Chicco
Next2Me Forever
8.1/10 overall£369.00
A bedside crib that converts into a standalone cot and then a toddler floor bed, stretching use from birth to around 4 years.
The verdict
The Chicco Next2Me Forever converts through three stages — bedside crib, standalone cot, then toddler floor bed — stretching use from birth to around 4 years with 11 height positions and a tilt function. It costs roughly double a dedicated first-6-months crib, so it suits parents wanting one purchase for years rather than a lighter, cheaper crib for just the newborn stage.
The Next2Me Forever is Chicco's long-life answer to the bedside crib: it starts attached to your bed for co-sleeping, then unclips to become a free-standing cot with bars, and finally drops down into a low floor bed for toddlers. Eleven height positions and a tilt function cover almost any bed and any reflux need, and the mattress, wheels and washable cover are all included in the price.
Against the SnuzPod4 and Silver Cross Lunar in this list, the trade-off is obvious: those two are cheaper, lighter, and built specifically for the first six months, while the Next2Me Forever costs roughly double but is designed to still be in the room three or four years later. If you only need bedside sleeping for a few months and plan to move straight to a normal cot, you're paying for years of use you may not want.
It's best for parents who want to buy once and not think about a cot again — the same crib does bedside duty, then bedroom cot, then a first "big kid" bed, which can genuinely work out cheaper than buying three separate products over four years. It also suits smaller bedrooms less well: at 121cm long once assembled, it's the biggest product in this list by some margin, and the size doesn't shrink much even in its later cot configuration.
The real limitation is bulk and weight: with wheels, a full cot frame and hardware built in from day one, it's noticeably heavier and harder to reposition night-to-night than a Moses basket or a simpler crib like the Shnuggle Air Lite, so it suits a settled nursery layout more than a flexible one.
Is the Next2Me Forever worth it?
- Converts through 3 stages: bedside crib, standalone cot, toddler floor bed
- 11 height positions plus tilt for reflux, more adjustment than most rivals
- Mattress, wheels and washable cover all included
What are the downsides of the Next2Me Forever?
- Nearly double the price of a dedicated first-6-months crib
- Largest footprint in this category, harder to fit in small bedrooms
- Heavier and more awkward to move nightly than lighter alternatives
Specs
- breathability
- Mesh side panels
- age_weight_limit
- Birth to 4 years / max 22kg
- height_positions
- 11
- incline_positions
- 4
- mattress_included
- true
- attachment_mechanism
- Drop-down side panel clips to bed frame; detaches to become free-standing cot
- dimensions_assembled
- 121cm (L) x 73.8cm (W) x 91-108cm (H)
- compatible_bed_height
- 53.5cm to 72cm
How we scored it
Co-Sleeping Safety & Proximity
How securely and safely the crib or basket attaches or sits at bed height, keeping baby within arm's reach for night feeds while meeting current BS EN safety standards.
Drop-down side and bed-frame clip system keep baby level with the adult mattress; widely reviewed as stable once assembled.
Height & Fit Adjustability
How easily the product adjusts to match different bed heights and mattress depths, and how long it stays useful as baby grows.
11 height positions is the most in this list, plus a genuine growth path into a cot and floor bed.
Value for Money
What you get for the price, including what's included in the box versus sold as extras, and expected lifespan of use.
Strong long-term value if used through all 3 stages; poor value if only used bedside for a few months.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £369.00 | £180.00 | £299 | £175.00 |
| Overall score | 8.1/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.1/10 | 8/10 |
| breathability | Mesh side panels | Dual mesh side panels, hypoallergenic airflow mattress | — | Breathable mesh panels, bamboo-lined mattress cover |
| age_weight_limit | Birth to 4 years / max 22kg | Birth to approx. 6 months / max 9kg | — | Birth to approx. 6 months / max 9kg |
| height_positions | 11 | 6 | — | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
How does the Next2Me Forever grow with my child?+
It starts attached to your bed for co-sleeping, then unclips to become a free-standing cot with bars, and finally drops down into a low floor bed for toddlers, covering birth to around 4 years (up to 22kg).
How many height positions does it have?+
Eleven, the most in this category, plus a tilt function for reflux.
Is it good value compared with a dedicated bedside crib like the SnuzPod4?+
It costs nearly double the price of a dedicated first-6-months crib, but if used through all three stages it can work out cheaper than buying three separate products over four years — poor value if only used bedside for a few months.
Is it suitable for small bedrooms?+
Not especially — at 121cm long once assembled, it's the largest product in this category, and the size doesn't shrink much even in its later cot configuration.
Is it easy to move night to night?+
No — with wheels, a full cot frame and hardware built in from day one, it's noticeably heavier and more awkward to reposition nightly than a Moses basket or a simpler crib like the Shnuggle Air Lite.