Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is placed next to your bed, so you can be able to provide care to baby during night feeds and diaper changes without needing to get out of your bed. These cribs are ideal for helping to build independence for your child as they grow more comfortable in their own bed.
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. Its smooth gliding motion helps to soothe your baby to sleep, and its ingenuous features allow you to keep an eye on them without leaving your own bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel can be raised and lowered with the press of a button, making it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying infant at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that let it fit the mattress of almost any size bed. It also has adjustable folding feet to make sure that it sits at just the right level.
In terms of safety the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides for increased airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It is also wipeable, so you can keep the cot clean. It is fitted with a bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.
Contrary to other cribs that are bedside, the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans, thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib even when it's not connected to the bed. It comes with a variety of incredible features that were designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind.
One thing to keep in mind is that although this crib is perfect for newborns, it won't last long after your baby turns six months old, so you will require a bigger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she was particularly impressed by its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for an item. She was pleased with the way it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought the grey color would work in the majority of modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby in the early years because it could create a bad sleep pattern for later.
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 features a drop side rail that can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to disturb your baby or get up it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also light and easy to move around during naps or for travel.
It's made of soft materials and has mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It's available in charcoal and oak and comes with a variety of melange fabric options that are compatible with all decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed with the legs securely clicking into the frame and the zips securely secured to ensure baby safety. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video or support number if you have any problems.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a bedside crib such as the ability to attach to your existing bed with a stay-in place connection system and six height levels The CoZee comes with an additional incline option that can be used to aid congestion or reflux in infants. It can also be washed by a machine - a must for all the spills and vomit that can be found in a newborn baby!
If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months as they're learning to sleep independently, the CoZee is a fantastic option because it can be used as a separate crib, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension kit, it can transform into an actual cot. And while it isn't able to 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 many amazing features. It's designed to function as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth to six months. It features a brand new mechanism to open and close the side panel. It's easy to use even with one hand. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to installation underneath any bed.
Our testers loved the ease of access the side panel provides, which can be flipped up and down by pressing the button. This was an enormous help in feedings at night as it meant that they could easily reach in and pick up their baby without disturbing them.
The side panel can be lifted on its own however it isn't recommended since it increases the chance of your baby falling out of the cot. The safety locking system ensures that the side panel will remain in place if it's attached correctly to the parent's mattress. This feature can be very beneficial for peace of mind if you breastfeed and require frequent nighttime feeds.
Telescopic legs permit the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases or beds with drawers. It has a tilting feature to help reflux babies, and the ability to rock to soothe them to sleep after a feeding. It's also incredibly spacious and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers, despite the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, however, it is easily moved from one room to another. It's small enough to be able to fit into its travel bag when not in use which is a plus if you need to transport it. The only negative our testers have found is that the side panel didn't flex as much compared to other models. This made it a bit harder to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great choice for a crib that grows with your child. It's a co-sleeping crib that can be attached securely to your bed and can be converted into a stylish cot when your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your baby at night and enhancing the bond you have with your new born.
Contrary to other models of bedside crib The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline can help to reduce colic and reflux while the zip down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby at night.
The cot conversion kit is also well designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us around an hour to assemble, and was relatively simple. The only drawback to the instructions was that certain images were not captioned. This made it difficult to follow. bedside crib with wheels , the procedure was simple and the materials used were of top quality.
In the co-sleeping position, we found the Shnuggle Air to be an ideal choice for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a c-section because it lets them easily reach out to their newborn for feeding and comfort without having to climb out of their bed. It's also great for mothers who want to avoid the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.
The motion of gliding was found to be very beneficial in lulling babies to sleep following meals during the midday or at night. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a huge selling point for our tired test moms. Although it doesn't rock or have additional features such as a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition to our top bedside crib reviews.