Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is placed near your bed so you can safely tend to baby during night feeds and changing nappy without needing to get out of the bed. They also help in developing independence as your little one becomes more confident in their own space to sleep.
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 infant while ensuring that they are resting safely. bedside crib travel cot helps to ease your baby back to sleep. Its innovative features let you keep an eye on your baby without leaving your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered by a simple pressing of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It comes with 11 height adjustments that can be adjusted to fit almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet so that it's at the right level.
The cot is cushioned, has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for extra protection. It can also be cleaned, so you can keep the cot clean. It comes with a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.
In contrast to other cribs for bedside use like the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans due to its straps and clip attachment. 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 are designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.
It is essential to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long after your baby turns six months. You will need to buy a bigger cot. Overall, Roanna felt that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for an item. She also liked the way it appeared in the bedroom, and believed that its grey colour would suit most modern homes. She did mention that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby younger because it could create a bad sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to provide a good night's rest. It features a drop-side rail that can be easily lifted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of the bed. This is great for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or when traveling.
It's made of soft material and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It comes in charcoal or oak with various melange fabrics that will blend with all styles of decor. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed, with the legs securely clicking into the bed and the zips secured for baby-safety. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video or support contact number should you encounter any problems.
The CoZee crib comes with all the features you would expect from a crib to your bedside, including the ability to connect it to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also has six height settings. Additionally it has an incline feature that can be used to aid babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It's also machine-washable, a essential feature with all the dribble and vomit that comes with having a new baby!
If you're looking to keep your baby close to you during the first six months when they're able to go to sleep on their own The CoZee is a great option because it can be used as a standalone cot, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension kit, it can transform into an actual crib. While it won't magically put your baby to sleep or feed them, it will rock the baby and take them to school.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive options, however it has a wide array of features. It can be used either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib, and is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism to open and close the side panel and is simple to use even with one hand. It's also more adjustable than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to installation underneath any bed.
Our testers were impressed with the simple access the side panel provides, which can be flipped up and down with just one push of a button. This was especially helpful during nighttime feedings as they could reach in and pick up their baby without waking them.
The side panel can be lifted by itself, too however it isn't advised as it increases the chance of your baby falling out of the cot. The safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will only remain in place when it is properly attached to the parent's mattress. This feature is fantastic for peace of mind if you breastfeed and require frequent feedings at night.
Telescopic legs permit the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers. It also has tilting functions for babies with reflux and a rocking mode that can bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also very spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it comes with a long instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it can still be easily moved from one room to another. It's also foldable up into its travel bag, which is a great option for those who want to transport it. The only issue our testers found was that the side panel did not flex as much as some of the other models, making it slightly harder to observe your child from your own bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're looking for a crib for your bed that will grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's a crib for co-sleeping that attaches securely to your bed and can be converted into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and strengthening your bond with your newborn.
Unlike some other models of bedside crib The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline helps to reduce colic and reflux while the zip down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby throughout the night.
The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you require to start. It took us an hour to put together and was fairly straightforward. The only drawback to the instructions was that certain pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow the instructions. Overall, it was a straightforward process and the quality of materials used was high.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had an e-csection. It lets them reach out and touch their baby for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for those who want to avoid the difficulty of getting in and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.
During our testing, we found the gliding motion of this next-to-me crib to be particularly useful in helping babies fall asleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a big selling point for our exhausted test mums. Although it doesn't rock or have additional features, like an audio system, the Joie Roomie Slide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition to our top crib reviews for bed.