Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is placed close to your bed so you can be able to provide care to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without getting out of the bed. These cribs are fantastic for helping to build independence in your child as they become more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the bedside, allowing parents to sleep with their baby while ensuring they are safe to sleep. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide can help calm your baby, and its innovative features allow you to monitor your child without having to leave your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the cot can be lifted and lowered with just a push of a single button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It has 11 height adjustments to accommodate almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet that ensure it's at the correct level.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and fitted with mesh sides for increased airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for additional protection. It's also able to be cleaned to keep it clean. It also comes with a fitted sheet that is suitable for the cot.
In cheap bedside cot to other cribs for bedside use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans, thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a standalone crib when not attached to your bed, and it's packed with amazing features that are designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.
It is important to remember that this crib will not last as long once your baby turns six months old. You will have to buy a bigger crib. Overall, Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she was particularly impressed by its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for such an item. bedside crib and cot liked the way it was positioned in her bedroom and thought its grey color would fit the majority of modern homes. However, she did point out that it isn't an ideal idea to rock a young baby, as it can create the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning crib for bed designed with a secure night's rest in mind. It has a drop side rail that can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to disturb your baby or get them out of bed It's perfect for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and when traveling.
We love the fact that it's made of soft materials that have mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and comfort. It comes in oak or charcoal with a range of melange fabrics that blend with a variety of styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when attached to her bed, with the legs firmly snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured to ensure baby safety. It took her around 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video or customer support number if you encounter any issues.
As well as the usual features you'd expect from a bedside crib that include the ability to attach to your bed using a stay-in-place connector system and six levels of height, the CoZee has an additional incline option that can be used to help aid congestion or reflux in babies. It is also machine-washable essential for all the dribbles, vomit, and snot that can be found in a newborn baby!
If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months when they're learning to sleep independently The CoZee is a great option because it can be used as a standalone crib, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it can transform into an actual crib. While it will not feed your baby or magically put them to sleep, it will rock them to send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco’s more expensive options. However, it has a lot of excellent features. It's designed as a side sleeper or a standalone crib and is suitable from birth to six months. It features a brand new mechanism to open and close the side panel, and is easy to operate even with one hand. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels as well as retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.
Our testers were impressed with the simple access the side panel provides, which can be lowered and raised with just one push of a button. This was especially helpful at night, as they could reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them up.
The side panel can be lowered on its own however it isn't recommended as this increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism ensures that it can only remain in place if it is connected to the bed of the parent correctly. This feature is great to have peace of mind when you are breastfeeding and need frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be a perfect fit for any bed that is divan-based as well as beds with drawers due to the legs that 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 has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, however it's very mobile and can be moved from room room with ease. It's also small enough to fit in a travel bag when not in use which is a plus in the event that you have to transport it. The only thing our testers found is that the side panel did not move as much as other models. This made it a bit harder to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of a crib for your bed that will expand with your child then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. It's a crib for co-sleeping that can be attached securely to your bed and can be turned into a stylish cot when your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and strengthening the bond between you and your baby's new.
In contrast to other models of bedside crib The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress maximise airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope helps ease reflux and colic. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby or comfort them during the night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us about an hour to construct and was surprisingly simple. The only issue was the lack of captions in writing on a few of the images which made it difficult to understand certain steps. However, overall it was a simple process and the quality of materials used was high.
In the co-sleeping position, we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a c-section as it allows them to comfortably reach out to their baby for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want to deal with the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot or even getting them out of it.
In our tests, we found the gliding motion of this next-to-me crib to be especially useful in lulling babies back to sleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side can also be accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night and was a major selling point for our exhausted test moms. The Joie Roomie Glide is a modern and stylish crib that isn't rocking, nor does it come with extra features like the sound machine.