CoziGo Bassinet Cover Review
Disclosure: I was gifted this product in order to review it.
As an ex flight attendant and parent who loves travelling, I was very keen on trying out the CoziGo Sleep Easy cover as soon as I had heard about it.
Any travel product that helps my baby sleep easier, especially on the ultra long haul flight from UK to Australia, instantly grabs my attention and this CoziGo bassinet cover stood out!
This Cozigo review covers both its main uses; as a universal portable UV stroller cover for babies and toddlers AND as an airline bassinet cover for an infant.
No more using duct tape and a blanket to cover up the cabin lights on flights! Does it help baby sleep? Absolutely, YES!
WHAT IS THE COZIGO?
The CoziGo is a universal travel blackout cover which has dual use: The CoziGo is an airline baby bassinet cover AND a portable UV stroller cover aka a breathable sunshade to aid sleep on the go.
- The Cozigo can be used on multiple types of strollers and airplane bassinets or cribs.
- It has various zips and flaps to check on your baby and to increase air flow.
I first got to trial it when flying with a baby on a Malaysia Airlines and Emirates flight with a bassinet seat, all the way from the UK to Australia with my 11 month old, and then on the way back with my 1 year old and numerous times since.
Cozigo Travel Shade Review
Key Features of the Cozigo
✔️ COMPACT & LIGHTWEIGHT
My first impressions of the Cozigo travel cover was that it was small, lightweight (600g) and compact; making it an incredibly portable product. A must as there is already so much more stuff to bring when traveling or flying with babies.
It comes in a handy zipped travel pouch which has a Velco strap which can attach to your bag or stroller. (I just put it inside the zipped part of my carry on).
✔️ VERSATILE
There is an outer zipped plastic cover too. Although I had opened it initially to try out on the pram, (as it doubles as a stroller sleep cover and UV sunshade too!) It fits on every single stroller and almost every airline bassinet.
I was very excited at the prospect of using it attached to a plane bassinet and curious to see how it worked in the smaller confines of an aircraft environment.
✔️ BREATHABLE AND HELPS BABY SLEEP
The Cozigo is made of a lightweight, breathable mesh material, with zipped sections to increase airflow and to check on baby. It blocks out light and UV rays to provide shade and sun protection to promote sleep.
Using the CoziGo Travel Shade On The Plane.
The CoziGo was easy to open, and it didn’t spring out and jar my husband in the eye, which is always a bonus, as I can be clumsy!
However, be aware that it has a pop out mechanism, so do make sure you have the space around you. It was so incredibly easy to attach to the bassinet, with the two clips on either side and then the elasticated edges to tuck over the sides.
There are lots of peep holes to check on baby, which still keep them shielded from the light but allow airflow and ventilation.
Now, for the most important bit and the bit you really want to know.
Did the CoziGo work and did baby sleep?
Yes!
We successfully had our baby sleep on all our flights. Our first sector was a night flight, departing at 22.30 on a Malaysian Airline A380. After the seatbelt sign was switched off and the bassinet put up, it was gone 11pm and consequently we had one very tired, cranky baby.
The cabin lights were bright as the service was about to begin, so I set up the CoziGo as soon as I was able and popped our daughter in for a snooze. After a little bit of soothing, she was fast asleep – for 9 hours! Genius! The convenience of the Cozigo had won me over already!
Apart from having to remove her once from the bassinet (due to turbulence), my baby thankfully just resettled and went back to sleep.
Considering the inflight service did take quite a while and it seemed that someone forgot to turn the lights off, my family and I were very glad of the CoziGo – otherwise it would have been gone 2am until the cabin was dark and my daughter was getting to the point of complete over-tiredness.
She woke up according to UK time, so had her breakfast, played for a little bit and then napped again in the bassinet with the CoziGo for another couple of hours just before landing. Great result!
Safety wise, we had no issues with using it from the crew, their only stipulations were the baby had to be facing them in the aisle and removed if the seat belt sign was on. (Note Qantas and Virgin Atlantic allow you to keep babies in bassinets during any turbulence, as their restraints are slightly different.)
We also used the CoziGo on our day flight to Melbourne with Emirates on a B777 with no issues, as she napped beautifully, and also on our return night flights with no issue at all.
Do all airlines allow the CoziGo Bassinet Cover?
Most airlines do allow the CoziGo, but check with your airline first. They usually state on their website in the travelling with children section or comfort device section if they have policy. British Airways specifically mention they approve it on their website. Emirates state Cozigo is the “only comfort device/sleeper permitted to be used on board.”
If you are pretty sure your comfort device is permitted then my top tips are:
- Be patient and polite – as crew are not used to seeing these type of products.
2. Politely ask them if they can check their manual when they have a moment (they always have it on them).
3. Advise the flight attendant that it may come under comfort device, bassinet cover, bassinet canopy rather than the actual brand name of CoziGo.
4. It also worth taking a screenshot of the airlines website, in case the crew are not familiar with the comfort device and think it is restricted. Here are some examples of airlines which approve the CoziGo on their website:
Airlines which currently allow the CoziGo include:
- Air Canada
- British Airways
- Emirates
- Etihad
- Malaysian Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic
- Virgin Australia
- With other airlines, it may depend on the crew decision that day.
Using the CoziGo as a Sunshade on a Stroller.
The CoziGo has a very lightweight, practical design, meaning there is lots of space inside the travel stroller, which is very handy if little ones wriggle or kick a lot in their sleep.
It’s a universal stroller shade or sunshield, so it will fit on most pushchairs, strollers or prams as a breathable sunshade offering UV protection under the canopy. We have used it on a larger Bugaboo stroller and the Babyzen Yoyo.
✔️ Ventilation and Airflow
The long side zips and peepholes mean you can have this sunshade very well ventilated with plenty of airflow. If baby is awake, you also have the option to adjust them to their needs to keep them in the shade whilst being cozy and comfortable.
✔️ UV Protection
This compact and breathable sunshade (sunshield) blocks out 90% of light and offers UV 50+ protection. The shade is fully breathable with ventilation zips and which can help to increase airflow.
Pros and Cons of the Cozigo popup stroller cover and airplane bassinet cover
| Pros of the Cozigo | Cons of the Cozigo |
| Multi use as a stroller UV cover AND as an airline bassinet cover | Cost if only used as airline bassinet cover once |
| Fixes on all single strollers and most airline bassinets/cribs | |
| Approved on most airlines | |
| Compact and Easy to use | |
| Lightweight and easy to pack. |
Verdict:
The Cozigo is a brilliant lightweight baby sleep product that really works. A little pricey if you are planning to just use it as a bassinet cover and are not a frequent flyer, but it’s worth every penny if you use it as your daily pram cover and fly long haul often with your baby.
We love that it is super easy to use, portable, compact, versatile and actually helps get baby to sleep, and stay asleep!
If you are travelling with a baby or a toddler, it’s an essential part of your baby travel gear; friends always ask to borrow my Cozigo sleep canopy.
I often suggest it as a gift for new parents too!
CoziGo (affiliate link) retails at AUS $109.95 and can be shipped worldwide . (UK price is £72.99 and USA price is $79.99)
It’s currently not available on the USA, UK, or Australia Amazon sites. (Note: Cozigo and Fly Babee are the same product but the earlier version with a name change.)
Flying With A Baby was sent a CoziGo to trial and review. As always, all my opinions are truthful and I would never endorse a product I don’t genuinely love and continue to use.
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Our cozigo broke after one month of use. We reached out to the company for assistance on fixing the item and was told that it wasn’t fixable and their solution was to buy another one at 50% off. Disappointed in the product and customer service.
I’m so sorry to hear this. We used ours for a few years and had no issues :-(
Hi lovely, great review – however, as i was about to buy it, i checked the Amazon reviews and turns out BA no longer allow these as of April 2019 :( (We are going to Durban with BA, so sadly no use then!) Just wanted to let you know.
Hi Maggie,
Thank you for your kind comments. Please don’t worry, the official BA website says they are permitted. Sometimes Amazon isn’t up to date with the latest travel information. Here is the link to BA which a includes a picture of the CoziGo. Have a fab trip to Durban!
https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/family-travel/seating
Hi, Do you know whether this would fit over a carseat? We are traveling with our young one in a few months, and while I think she will be too big for the bassinets, we are planning to have her in her car seat on the plane.
Thanks,
Jen
Hi yes it does!
Hi, Do you know if they can be used on Qatar airways flights??
Thanks, Kate
Wow that sounds like it was great – hopefully the other airlines will catch up soon!
Thanks for sharing your review on #TriedTested this week x
Thanks Colette. It’s an amazing product. Unfortunately the airlines don’t provide it, but its duel purpose means it’s a good investment!
Hi there, we are flying a long haul night flight in Dec on BA. We have booked a bassinet. If we cannot use the fly babee yet, would you suggest any other options? We have a wriggler who prefers his tummy so im nervous he wont even like the bassinet so we also have the mattress already. Tia
I’m just checking directly with Fly Babee if BA now understand its fine for use and doesn’t impede safety in any way. and Ill add a comment and alter post if so. If the Fly Babee for some reason still isn’t allowed with BA, then I would suggest duct tape and a thin blanket. That’s what I’ve done in the past. :-)
Thank you. As an aside, do you have any suggestions on what to do if he doesn’t like or sleep well in the bassinet as he can’t be on his tummy? Thanks for your help
Hi Nicky, If he doesn’t like the bassinet, it’s always asking the crew if there are any spare seats- however these often go straight after take-off once the passengers realise they are free.
You may get lucky with no other baby in the bassinet seat next to you so could end up with a spare seat.
However the best option is to check your seat allocation now and if possible select an A or C bassinet seat or H and K bassinet seat, as these are only 3 abreast. Middle seats ( B or J )are the last to go and it’s unlikely another passenger would select it for the extra room at the bulkhead (due to it being a bassinet position.) Failing that, there is the Sky Baby travel mattress, where you hold the baby in your arms but it gives more cushioned support so they can lie flat but on you. Handy if little one need s cuddle first to get to sleep. I’ve reviewed it on the blog too :-)
Thank you!
Hi I heard back from Fly Babee and they say no formal response has been given by BA on it’s use. “With BA, it is still up to the crew on the day on whether they’ll allow passengers to use Fly Babee or not – we’ve only had VERY few reports from people that they’ve been unable to use it on BA. Emma’s working closely with a number of airlines on formal approval, but at this stage it’s still Qantas and Virgin.
Also if a customer is unable to use their Fly Babee on a flight, they can simply return the unused item in original packaging and in saleable condition, and she’ll provide a full refund.”
Hope that helps a bit.
I’m curious, how big was your LO at 10 months / 12 months. I’m worried my baby is not going to fit in the bassinet. He is now 12.5 months old and almost 31 inches tall. We are traveling on Turkish Airlines (B777) for a 13 hour red-eye and I’m hoping our good sleeper can get a good snooze for the majority of the flight. I love this product and would like to buy it, but worried he won’t even fit in the airplane bassinet, so why bother with the super duper cool cover!
Your feedback is much appreciated.
Melisa
Hi Melisa,
Ooh I’m not sure how long she was then. She just fitted into the Emirates bassinets at 12 months though. My oldest was a bit bigger and longer so she would have been a squish. The Turkish Airlines bassinet limit is a bit lower than with Emirates and several others, so yes it could well be your little one won’t fit in it. :-(.
You mentioned that the Turkish Airlines bassinet may be smaller than the Emirates. Do you know the dimensions by any chance? I called Turkish Airlines but no luck.
Thanks,
Melisa
Hi- I’m afraid Ive also tried finding this out from Turkish Airlines and it was difficult just getting the age allowance of the bassinet out of them. As their age allowance is a lot lower than Emirates, I’m guessing that the bassinet is also smaller in dimensions.If by any chance you do find out or get a chance to measure- please do let me know so we can help other parents too.
I bought one and unfortunately it can’t be used on Qantas A330-200 due to the bassinets having support poles which come out on an angle from the bulkhead. I flew solo to Hawaii with my 7 month old and was upset that it didn’t work on the flights. Luckily my LO is a great sleeper. Saying that though, it is a great sun shade. I’m flying on a 777-300 and an A380 later this month, so will update my review once we have tried it out on those aircraft.
Oh that’s such a shame. Thank you for letting me know. I will pass your comment on to Fly Babee so they are aware in case they make any design changes in the future. By any chance so you have a photo of this style of bassinet? I can imagine you were def upset on a solo flight too. So glad your little one is a good sleeper. I have used the Fly Babee on Emirates and Malaysian so far, ( A380 and B777) and found it worked a treat. Apparently there are some adaptions planned for it to fit the chair type bassinet on BA planes too.
Please let know Deb- I’ll see if Fly Babee have any suggestions too for the future too? Thanks Carrie
Hi Deb, I let Fly Babee know about this for you and they replied,
“In relation to the other customer you had that was flying solo to Hawaii on a Qantas flight, with the “hinge” on the bassinet… we’ve come across a handful of reports about these style of bassinets, and Emma has a new version of Fly Babee in production at the moment which has a ‘flap’ that will overcome this issue – a customer will be able to open the flap slightly to allow Fly Babee to sit around the hinge. We’re expecting shipment of this Mark II version of Fly Babee in November. It’ll also have a two way zipper and a few other enhanced features.” I realise it doesn’t help you now, but the comments have been fed back and changes made. Thanks again for letting me know. :-)
Hi,
I really like the snoozeshade deluxe too as you can leave it on the stroller. But you can't use it on a bassinet on the plane.
Thanks for the review, sounds like a great product. What is the other pram attachment you are finding helpful as a more permanent shade?
Thanks for such a brilliant and honest review of Fly Babee, Carrie!