Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also known as a baby bassinet, is placed near your bed so that you are able to safely look after your child during feedings at night and diaper-changing without needing to leave the bed. These cribs are great for fostering independence in your child as they get more comfortable in their own sleeping space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep together with their baby while ensuring they're sleeping safely. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide can help ease your baby's sleep, and its innovative features let you keep an eye on your child without leaving bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel lifts and lowers with the push of the button, making it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet to ensure that it's at the right height.
The cot is padded, has mesh sides that allow for more the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam for extra protection. It can also be cleaned which means you can keep the crib clean. It comes with a fitted mattress sheet that can be used for the crib.
what is it worth , unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with all beds including divans. This is thanks to the straps and clips that connect it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when it's not connected to the bed. It's full of amazing features that were designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.
It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long once your baby turns six months old. You will have to buy a bigger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She was impressed by its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for a cot. She also liked how it was positioned in the bedroom and thought that the grey color will work well in modern homes. However, she pointed out that it's not a great idea to rock a younger baby as it could set the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside crib that was designed with a safe night's sleep in mind. It features an adjustable side rail that can be easily lowered to feed your child at night without disturbing them or getting out of bed. This is ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and when traveling.
We love that it's made of soft materials that have mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and ease of use. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabrics that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna discovered that it was solid and secure when it was attached to her bed. The legs slid into place and the zippers were secure to ensure security. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number in case you encounter any issues.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a bedside crib such as the ability to connect to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connection system and six height levels The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option which can be used to alleviate reflux or congestion in infants. It can also be washed in the machine essential for all the dribbles and snot that can be found in a newborn baby!
The CoZee is a great option to keep your child in the first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a cot, changing station and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it could be transformed into an crib. It will not feed your baby or magically sleep them it will rock them to send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco’s more expensive alternatives. It does have numerous great features. It's designed to function as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel using a new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to fit underneath any bed.
Our testers loved the easy access the side panel provides, which can be flipped up and down at the touch of a button. This was an enormous help during feeding times at night as it meant that they could easily reach in and take their baby away without disturbing them.
The side panel can be removed by itself, too however, it's not recommended as this increases the risk of your baby falling out of the cot. The safety locking system ensures that the side panel will stay down if it is properly attached to the parent's mattress. This feature is fantastic for peace of mind if you are breastfeeding and need frequent feedings at night.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed that includes divan bases as well as beds with drawers due to the legs that can be telescopic. It also has tilting functions for reflux babies and a rocking feature to bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also very spacious and offers great ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it does come with a long instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's easily moved from one place to another. It can also be folded into a travel bag, which is great if you want to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't flex as much as the other models, which made it difficult to observe your child from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is an excellent choice if you want an infant crib that will grow with your child. It's a crib for co-sleeping that attaches securely to your bed and can be turned into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and strengthening your bond with your baby's new.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, which is different from other models. Its dual-view mesh sides and the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximise airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline helps to ease colic and reflux while the zip down side allows you to feed or comfort your baby at night.
The cot conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to start. It took us about an hour to complete and was fairly straightforward. The only drawback to the instructions was that a few images did not have captions. This made it difficult to follow. bedside cots for newborns , the process was easy and the materials used were of top quality.
In co-sleeping mode we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a c-section because it lets them comfortably reach out to their infant for feeding and comfort without having to climb out of their bed. It's also great for parents who wish to avoid the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot or putting their baby down to sleep.
The motion of gliding was found to be very helpful in lulling babies to sleep following feedings at midday or night. The drop-down side can be accessible to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night, which was a real selling point for our exhausted test mums. The Joie Roomie Glide is a sleek and functional crib that doesn't rock, or have extra features such as a sound machine.