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A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is placed close to your bed to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without needing to get out of the bed. These cribs are great for fostering independence in your child as they become more comfortable in their own space to sleep.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep with their infant while making sure that they're asleep safely. Its smooth gliding motion is able to soothe your baby into sleep and its innovative features let you monitor your baby without leaving your own bed.

The cot's side panel sliding lifts and lowers with the touch of an button, making it simple to reach in and soothe a baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit the mattress of almost any size bed. It also comes with adjustable feet that fold down to make sure that it is at the right level.

The cot is cushioned, has mesh sides to increase ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density, foam for extra protection. It's also washable and you can keep the cot clean. It is fitted with a bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.

The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for beds, is compatible with all beds including divans. This is due to the straps and clips which connect it. It can also be used as a standalone crib when it's not connected to your bed, and it's packed with features that were designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.

It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long as when your baby turns six months old. You will need to buy a bigger cot. 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 for bedside. 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 out that it isn't a great idea to rock a young baby as it could set an unhealthy habit that can affect later sleep patterns.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee

The Tutti Bambini CoZee best bedside cot for newborn crib is designed to provide an uninterrupted night's sleep. It comes with a drop-side rail that is able to be easily lifted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of the bed. This is ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also light and easy to move around during naps or when traveling.

It's made from soft materials and features mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It is available in oak or charcoal with a range of melange fabrics that blend with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when attached to her bed with the legs securely clicking into the bed and the zips secured to ensure safety for babies. It took Anna approximately 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions as well as a video, and a customer support number in case you have any problems.

Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a bedside crib such as the ability to attach to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connector system and six levels of height The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option which can be used to aid congestion or reflux in babies. It's also machine washable, a essential feature for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that comes with having a baby!

The CoZee is a great option to keep your child close during their first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a crib, changing station or toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. And while it isn't able to feed your baby, or magically make them sleep it will rock them to send them off!

The Chicco Next2Me Magic

This is one of Chicco's more expensive options. It does have many amazing features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib, and is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel with the new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to installation under any bed.

Our testers loved the ease of access to the side panel, which can be flipped up and down with just one push of a button. This was a huge benefit during feeding times at night because it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without waking them.

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

Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases and beds with drawers. It features a tilting feature to help reflux babies, and a rocking function to help ease them into sleep after eating. It's also incredibly spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, though it does have quite lengthy instructions. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's easily moved from one room to another. It's small enough to be able to fit into its travel bag when not in use which is an advantage when you have to transport it. The only drawback our testers noticed was that the side panel did not flex as much as some of the other models, which made it difficult to see your baby from your own bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air bedside crib or cot crib is an excellent choice for an infant crib that will grow with your child. Designed to be a co sleeper bedside cot-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed but also convert into a stylish cot when your baby is ready. It's ideal for feeding at night and growing your bond with your newborn.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, not like other models. The mesh side panels with dual-view and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable 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 comfort them at night.

The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you need to begin. It took us around an hour to put together and was fairly straightforward. The only downside was the absence of captions in writing on a few images, which made it difficult to follow certain steps. However, it was an easy process and the quality of the materials employed was of a high standard.

The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for women 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 ideal for parents who don't want to deal with the burden of putting their infant in a traditional cot, or getting them out of it.

The gliding motion was discovered to be extremely helpful in lulling babies to sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side can also be easily accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night, which was a real selling point for our exhausted test mothers. Although it doesn't rock, or come with extra features such as a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Slide's elegant design and practicality make it a great addition to our top best Bedside Cot crib reviews.