4 Dirty Little Secrets About The Bedside Cot Reviews Industry

4 Dirty Little Secrets About The Bedside Cot Reviews Industry

Bedside Cot Reviews

A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is placed near your bed so you can safely tend to baby during night feeds and nappy changes without having to get out of bed. They also help in developing independence as your little one grows more comfortable in their own sleep space.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to stay with their infant while ensuring they are resting safely. The smooth glide motion helps to ease your baby back to sleep. Its innovative features let you monitor them without having to leave your 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 also comes with 11 height adjustments that let it fit on the mattress of almost any size bed. It also comes with adjustable feet that fold down to make sure that it's placed at just the right height.

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

In contrast to other cribs for bedside use like the Roomie Glide is suitable for the majority of beds, including divans, thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a standalone crib when it's not connected to the bed. It's packed with amazing features that were created with the bonding of parents and children in mind.

One thing to bear in mind is that while this crib is perfect for babies, it won't last long once your baby turns six months old, which means you will require an additional cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was a great buy. 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 with these advanced features. She also liked how it appeared in the bedroom, and believed that the grey color is a good fit for modern homes. However, she did point out that it isn't an ideal idea to rock a smaller baby because it can set the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to give you a good night's rest. It has a drop side rail that is easily removed for feedings at night without having to wake your child or get out of bed - it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also lightweight, 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 are compatible with all decor styles. Anna found that it was sturdy and secure once attached to her bed. The legs clicked into place and the zippers were secured for security. It took Anna approximately 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer service number should you have any problems.

In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a bedside crib such as the ability to attach to your 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 ease reflux or congestion in babies. It's also machine washable, a essential feature with all the dribble, vomit and snot that come with having a new baby!


The CoZee is an excellent choice for keeping your child close during the first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a cot, changing station and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it can be converted into an actual cot.  bedside crib travel  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 options. However, it has many excellent features. It's designed to be used as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable for babies up to six months. It features a brand new mechanism to open and close the side panel, and is easy to use even with one hand. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor with 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure place under any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of use offered by the side panel that can be moved up and down with one click of a switch. This was particularly useful at night, as they could reach in and pick up their baby without disturbing them up.

The side panel can be removed by itself, too however it isn't advised as it increases the risk of your baby falling out of the cot. However, the safety locking mechanism means that it can only remain in place if it is connected to the parent's bed correctly. This feature is great to have peace of mind when you're breastfeeding and require frequent feedings at night.

Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases or beds with drawers. It has a tilting feature for babies with reflux, as well as an option to rock to ease them into sleep after a meal. It's also very spacious and has excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.

Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, though it comes with lengthy instructions. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, however, it is easily moved from one room to another. It can also be folded into a bag for travel which is great for those who want to transport it. The only thing our testers found is that the side panel didn't move as much as other models. This made it a bit harder to observe your baby from the bed.

The Shnuggle Air

If you're looking for a bedside crib that will expand with your child then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. It's a crib for co-sleeping that can be attached securely to your bed and can be transformed into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and enhancing the bond you have with your new born.

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

The kit for converting cots is also well designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us around an hour to assemble and was reasonably straightforward. The only drawback to the instructions was that some images were not captioned. This made it difficult to follow. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of top quality.

In co-sleeping mode we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a c-section as it allows them to comfortably reach out to their baby for feeding and comfort without having to leave their bed. It's a great option for parents who do not want to go through the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot or getting out of it.

The motion of gliding was found to be extremely helpful in lulling babies into sleep after feedings during the midday or at night. The drop-down side can be easily accessed to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night, which was a real draw for our exhausted test mothers. While it doesn't rock or have extra features such as an audio system the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition our best bedside crib reviews.