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Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) sits next to your bed, so you can be able to provide care to your baby during night feeds and diaper changes without getting out of the bed. These cribs are fantastic for helping to build independence in your child as they become more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to rest with their newborn while ensuring they are safe to sleep. Its smooth gliding motion helps to ease your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features let you monitor them without having to leave your bed.
The side panel that slides out 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 crying baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to accommodate the mattress of nearly every size bed. Additionally, it has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it's placed at just the right level.
The cot is cushioned, has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for added protection. It is also wipeable, so you can keep the crib clean. It comes with a fitted bed sheet that can be used for the crib.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for beds, is compatible with most beds including divans. This is due to the straps and clips that attach it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when not attached to the bed. It's packed with features that are designed with parent-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 have to buy a bigger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She liked its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was an affordable price for a cot featuring such advanced features. 4-in-1 bedside crib liked how it appeared in the bedroom and believed that its grey colour would suit most modern homes. However, she did point out that it isn't an ideal idea to rock a young 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 crib for bed designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It comes with a drop-side rail that can be easily lowered to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or getting out of the bed. This is great for mothers who breastfeed! 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 breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It's available in oak and charcoal, with a range of melange fabrics that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed with the legs securely snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured for baby-safety. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions, a video and a customer support number in case you encounter any issues.
As well as the usual features you'd expect from a bedside crib 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 has an additional incline option that can be used to alleviate reflux or congestion in infants. It's also machine washable, a essential feature with all the dribble, vomit and snot that come with having a baby!
The CoZee is an excellent choice if you want to keep your child close during their first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. It will not feed your baby or magically put them to sleep, it will rock them to send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco’s more expensive alternatives. It does have many excellent features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib that is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel with a brand new mechanism. It is also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height settings as well as retractable legs for a secure place under any bed.

Our testers loved the easy access the side panel provides, which can be lowered and raised by pressing a button. This was especially helpful during nighttime feedings as they could reach inside and pick up their baby without disturbing them up.
It is possible to lower the side panel by itself, but this isn't recommended as it increases the risk that your baby will fall out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the parent's bed correctly. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you are breastfeeding and need frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be a perfect fit for any bed that is divan-based as well as beds with drawers due to the legs that telescopic. It comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux, as well as the ability to rock to soothe them to sleep after a feeding. It's also very spacious and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it does have quite an extensive instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it's easily moved from one room to another. It's small enough to fit in a travel bag when not in use which is a plus when you have to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't move as much as other models. This caused it to be a bit more difficult to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of a crib for your bed that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed and transform into a stylish cot when your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding at night and growing your bond with your infant.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other models. The mesh side panels with dual-view and hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope can help alleviate colic and reflux. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby or soothe them during the night.
The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you require to begin. It took us around an hour to put together and was fairly simple to put together. The only downside was the absence of captions written on a few of the images which made it difficult to understand some of the steps. However, it was a simple process and the quality of materials used was excellent.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had C-sections. It lets them reach out and hold their baby to comfort them and feeding without leaving their bed. It's also great for mothers who want to avoid the stress of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.
During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of this next to me crib to be especially helpful when it comes to lulling babies back to sleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a major selling point for our exhausted test mums. Although it doesn't rock or come with extra features like an audio system, the Joie Roomie Glide's elegant design and practicality are a welcome addition to our top bedside crib reviews.