can be used to help alleviate reflux or congestion in babies. It is also machine-washable essential for all the dribbles, vomit, and snot that come with a newborn baby!

If you're looking to keep your baby close to you during the first six months when they're able to go to sleep on their own, the CoZee is a fantastic option because it can be used as a stand-alone crib, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it can be converted into an bed. And while it isn't able to feed your baby, or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them to send them off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of the more expensive options. However, it comes with many amazing features. It's designed to be used as a side sleeper or standalone crib and is suitable from birth up to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel using a new mechanism. It's also more flexible than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to place under any bed.

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

It is possible to lower the side panel itself but this is not recommended, as it increases the risk that your child could fall out of the cot. However, the safety locking mechanism ensures that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the bed properly. This feature is great for peace of mind if you're breastfeeding and require frequent nighttime feeds.

Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases and beds with drawers. It also comes with tilting functions to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking mode that can bring them back to sleep after feeding. It's also extremely spacious and has excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers despite the lengthy instruction manual. It's heavier than some of the other side-sleepers but it's still very portable and can be moved from room to room easily. It's also able to fold up into its travel bedside crib bag, which is ideal when you need to transport it. The only negative our testers have found is that the side panel did not move as much as other models. This made it a little harder to see your baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're looking for a bedside cot for twins crib that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's a sleeper crib that can be attached securely to your bed and can be turned into a stylish cot when your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and strengthening the bond you have with your new born.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, not like other cribs. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximise airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle incline helps alleviate colic and reflux. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby, or even comfort them during the night.

The kit for conversion to cot is also well-designed with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us around an hour to assemble, and was relatively simple. The only issue with the instructions was that some pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow the instructions. Overall, the procedure was simple and the materials used were of top quality.

In the co-sleeping mode, we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a C-section as it allows them to easily reach out to their baby for feeding and comfort without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who want to avoid the stress of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down for a nap.

The motion of gliding was found to be very helpful in lulling babies into sleep following meals at night or midday. The drop-down side is also accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night, which was a real draw for our exhausted test mothers. The Joie Roomie Glide is a sleek and functional crib that doesn't rock, or have extra features such as an audio system.