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A bedside baby bed crib, also known as a baby bassinet is placed next to your bed to ensure you can be able to take care of your child during feedings at night and nappy-changings without having to leave your bed. These cribs are ideal for fostering independence for your child as they become more comfortable in their own bed.

The Joie Roomie Glide

The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to co-sleep with their newborn whilst making sure they're safe. Its smooth glide can help soothe your baby to sleep and its ingenious features allow you to keep an eye on your child without having to leave bed.

The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with just a pressing of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby bedside cot at night. It also has 11 height adjustments that let it accommodate the mattress of nearly any size bed. It also has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it's placed at just the right level.

In terms of safety the cot is padded and has mesh sides for better ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density foam for additional protection. It's also washable, so you can keep the cot clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for a crib.

The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with most beds including divans. This is thanks to the straps and clips which connect it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib if it is not attached to your bed, and it's packed with amazing features that were created with the bonding of parents and children in mind.

One thing to keep in mind is that although this crib is ideal for infants, it will not last long once your child is six months old, so you'll have to purchase a bigger cot. However, overall Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she was particularly impressed by its elegant design.

John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for a cot. She also liked the way it was positioned in the bedroom, and believed that the grey color would suit most modern homes. However, she did point that it's not a great 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 bedside crib is designed to ensure the best bedside Cot sleep possible. It features a drop side rail that can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to wake your child or get out of bed - it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during naps and also for travel.

We love that it's constructed of soft fabrics with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It is available in oak or charcoal with various melange fabrics that can be incorporated with a variety of styles. Anna discovered that it was solid and secure when it was attached to her bed. The legs slid into place and the zippers were secure to ensure security. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number available if you run into any issues.

The CoZee crib is equipped with all the features you would expect from a crib to your bed, including the ability to attach it to your bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also has six height settings. Additionally there is an inclined feature that can be used to aid babies with congestion or reflux. It's also machine washable, a must with all the dribble, vomit and snot that come with having a 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 crib, changing station or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it can transform into an cot. While it will not 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 alternatives. It does have many great features. It's designed as a side sleeper or a standalone crib and is suitable for babies up 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 with 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to fit under any bed.

Our testers were impressed with the simple access the side panel provides, which can be flipped up and down at the touch of a button. This was particularly helpful in the evening when feeding time was over, since they could reach inside and pick their baby up without waking them.

The side panel can be removed by itself, too however it isn't recommended since it increases the risk of your baby falling out of the cot. The safety locking system ensures that the side panel will only stay down if it is connected correctly to the mattress of the parent. This feature can be very beneficial for peace of mind if you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.

The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers due to the legs that telescopic. It also has tilting functions to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking mode to help them sleep after eating. It's also very spacious and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.

The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers despite the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, however, it is easily moved from one place 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 drawback our test subjects found was that the side panel did not flex like some of the other models, making it slightly harder to see your baby from your bed.

The Shnuggle Air

The Shnuggle Air twin bedside cot crib is a great option when you're looking for an infant crib that will grow with your child. It's a co-sleeping crib that attaches securely to your bed and can be transformed into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and enhancing the bond between you and your new born.

The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other models. 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. A gentle incline helps to ease reflux and colic, while the zip down side makes it easy to feed or comfort your baby throughout the night.

The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you require to get started. It took us an hour to construct and was fairly straightforward. The only downside to the instructions was that some pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult to follow the instructions. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of top quality.

The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section. It allows them to reach out and touch their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's a great option for parents who don't want to deal with the burden of putting their infant in a traditional cot, or even getting them out of it.

During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of the next-to-me crib to be particularly beneficial in getting babies to sleep after feedings at night and midday. The drop-down side is also accessible to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night and was a major selling point for our exhausted test mums. Although it doesn't rock or have additional features like an audio system, the Joie Roomie Glide's elegant design and practicality make it a great addition to our top bedside crib reviews.