Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also known as a baby bassinet is positioned next to your bed to ensure that you are able to safely look after your child during feedings at night and diaper-changing without having to leave your bed. They are also ideal for building independence as your child becomes more confident in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to co-sleep with their newborn whilst making sure they're safe. The smooth glide motion helps to lull your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features allow you to keep an eye on them without leaving your bed.
The cot's side panel sliding lifts and lowers with the push of an button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that let it fit on the mattress of almost every size bed. Additionally, bedside crib that turns into cot includes adjustable folding feet to ensure that it's placed at just the right height.
In terms of safety the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides for increased ventilation, while its mattress is made of high-density foam for extra protection. It is also wipeable and you can keep the crib clean. It comes with a fitted mattress sheet that is suitable for a crib.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is due to the straps and clips that connect it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not connected to the bed. bedside crib travel cot comes with a variety of incredible features that were that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long after your baby turns six months. You will need to purchase a larger cot. However, overall Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she was particularly impressed by its elegant design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was a reasonable cost for a cot that has the most advanced features. She liked the way it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought its gray color would be appropriate for the majority of modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not a good idea to rock a baby when it's younger as it can create an unhealthy sleep pattern that can be difficult to overcome later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside crib that was designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It has a drop-side rail that is able to be easily adjusted to feed your child at night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who breastfeed! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and also for travel.
We love that it's made from soft materials with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and comfort. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabric options that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when attached to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into place and the zips secure for baby-safety. It took Anna around 10 minutes to put it together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number in case you experience any issues.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a crib that is bedside that include the ability to connect to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connector system and six levels of height The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option that can be used to help aid congestion or reflux in infants. It's also machine-washable, which is a must for all the dribbles and vomit that comes with having a new baby!
The CoZee is a fantastic option to keep your child close during their first six months of learning to fall asleep independently. It can be used as a cot, changing station and toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. It won't feed your baby or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them to send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive models, but it has a wide array of features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper or a standalone crib, and is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel with a new mechanism. It's also more flexible than the previous model, with 11 different height settings and legs that retract to place under any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of access offered by the side panel, which can be moved upwards and downwards with just one push of a switch. This was a huge benefit in feedings at night, as it meant they could easily reach in and take their baby away without disturbing them.
It is possible to lower the side panel by itself but this is not recommended, because it increases the chance that your child will get out of the cot. The patented safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will only remain in place if it's connected correctly to the mattress of the parent. This feature is great for peace of mind if you are breastfeeding and need frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers, thanks to the legs that can be telescopic. It comes with a tilting function to help reflux babies, and a rocking function to help soothe them to sleep after a feeding. It's also extremely large and offers excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it does come with lengthy instructions. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it can still be easily moved from one area to another. It's also able to fold into a bag for travel which is great for those who want to transport it. The only downside our testers noticed was that the side panel did not flex as much as some of the other models, which made it slightly harder to observe your child from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of an ideal bedside crib that can grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed, but can also transform into a stylish cot once your baby is ready. It's ideal for feeding your baby at night and fostering a bond with your newborn.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, not like other models. The dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope can help reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby or comfort them at night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us about an hour to assemble, and was relatively simple. The only drawback was the lack of captions written on some of the pictures, which made it difficult to comprehend some of the steps. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of top quality.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for women who are breastfeeding or have had C-sections. It lets them reach out and touch their baby for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who want to avoid the hassle of getting in and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.
In our tests we noticed the smooth motion of the next-to-me crib to be particularly beneficial in helping babies fall asleep after feedings at night and midday. The drop-down side can also be accessible to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night, which was a real draw for our exhausted test moms. The Joie Roomie Glide is a sleek and functional crib that doesn't rock, or have extra features such as an audio system.