We have also tried it as a standalone cot, and again, it works great; perfect for when trying to transition babies from co-sleeping to independence. Breathable mesh sides allow you to keep check on your little one and the wheels make it easy to move around when needed. This bed has been designed with extended co-sleeping in mind, and it’s an absolute game-changer for parents who have a child who won’t sleep or settle independently but don’t feel comfortable with bed-sharing. However, the Next2Me Pop Up Travel Cot's instant folding feature lets you collapse your Next2Me Pop Up in 3 seconds without having to remove any parts! The Chicco Next2Me Air doesn't allow a quick easy movement from side-sleeping mode to standalone mode, so if you wanted to raise the partition in the middle of the night, you'd have to get up and reconfigure the crib.

No more frustrated swaying back and forth with baby in the twilight hours whilst plotting your serenely unconscious partner's demise. Since I got this model new safety standards have been introduced, including a requirement for bedside cots to have a 120mm-high barrier around the all sides of the crib to ensure your baby can’t roll off their own mattress onto yours.Once the uprights are in, the side should slide together and the tab locks into place, so you know the base is complete. The mattress cover was as easy to remove and wash as with any other type of mattress cover, and the rest of the cot was also very easy to keep clean – but maybe that’s because we didn’t have any major accidents! This functionality cannot be used in side-sleeper mode, but when the crib is configured in standalone mode next to the bed, you can gently rock baby back to sleep without even needing to open your eyes. And while it’s not an intended design feature, I found the thickness of the frame meant I could easily hook the baby monitor over the crib for attempting a daytime nap rather than having to affix it to a wall or nearby object, which I found really useful. Ideal for Mums recovering from giving birth who were hoping to move this crib between rooms every day.

It delivers both professional and parent’s product reviews to ensure children’s well-being in the most precious time of their lives. MFM parent tester Hannah found it more straightforward, saying, ‘The cot is relatively easy to set up and attaches well to our bed. I’d recommend parents pay attention to the dimensions of the crib in relation to the bedroom and bed, and make sure they have enough space to move around everything.MadeForMums Editorial Judge Gemma also tested the sides and says, “The drop-side itself is easy to operate one-handed and smooth when in manual mode. The instructions to build are a series of illustrations showing how to construct the crib, followed by another series of images showing how to attach it to a bed.

Most of the time the crib was attached to the side of the bed, with the side rolled down for easy access.With a one-handed opening, all you have to do is give the top panel a squeeze to release the side and it slides down effortlessly, allowing you to access baby quickly and easily during the night. There’s no denying it’s well-made – it feels strong and sturdy attached to the side of the bed, and the fixtures, like the zips and buttons, are all well thought out. Co-sleeping has never been safer with the Chicco Next2Me Pop Up, its range of safety features gives parents the reassurance that their baby will sleep in close range without harm.

The compact cot attaches to your bed, so baby can sleep right alongside you – perfect for those 2 am feeds or if they stir in the night. As per the safety instructions, once baby can do those things it’s time to upgrade to something bigger and sturdier.The two wheels are a huge plus – thanks to them, you can easily and effortlessly move the cot wherever you like. Your child can sleep in the crib and can be cuddled and breast-fed comfortably, thanks to the dropside. It is the first that has the extended use element for a child up to the age of 4 and is the only crib of its kind on the market. When the bedside crib is installed, no gaps must be present between the adult mattress and the crib. Thanks to the option of inclining the mattress by two levels, you can make it easier for your baby to breathe if they have a runny nose.