All of ourmattresses comply with the rigorous requirements of BS 1877 Part 10 for safety and performance and BS 7177 for flammability. This bedside crib includes lots of features to help tired babies and parents. These include breathable, see-through mesh sides, an incline option to support babies with colic and reflux, and seven height adjustments to fit different sizes of beds.

All in all, it’s a reassuringly spacious, solid-feeling crib in both co-sleeping and standalone cot modes, and although it doesn’t fold down super small, it does fold flat into a travel bag for easy transportation. There are several steps to undoing the drop-down side. You need to undo poppers and clips on either side before unzipping each end, then you need to lift the top bar from the frame. Once released, the drop-down side clips to the bottom of the bassinet. Clips under the bassinet hold the drop-down side in place one folded down, and webbing straps secure the cot to the side of the bed so that there are no gaps for baby to fall through. Like many bedside cribs, the Chicco uses a safety harness that attaches to the bed frame to hold it securely in place. The folding feet and six different height settings make it easy to keep it flush with almost any bed, too, including divan beds.Lynsey also thought the crib offered great value for money. She said: 'It’s competitively priced and competes very well with other products on the market: the crib is aesthetically pleasing and does everything a mum would require from a crib. It isn't overly expensive for the features it offers.'

Below, we’ve compiled a guide to choosing the best bedside crib for your baby and rounded up some of our favourite options. In a world where most baby products last just a few months, the Shnuggle Air Bedside Crib offers parents longevity and value for money. Beautifully designed with a sturdy wooden frame and calming grey colourways, the Shnuggle Air lasts from birth to six months, and can then be converted into a full-sized cot to last well into the toddler years.Our Consumer Editor Heidi Scrimgeour came up with a shortlist of the best bedside cribs based on her product knowledge and industry research. She looked at the latest offering from the market-leading brands - and as a parenting journalist for 15 years and mother of three, what she doesn't know about baby products isn't worth knowing. She also selected products from a broad range of price points so there's a baby walker toy on this list to suit every budget. The side panel unzips and attaches to the underside of the bassinet. The crib has a tilting mode for congestion and reflux issues, and also works as a standalone crib. It has two wheels with brakes, making it easy to wheel around the house as needed.

Is it only convenient for your bed? You may prefer a crib that’s more portable, or one that stands alone. Whether you’re taking the crib around the house or around the world, make sure you choose one that works with your lifestyle.Ideally, it’s best to buy a bedside crib a few weeks or even months before your due date, so you can get it all set up and get used to its features before the baby comes. The last thing you want to be doing with a crying newborn is fiddling around with Allen keys or fitted sheets, so get prepared as early as possible. How long can you use a bedside crib for? It has all the standard features, including incline for reflux, multiple height settings and a harness that fits most beds. It has mesh sides for optimal breathability, and also works as a standalone crib. The drop-side is one of the easiest to use; just unzip and lift the frame.