Babycot is perfect. Easy to assemble, it comes flat packed but it is straightforward to put together. The mattress is nice and firm, I love the mesh sides, so I will be able to see the baby at all times.
I purchased some fitted sheets for the mattress, they were easy to find online. The babycot itself is of a good size, plenty of room around it. Although I think it wont be long lasting – maybe 5-6months as if you have a tall baby, I think you will find the baby will be too tall for it at somepoint.
Overall a brilliant baby cot, perfect to keep at the side of your bed as it has a zipping part where you can open and shut when needed.
I have been using this next to me for 7 months. I’m so happy that we decided with this crib! My son has been in it since day 1 and now is only just outgrown it being 7 months. The colour is lovely and it has a very nice look about it. The basket underneath is very handy and very spacious too, we found it came in so handy for a nappy caddy, to have easy access in the middle of the night. It was very easy and quick to set up and arrived the next day after ordering. Only thing I would recommend is a comfier mattress, but my son didn’t seem to mind it. After a few months of use it did start to flatten more and more, but I will defo be keeping this for my next children, I 10000% recommend to any new mums!
It feels comfortable and has various height options including additional options of adjusting one side only when needed after feeding.
It feels great having my baby boy next to me at night!
Took a short time to assemble, and baby seems to sleep in it well. One of the sides can be taken down to have better access to the baby if its next-to-bed. Would like the height adjustment to be higher, and the mattress a bit better. According to our mid-wife, the mattress is fine for the baby to sleep in. Materials its made from seems to be good as well.
I really did love this crib! It looked beautiful, easy to assemble the downside is the mattress, it’s very thin and uncomfortable for my baby. It was very difficult to get him to sleep on a mattress that thin, I did end up getting a second crib with a thicker mattress but I may buy a better mattress for this one as it looks a lot nicer that’s the other cribs within this price range
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 i
My little newborn found this too big and uncomfortable for sleeping, we purchased moses basket aswell for the time being. I would recommend buying a separate softer mattress for this if you intend to buy this.
But I can’t fault the quality. It’s decent, sturdy and fairly easy to assemble. Adjustable alligment was great for a reflux baby. Fairly expensive though.
Love it! Never thought I would want or like a next to me type bed but I love it. I don’t use the co-sleeping part but it’s been fantastic for comforting my baby through the night and the tilt function has made a massive difference when he was poorly and congested. I wish I had brought it before he was born because it would have been wonderful to use while I was recovering from my c-section. Would 100% recommend.
We purchased this item last year ready for our little one. I recently had problems with lowering the crib but after an email to the company. Advice in an email was promptly sent by the company and has now been resolved. Worth what we payed for the crib and was good quality. Customer service from the company I would rate 10 out of 10.
Really easy to assemble however the instructions could do with some work on making them easier to follow. Seems really sturdy and movement is fantastic. Very good value for money.
I brought this as I had a c section and my original cot was not suitable for me to use after a c section as I found it difficult to lift my baby out of it when I was in bed. However, this is perfect. It’s Easy to put up and to use. The material is excellent and my baby sleeps really well in it.
After original review, the company reached out to me and were very nice and apologetic. They send me a new one immediately and it is beautiful.
I’m so upset, I waited to open the crib 3 weeks before birth and when I opened it. There are stains all over the baby mattress. This has obviously been used.
The crib is beautiful looking, but honestly, with Covid and all that going on, it’s very unsafe for me to keep it.
Waiting for the company to get back at me. ASAP please.. don’t want this baby to come and they have no where to sleep.
I was unsure on to buy this or not or just invest in a more expensive brand but I’m glad I didn’t this is absolutely perfect , easy set up perfect for baby
Really nice looking crib, slightly bigger than I was expecting but this was a pleasant surprise as it means it will easily see baby through to 6 months. Assembly took about 30 mins, instructions are clear. It’s a bit of a faff to get the cover zipped up but if you tip it on It’s side to do this it’s much less fiddly. It’s very lightweight and everything just clicks in to place, I built this at 39 weeks pregnant so shows how easy it is. The height adjustment is very smooth and like that you can raise one side higher than the higher to help with colic. Mattress is firm with a waterproof side. I bought sheets from For your little one on Amazon which are just a little bigger than the mattress measurements. Overall very happy with the quality and price point.
Excellent product. Easy to assemble. Especially look the fact you can see your baby while they sleep/play through the see-through side fabric. I got this as a trade up from Moses basket and it working well!!
Absolutely brilliant. This has been a game changer for my 4week old. I didn’t want to co-sleep because of the risks but he needs a little extra contact to get to sleep. This allows me to rub his tummy without needing to hold him all the time (which was hurting my bad shoulder).
My little one would not sleep in a Moses basket so this purchase was an absolute life saver. Fit perfectly was comfortable for her to sleep on. Fantastic would highly recommend
Great product and high quality materials. It’s easy to put together and sturdy. The mattress is firm as it should be for a baby, plenty of length and space for your newborn. I was quite reluctant to buy it as there weren’t many reviews but I’m glad I did. One of the best purchases for the baby.
Nice crib which is sturdy, well built and looks good. The frame is safe and secure without being heavy. The fabric and mattress is good quality.
It was one of the cheapest cribs but it doesn’t look it or feel any different to the other cribs I’ve looked at.
The waterproof cover and blankets which appear as a ‘suggested buy’ fit well.
I do think it needs a way to lock the height adjustment. To raise and lower you lift some handles on either side. Whilst you are never going to do this by accident I’d still like the extra security.
I bought 2 of these as I had twins and they slept in 1 till they were at least 3 months old as they are quite big! Mattress is not thick enough though and ive had to put a folded up blanket under their sheets to make it more comfy.
Exactly the same as a next to me but smaller in price! Bargain! , I love this crib it’s easy to build and love the white fresh material very unique. Delivery was fast absolutely nothing to complain about , my new born loves it , also bought a sleep pod that fits perfectly inside.
Perfect beside crib. Baby hasn’t been born yet but of course I couldn’t wait to see what this looks like. It’s a beautiful cotton white next to me crib. Super easy to assemble even when you’re heavily pregnant. Had to think a little to get everything perfectly back in the travel bag and managed eventually. Perhaps the information guide could have a section on storage too. Haha. Great price for what has been received. Will update once baby is here on how the sleeping is going.
Bought this as newborn grandson staying over Christmas. Quite easy to put together. Height adjustment meant it went right up to the bed. Tilt was great and baby slept well. Perhaps not high quality as others but no where near as pricey. Did the job.
Love this crib! Got this for my second baby. I had a Snuzpod for my first and didn’t want it again as I found it too small and only lasted until my bubs was 4.5 months. The Venture has loads of space and will definitely last until any baby is 6 months, even if they’re on the longer side like my two! Also, the Snuzpod had a wooden bar that went between the bed and crib it was very uncomfortable if you were comforting the baby. This crib has a small fabric covered ridge that bends down if you put an arm on it so is perfect. It was very easy to put together and is really sturdy. Would recommend to anyone, didn’t buy this until my baby was 4 weeks and she slept so much better from the first night. Great value for money and is better than any others I’ve tried.
This crib is really good! Bigger than expected, so my 3 month old has lots of room. He wriggles a lot in his sleep, so that’s great for him. It makes night feeds so much easier. The price is really good also. Cheaper than others on the market, but just as good. Only 4 stars because the mattress is quite hard and there were no instructions. Would still recommend though.
UPDATE: I wanted to update my review, as we’ve been using this for about a week now and we love it. The hard mattress and no instructions ended up not being much of a problem. I put some extra padding under the sheet and the seller was great and emailed over the instructions straight away (although my husband was able to figure it out). The main thing for us is that our baby settles so well in this crib. He loves it and it makes night feeds so much easier! Changed to 5 stars!!
Lovely bedside crib. So easy to put together. Looks and feels just as good as the Chicco next to me, but at half the price! I bought the waterproof mattress protector that is in the ‘frequently bought together’ section and it fits perfectly. Bought Snuz fitted sheets (sheet measurements up to 50x90cm) and they just about fit.
Purchased this as my daughter didn’t like the Moses basket and wanted something for sleepyhead to fit in also. Such good value for money compared to similar products – put together really quickly and she is sleeping great in it. Will most likely keep her in it for 6 months until transfer to her cot but baby could easily fit in past 1 year if you required them to. Would definitely recommend. Also came so so quickly, said it wasn’t going to be here until the Friday after ordering Tuesday and it arrived Wednesday! Amazing!
This bedside crib is great I just wish I had purchased it sooner! Our little one was not settling in her cot so we brought this crib. It is easy to assemble and larger than expected. It states up to 6 months but our little one is 7 months and there is still plenty of room.
Great value for money.
I bought this for my daughter isn’t due for a couple of months but put it up to make sure all ok
No problem s putting together stands sturdy and lovely white and very nice looking
I recommend this producer price and good service
Bit fiddly to assemble, easy to attach to the bed. Very sturdy once assembled and easy to adjust the height. Being able to have one side higher than the other is very useful for babies with reflux / colic. Mattress is firm which is good for baby. Package arrived 2 days earlier than expected which was brilliant.
We received the Venture co sleeper & have assembled. It was relatively easy to assemble. One of the supporting frame legs wouldn’t easily fit in, but once we had sorted it the rest went together easily. It is a beautiful cot, we gave bot yet used it as we ate still waiting for our little one to arrive. Arrived promptly, looks a feels very good. Value for money for sure.
Bought as baby would not settle in his moses basket
The crib was relatively easy to put together but it was a bit fiddly with some bits. It sits right up against our kingsize divan bed. It is a decent size so its lasts quite a while. It has an anchor that has to go under the mattress of the bed its up against to hold it in place, this can be tightened or loosened to fit the bed its up against.
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.
The price was very good compared with other cribs of this design, the only issue was we tried to find bedding for this specific crib and found that impossible, bought sheets (8551) the size specified for the mattress by the manufacturer but they were too small, had to purchase sheets 9055 to fit the mattress.
It is white so it will probably stain easily. The mattress cover can be removed and go in the washing machine.
We only used the cosleeper function, but it seems very good as a standard crib too. The crib also has a tilt function which was really useful when my son had very bad reflux. It does not have a rocking function but we didn’t really need that as we had a swing for him.
Overall i would highly recommend this product if your looking for a cosleeper that is reasonably priced but still good quality.
We had a problem initially with our cot having some marks on the fabric (it’s pure white and will show marks easily, so probably just one of those things), but after we contacted the seller directly they were fantastic and sorted us out with a replacement within just a few days. Thank you! Baby isn’t here for a few weeks so we haven’t been able to test it yet, but it is nice and firm and sturdy and seems like a great quality cot. The fabric is really nice and I love that the mesh sides give breathability and will let me see baby easily from the side when I’m in bed if I choose to have the side up.
All of the fabric is easy to clean, we’ve chosen to wash everything in a small washing machine including the outer fabric structure that fits onto the frame and the mattress cover (probably best not to put the mattress foam in a washing machine though!). The fabrics dried in just a few short hours too. We’ll need to get some fitted sheets and some waterproof mattress protectors for the mattress – the mattress size is about 51/85cm but I’m sure other close sizes would fit fine, like 50/90cm which are a bit easier to find. It’s also really useful to be able to break the cot down into a compact package for storage for the time being. Really looking forward to using it.
The frame makes the setup a bit fiddly but it doesn’t really matter – it’s not a thing you are going to keep putting up and down constantly. It doesn’t take too long to put up either.
I was hoping to be able to try out zipping down the side really easily in the middle of the night and take baby out and then zip back up when he’s back in without getting out of bed – but the way the frame clips in makes this quite fiddly, so it’s not really practical to do it like that. I think you just have to commit to either a full cot structure with side up by your bed (with great visibility through the mesh) or the bedside cot setting. We’ll see what works best for baby.
Just as good if not better than the Chico next to me crib and 100 cheaper so it’s a no brainier buy the Venture and then you have a full 100 to spend on other things, we have had 3 Chico next to Me cribs so this comes from experience. Very happy with this purchase
Bought this for our newborn baby who just didn’t get on with the Moses basket. This was a fantastic purchase. Baby settles well in it, as it provides the comfort of co-sleeping without any of the risks. It’s construction is of high quality and it is easy to assemble/dismantle for travel. I highly recommend this product.
The cot itself is absolutely brilliant. My son who is 2 weeks old sleeps soundly for 3 hours stints and feeding is a doddle with him right by me. Easy to put up and sturdy.
The first one we were sent had some damage from the manufacturer. We notified the seller and had an immediate replacement sent with an acknowledgement that as our son was only 3 days old we may take a while to return the original.
The crib is easily put together and is a good size. It fits alongside an adult bed, like intended, however the spring legs on the base are a little tough to keep back (when pushing the crib up against the adult bed) – it takes a bit of wriggling before it stayed in place.
I like that it has the fabric sides rather than bars and that the front can easily be put up or taken down as required. The height adjustment and tilt is also good.
Overall, it is fit for purpose and simple – perhaps a little overpriced.
Babycot is perfect. Easy to assemble, it comes flat packed but it is straightforward to put together. The mattress is nice and firm, I love the mesh sides, so I will be able to see the baby at all times.
I purchased some fitted sheets for the mattress, they were easy to find online. The babycot itself is of a good size, plenty of room around it. Although I think it wont be long lasting – maybe 5-6months as if you have a tall baby, I think you will find the baby will be too tall for it at somepoint.
Overall a brilliant baby cot, perfect to keep at the side of your bed as it has a zipping part where you can open and shut when needed.
I have been using this next to me for 7 months. I’m so happy that we decided with this crib! My son has been in it since day 1 and now is only just outgrown it being 7 months. The colour is lovely and it has a very nice look about it. The basket underneath is very handy and very spacious too, we found it came in so handy for a nappy caddy, to have easy access in the middle of the night. It was very easy and quick to set up and arrived the next day after ordering. Only thing I would recommend is a comfier mattress, but my son didn’t seem to mind it. After a few months of use it did start to flatten more and more, but I will defo be keeping this for my next children, I 10000% recommend to any new mums!
I gave this product 4 stars as it was quite difficult to set up. The quality is good and it’s nice.
It feels comfortable and has various height options including additional options of adjusting one side only when needed after feeding.
It feels great having my baby boy next to me at night!
Took a short time to assemble, and baby seems to sleep in it well. One of the sides can be taken down to have better access to the baby if its next-to-bed. Would like the height adjustment to be higher, and the mattress a bit better. According to our mid-wife, the mattress is fine for the baby to sleep in. Materials its made from seems to be good as well.
I really did love this crib! It looked beautiful, easy to assemble the downside is the mattress, it’s very thin and uncomfortable for my baby. It was very difficult to get him to sleep on a mattress that thin, I did end up getting a second crib with a thicker mattress but I may buy a better mattress for this one as it looks a lot nicer that’s the other cribs within this price range
Amazing little cot for the price and easy to put togethe
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 i
Very easy to put together, perfect for little baby. Would definitely recommend.
So useful for babies, if you want to keep your baby at your bedside. Must buy
My little newborn found this too big and uncomfortable for sleeping, we purchased moses basket aswell for the time being. I would recommend buying a separate softer mattress for this if you intend to buy this.
But I can’t fault the quality. It’s decent, sturdy and fairly easy to assemble. Adjustable alligment was great for a reflux baby. Fairly expensive though.
This was perfect
Ideal for small rooms keeps baby safe
And nea
Love it! Never thought I would want or like a next to me type bed but I love it. I don’t use the co-sleeping part but it’s been fantastic for comforting my baby through the night and the tilt function has made a massive difference when he was poorly and congested. I wish I had brought it before he was born because it would have been wonderful to use while I was recovering from my c-section. Would 100% recommend.
We purchased this item last year ready for our little one. I recently had problems with lowering the crib but after an email to the company. Advice in an email was promptly sent by the company and has now been resolved. Worth what we payed for the crib and was good quality. Customer service from the company I would rate 10 out of 10.
Really easy to assemble and adjust and very sturdy.
The mattress will seem really hard – it’s meant to be! Newborns and babies need a firm mattress and this one is perfect!
Really easy to assemble however the instructions could do with some work on making them easier to follow. Seems really sturdy and movement is fantastic. Very good value for money.
Found it quite difficult to assemble but once its up its worth it, wouldn’t recommend this as a travel cot. Too much hassle!
I brought this as I had a c section and my original cot was not suitable for me to use after a c section as I found it difficult to lift my baby out of it when I was in bed. However, this is perfect. It’s Easy to put up and to use. The material is excellent and my baby sleeps really well in it.
**update**
After original review, the company reached out to me and were very nice and apologetic. They send me a new one immediately and it is beautiful.
I’m so upset, I waited to open the crib 3 weeks before birth and when I opened it. There are stains all over the baby mattress. This has obviously been used.
The crib is beautiful looking, but honestly, with Covid and all that going on, it’s very unsafe for me to keep it.
Waiting for the company to get back at me. ASAP please.. don’t want this baby to come and they have no where to sleep.
I was unsure on to buy this or not or just invest in a more expensive brand but I’m glad I didn’t this is absolutely perfect , easy set up perfect for baby
Well made and easy to put together.
Not the easier thing to put back into the travel bad, as the feet we have on it don’t seem to secure into the shortest position and keep pinning out.
Any pointers if we maybe doing something wrong or have missed something about the fee
Really nice looking crib, slightly bigger than I was expecting but this was a pleasant surprise as it means it will easily see baby through to 6 months. Assembly took about 30 mins, instructions are clear. It’s a bit of a faff to get the cover zipped up but if you tip it on It’s side to do this it’s much less fiddly. It’s very lightweight and everything just clicks in to place, I built this at 39 weeks pregnant so shows how easy it is. The height adjustment is very smooth and like that you can raise one side higher than the higher to help with colic. Mattress is firm with a waterproof side. I bought sheets from For your little one on Amazon which are just a little bigger than the mattress measurements. Overall very happy with the quality and price point.
Excellent product. Easy to assemble. Especially look the fact you can see your baby while they sleep/play through the see-through side fabric. I got this as a trade up from Moses basket and it working well!!
Absolutely brilliant. This has been a game changer for my 4week old. I didn’t want to co-sleep because of the risks but he needs a little extra contact to get to sleep. This allows me to rub his tummy without needing to hold him all the time (which was hurting my bad shoulder).
Exactly what I wanted. Great value for money, very sturdy and looks grea
I have fitted exactly like it says and it seems to be a bit shaky. I was looking for a bit more sturdiness.
My little one would not sleep in a Moses basket so this purchase was an absolute life saver. Fit perfectly was comfortable for her to sleep on. Fantastic would highly recommend
Does what is says on the tin, the only complain I have that it is a bit too large too carry. But overall a perfect crib.
Great product and high quality materials. It’s easy to put together and sturdy. The mattress is firm as it should be for a baby, plenty of length and space for your newborn. I was quite reluctant to buy it as there weren’t many reviews but I’m glad I did. One of the best purchases for the baby.
Brilliant! So compact and easy to assemble. Cheaper than the chicco version and does the job as we only need it til the baby is 6 months!
Nice crib which is sturdy, well built and looks good. The frame is safe and secure without being heavy. The fabric and mattress is good quality.
It was one of the cheapest cribs but it doesn’t look it or feel any different to the other cribs I’ve looked at.
The waterproof cover and blankets which appear as a ‘suggested buy’ fit well.
I do think it needs a way to lock the height adjustment. To raise and lower you lift some handles on either side. Whilst you are never going to do this by accident I’d still like the extra security.
I bought 2 of these as I had twins and they slept in 1 till they were at least 3 months old as they are quite big! Mattress is not thick enough though and ive had to put a folded up blanket under their sheets to make it more comfy.
Exactly the same as a next to me but smaller in price! Bargain! , I love this crib it’s easy to build and love the white fresh material very unique. Delivery was fast absolutely nothing to complain about , my new born loves it , also bought a sleep pod that fits perfectly inside.
Perfect beside crib. Baby hasn’t been born yet but of course I couldn’t wait to see what this looks like. It’s a beautiful cotton white next to me crib. Super easy to assemble even when you’re heavily pregnant. Had to think a little to get everything perfectly back in the travel bag and managed eventually. Perhaps the information guide could have a section on storage too. Haha. Great price for what has been received. Will update once baby is here on how the sleeping is going.
I recommend getting this, almost as good or better than the Chicco cot ones
Bought this as newborn grandson staying over Christmas. Quite easy to put together. Height adjustment meant it went right up to the bed. Tilt was great and baby slept well. Perhaps not high quality as others but no where near as pricey. Did the job.
Looks lovely. Not been gifted yet as my daughter is not expecting her baby to arrive till end of March.
great product and value, some parts wre a bit stiff to assemble though
Love this crib! Got this for my second baby. I had a Snuzpod for my first and didn’t want it again as I found it too small and only lasted until my bubs was 4.5 months. The Venture has loads of space and will definitely last until any baby is 6 months, even if they’re on the longer side like my two! Also, the Snuzpod had a wooden bar that went between the bed and crib it was very uncomfortable if you were comforting the baby. This crib has a small fabric covered ridge that bends down if you put an arm on it so is perfect. It was very easy to put together and is really sturdy. Would recommend to anyone, didn’t buy this until my baby was 4 weeks and she slept so much better from the first night. Great value for money and is better than any others I’ve tried.
This crib is really good! Bigger than expected, so my 3 month old has lots of room. He wriggles a lot in his sleep, so that’s great for him. It makes night feeds so much easier. The price is really good also. Cheaper than others on the market, but just as good. Only 4 stars because the mattress is quite hard and there were no instructions. Would still recommend though.
UPDATE: I wanted to update my review, as we’ve been using this for about a week now and we love it. The hard mattress and no instructions ended up not being much of a problem. I put some extra padding under the sheet and the seller was great and emailed over the instructions straight away (although my husband was able to figure it out). The main thing for us is that our baby settles so well in this crib. He loves it and it makes night feeds so much easier! Changed to 5 stars!!
Lovely bedside crib. So easy to put together. Looks and feels just as good as the Chicco next to me, but at half the price! I bought the waterproof mattress protector that is in the ‘frequently bought together’ section and it fits perfectly. Bought Snuz fitted sheets (sheet measurements up to 50x90cm) and they just about fit.
Purchased this as my daughter didn’t like the Moses basket and wanted something for sleepyhead to fit in also. Such good value for money compared to similar products – put together really quickly and she is sleeping great in it. Will most likely keep her in it for 6 months until transfer to her cot but baby could easily fit in past 1 year if you required them to. Would definitely recommend. Also came so so quickly, said it wasn’t going to be here until the Friday after ordering Tuesday and it arrived Wednesday! Amazing!
This bedside crib is great I just wish I had purchased it sooner! Our little one was not settling in her cot so we brought this crib. It is easy to assemble and larger than expected. It states up to 6 months but our little one is 7 months and there is still plenty of room.
Great value for money.
I bought this for my daughter isn’t due for a couple of months but put it up to make sure all ok
No problem s putting together stands sturdy and lovely white and very nice looking
I recommend this producer price and good service
Bit fiddly to assemble, easy to attach to the bed. Very sturdy once assembled and easy to adjust the height. Being able to have one side higher than the other is very useful for babies with reflux / colic. Mattress is firm which is good for baby. Package arrived 2 days earlier than expected which was brilliant.
We received the Venture co sleeper & have assembled. It was relatively easy to assemble. One of the supporting frame legs wouldn’t easily fit in, but once we had sorted it the rest went together easily. It is a beautiful cot, we gave bot yet used it as we ate still waiting for our little one to arrive. Arrived promptly, looks a feels very good. Value for money for sure.
Bought as baby would not settle in his moses basket
The crib was relatively easy to put together but it was a bit fiddly with some bits. It sits right up against our kingsize divan bed. It is a decent size so its lasts quite a while. It has an anchor that has to go under the mattress of the bed its up against to hold it in place, this can be tightened or loosened to fit the bed its up against.
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.
The price was very good compared with other cribs of this design, the only issue was we tried to find bedding for this specific crib and found that impossible, bought sheets (8551) the size specified for the mattress by the manufacturer but they were too small, had to purchase sheets 9055 to fit the mattress.
It is white so it will probably stain easily. The mattress cover can be removed and go in the washing machine.
We only used the cosleeper function, but it seems very good as a standard crib too. The crib also has a tilt function which was really useful when my son had very bad reflux. It does not have a rocking function but we didn’t really need that as we had a swing for him.
Overall i would highly recommend this product if your looking for a cosleeper that is reasonably priced but still good quality.
Nice and sturdy does what it says in description no faults here
We had a problem initially with our cot having some marks on the fabric (it’s pure white and will show marks easily, so probably just one of those things), but after we contacted the seller directly they were fantastic and sorted us out with a replacement within just a few days. Thank you! Baby isn’t here for a few weeks so we haven’t been able to test it yet, but it is nice and firm and sturdy and seems like a great quality cot. The fabric is really nice and I love that the mesh sides give breathability and will let me see baby easily from the side when I’m in bed if I choose to have the side up.
All of the fabric is easy to clean, we’ve chosen to wash everything in a small washing machine including the outer fabric structure that fits onto the frame and the mattress cover (probably best not to put the mattress foam in a washing machine though!). The fabrics dried in just a few short hours too. We’ll need to get some fitted sheets and some waterproof mattress protectors for the mattress – the mattress size is about 51/85cm but I’m sure other close sizes would fit fine, like 50/90cm which are a bit easier to find. It’s also really useful to be able to break the cot down into a compact package for storage for the time being. Really looking forward to using it.
The frame makes the setup a bit fiddly but it doesn’t really matter – it’s not a thing you are going to keep putting up and down constantly. It doesn’t take too long to put up either.
I was hoping to be able to try out zipping down the side really easily in the middle of the night and take baby out and then zip back up when he’s back in without getting out of bed – but the way the frame clips in makes this quite fiddly, so it’s not really practical to do it like that. I think you just have to commit to either a full cot structure with side up by your bed (with great visibility through the mesh) or the bedside cot setting. We’ll see what works best for baby.
Just as good if not better than the Chico next to me crib and 100 cheaper so it’s a no brainier buy the Venture and then you have a full 100 to spend on other things, we have had 3 Chico next to Me cribs so this comes from experience. Very happy with this purchase
Bought this for our newborn baby who just didn’t get on with the Moses basket. This was a fantastic purchase. Baby settles well in it, as it provides the comfort of co-sleeping without any of the risks. It’s construction is of high quality and it is easy to assemble/dismantle for travel. I highly recommend this product.
The cot itself is absolutely brilliant. My son who is 2 weeks old sleeps soundly for 3 hours stints and feeding is a doddle with him right by me. Easy to put up and sturdy.
The first one we were sent had some damage from the manufacturer. We notified the seller and had an immediate replacement sent with an acknowledgement that as our son was only 3 days old we may take a while to return the original.
All in all great service and a really good buy.
Recommended already to a pregnant family member.
The crib is easily put together and is a good size. It fits alongside an adult bed, like intended, however the spring legs on the base are a little tough to keep back (when pushing the crib up against the adult bed) – it takes a bit of wriggling before it stayed in place.
I like that it has the fabric sides rather than bars and that the front can easily be put up or taken down as required. The height adjustment and tilt is also good.
Overall, it is fit for purpose and simple – perhaps a little overpriced.