Best Next to Me Crib 2023

Next to me cribs (AKA Next to me cots or beside me crib) have become very popular in the last few years as parents try to find the safest and easiest way of creating a strong bond with their newborn baby.

The best next 2 me cribs give the mother or father easy access to their baby when they wake during the night for a feed, change or a cuddle whilst also providing them with their own cot to sleep in.

Co-sleeping with your baby in the bed with you is not recommended, however, a bedside crib that has a drop side and can be attached to your bed gives you some of the safe benefits of co-sleeping without any of the risks.

There are lots of brands to choose from, and below we share our recommendations and we’re confident that you will love these Next to me Cribs too.

---

1. Chicco Next2Me Crib

The rounded and cocooning shape of the Chicco Next2Me Crib makes it the perfect sleeping space for your newborn child. The padded sides eliminate any hard surfaces that might hurt or cause your baby to be uncomfortable. Two secure fastening straps let you keep your baby near you while allowing them their individual space. With this comfortable crib, your little one can sleep through the night and afford you some quality sleep as well.

Six height positions keep the Chicco Next2Me Crib at the same level as your bed to provide you greater access to your little one. This lets you reach out to cuddle, comfort or even lull them to sleep without straining your body. In case your baby is suffering from a cold or reflux, you can incline the crib to help ease the congestion. The foldable feet on the crib eliminates any space between you and the baby for added safety and comfort. The simple yet secure fastening mechanism makes it easy to attach and detach the crib to the bed.

Weighing only 9 kg, the Chicco Next2Me Crib ranks in the best travel crib market, and it comes complete with a practical travel bag. It is a great purchase if your baby has trouble falling asleep in a new environment as you can take it with you when going on holiday or visiting family.

The Chicco Next2Me Crib progressively grows with your baby to transform into a standard crib when you want to move them into their own room.

The crib measures 69 x 93 x 81 cm when unfolded and 68 x 94 x 17 cm when folded.

Satisfied customers on Amazon have this to say about their next to me cribs:

“Fab product. I would fully recommend for any parent 1st timers or not it’s the best thing I have bought for our newborn.”

And

“My baby loves this… he wouldn’t settle in anything else apart from my bed… so this is great… cos I think he still thinks he’s in bed with me… 5***** from me.”

2. SnuzPod Bedside Crib

Elegant and stylish, the SnuzPod Bedside Crib the let you keep your baby in easy reach while affording them a private sleeping space. It boasts a handy 3-in-1 design to meet all your parenting needs with great ease. It comprises a bassinet, co-sleeping cot, and a standalone cot. It makes the perfect baby product since it grows with your child, saving you the expense of buying different products as your baby grows.

Nine height adjustable settings make it easy to attach the co-sleeper to any bed that you have in your bedroom. A drop-side lets you access your baby quickly when you need to breastfeed them, lull them to sleep, or even cuddle to create a strong bond. It saves you the trouble of having to get up in the middle of the night to feed your growing child. The new tilt function allows you to set the SnuzPod at an angle to help if your baby has reflux or is suffering with a cold.

Besides the aesthetic appeal, the award-winning SnuzPod Bedside Crib is designed with baby safety in mind. It emerged the number one Moses Basket or crib in 2015 and won the Platinum Junior design awards in 2016. The SnuzPod converts to a moveable bassinet so you can have your baby napping with you during the day.

Each unit ships with a comfortable baby safe mattress to let your growing baby sleep in sheer comfort from birth until they are around six months old. A transparent mesh window lets you check on your baby without disturbing their sleep as well as providing a breathable environment. The sturdy beech wood construction is free from harmful chemicals.

The co-sleeping cot measures 100 x 42 x 95 cm to fit a standard baby mattress.

Delighted buyers on Amazon have this to say about their purchase:

“Absolutely beautiful bedside crib. Sturdy, good value for money, lovely mattress, great colour. Overall I am really impressed with this product.”

And

“Perfect for a newborn, so nice to have her right by the bed. I even left the side off completely until she learned to roll.”

3. Tutti Bambini CoZee Crib

The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is a modern classic with the well loved fabric cot and mesh viewing side of other next to me cribs. To set this one apart, the legs of the Tutti Bambini are wood to make the crib sturdy and safe.

The side rail can easily drop so you can quickly breastfeed and give your baby comfort during the night. Just fix the mesh side easily back in place once your baby has drifted off back to sleep.

The crib can be adjusted to fit your bed and is easy to fix onto the bedside for complete safety. An incline can also be fixed to help your baby sleep if they suffer from reflux.

The crib comes complete with a mattress and a washable bed inlay to keep the bedside cot hygienic and fresh. To help you with travel, a travel bag is included so you can take the crib on trips away so your baby will settle wherever you are staying.

The crib measures 92 x 56 x 69 cm and has a storage shelf incorporated below the bed for nappies, toys or muslins.

4. Shnuggle Air Bedside Crib

The Shnuggle Air Bedside Crib is the newest addition to the Shnuggle parenting products portfolio. Its iconic Shnuggle baby bath is an industry leading design and their bedside crib is just as well thought out. The dual-view mesh sides mean the crib can be placed at any position around your bed and you can still easily see your sleeping baby. A zip down side makes it super-easy to get access during the night for feeds or comfort.

The solid stand is lightweight and stylish, and if you buy their conversion kit you can use the bedside crib right up until your baby is around 2 years old. This is a great way of extending the usability of the cot- most other next-to-me cribs are only used until your baby is around 6 months or when they can rollover/ pull-up and thus the crib becomes a safety risk.

The crib can be set up with a slight incline- perfect for babies with colic or reflux or when they have a congested nose. The included mattress is breathable and hypo-allergenic so gives you peace of mind in those early months of your baby’s life.

5. Hauck Bedside Crib

This bedside cot is a great investment if you do a lot of travelling. The cot works at home as an easy to assemble next to me crib and also as a lightweight, quick to assemble travel crib for when you stop overnight with your newborn.

The bedside crib has wheels making it easy to move from room to room when your baby wants a nap during the day. The side can be lowered for quick access to your baby, you can place them in the cot or pick them up without leaning over, putting less strain on you. The cot is also able to attach to your bed for a secure co-sleeping experience.

The light, breathable mesh sides are great for allowing air circulation, helping your baby to regulate temperature and get a good sleep.

Storage pockets at the end of the crib and space for storage under the base are a great edition- muslins, wipes and nappies can be easily at hand for quick night-time feeds and changing.

The next to me crib easily packs down into it’s own bag for storage or travel when you’re visiting family or going on holiday. Suitable for babies from birth until 9 kg. The crib measures 56 x 87 x 78 cm.

6. Safety 1st Calidoo Co-Sleeper

The Safety 1st Calidoo Co-Sleeper is similar in design to the Chicco Next2Me co-sleeper. The standalone crib lets you keep your newborn baby right next to you without sharing the same bed. This adjustable crib fits onto your bed to create a safe and comfortable sleeping space for your baby. Two straps lets you attach the crib to the mattress and the bed frame so that you can all enjoy a peaceful nights sleep every night.

The crib boasts seven different height settings so should fit any bed you have. This helps you to position the crib at the same level as your bed to let you reach the baby with greatest ease. The wheels and braking system on the crib makes it easy to move during the day.

Thanks to an adjustable drop-side, you can breastfeed and cuddle your little one without getting out of bed. It means that your baby is never out of reach while affording them a cosy personalised sleeping space. Moreover, you get to adjust and fold the drop-side noiselessly in a matter of seconds to pose the least amount of disturbance to your baby. The breathable mesh sides mean they are by your side as well as being safe in their own space.

Each Safety 1st Calidoo co-sleeper mattress ships complete with a removable, washable cover. The bedside cot is suitable until your baby reaches 9 kg.

The crib measures 96 x 70 x 60.5 cm.

7. Babylo Cozi Sleeper

The Babylo Cozi Sleeper is a classic next 2 me crib with fabric sides, one of which can be unzipped so you can easily reach over to soothe or feed your baby throughout the night. The panel sides are made of soft quilted material so no chance of any bumps if your baby wriggles about.

The crib can be set at five different heights depending on the height of your bed so you get a seamless fit between bed and sleeper crib. Also included with the cot is a firm but comfortable mattress and two fitted cotton sheets so you can keep the crib clean and fresh all day long.

The lightweight (11 kg) crib can be easily moved from room to room so you can keep your baby with you when they are napping during the day. It also comes with a bag so you can quickly put the crib down and take it with you when you travel.

Customers have been buying the Cozi Sleeper and leaving glowing reviews:

“Really easy to assemble and comes with a firm mattress and two sheets. Great for night feeds and he has slept well in it from the first night with no issues.”

And

“My daughter is over the moon with this lovely cot it’s very strong and sturdy and it’s a lovely colour of grey which will compliment the babies bedroom. Highly recommend.:-)”

8. Hush 2 Bedside Crib

The Venture Hush 2 Bedside Crib is a current Best Seller on Amazon, with classic styling and easily adaptable to any bed height and type, we can see why. The bedside crib boasts a larger than average sleeping area perfect for your newborn up until they can sleep peacefully in their own room. The handy fabric shelf below the cot is useful for keeping all those baby essentials right where you need them.

The side panel is easy to zip and unzip depending on whether you want full or partial co-sleeping during the night. The legs are easy to adjust and the frame is lightweight so you can easily move the crib from room to room so that your baby is always sleeping beside you. There’s also a tilt function along with height adjustment which is handy to use if your baby suffers from colic.

Buyers of the Venture Hush 2 Bedside Crib are happy with their purchase:

“My son sleeps soundly in this crib, feeding and comforting him in the night is really easy with him being so close, mattress is firm but not too firm, very sturdy compared with other bedside cribs.”

and

“I’m very happy with the product, very easy to assemble, it has wheels which makes it very comfortable to move the crib in case you need it. I definitely recommend it”

9. Babybay Co-Sleeper Cot

Babybay is a trusted brand when it comes to bedtime products for babies.

The Babybay co sleeper is a height-adjustable crib that will make your nights with a newborn a lot easier. The crib comes in natural wood and looks elegant in any room setting.

This crib can be adjusted up to a height of 100 cm high, making it convenient to attach to beds that are particularly high. It comes with patented clamps that attach to the side of the bed. The clamps adapt to divan as well as frame beds.

Once attached to your bed, the Babybay is very secure so this should ease your mind knowing your baby’s safety is guaranteed.

Assembling the crib is easy as there is an instruction manual to guide you. All the necessary parts are shipped with your package, including clamps, wingnuts, and Allen key.

One of the best features of the Babybay is that it is very adaptable; it grows with your baby so it’ll save you a money in the long run. When your baby starts to outgrow his crib, you can adjust it to a bench seat until he’s 10 years old.

When you need to use it as a standalone cot, simply attach the side rail to close it out and provide a safe space for your baby in which to sleep alone.

The Babybay cot ships with a mattress for easy bed setup.

Here’s a review from an excited buyer at Amazon:

“Love this crib. A must for all parents especially breastfeeding mums. Baby stay close to you but still in his own bed. If I only knew this crib with my first would make my life easier.”

Best Next to Me Crib Round-Up

There are a number of different choices if you want a next to me or co-sleeper crib. You can either get a metal frame and fabric cot (such as the Chicco Next2Me) which has a zip down side, a wooden co-sleeper with a removable side (like the BabyBay convertible bedside crib) or one that is a combo of the two with a wooden frame alongside mesh sides like the SnuzPod. Each design has it advantages depending on the size of your room, how long you want to use the crib for and how portable you want it.

Straight to your inbox !!! Amazing deals, fantastic articles, best products and even free stuff 😉

---