Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, sometimes referred to as a bassinet for babies, is placed near your bed so that you are able to safely look after your child during feedings at night and nappy-changings without having to leave bed. They also help in developing confidence as your baby grows more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to sleep together with their baby while ensuring they're sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion helps to lull your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features let you monitor your baby without leaving your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the cot can be raised and lowered with a simple press of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It also has 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit the mattress of almost any size bed and it has adjustable folding feet to ensure it is at the right height.
The cot is cushioned, has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam for added protection. It's also washable and you can keep the cot clean. It comes with a fitted bed sheet that can be used for the crib.
In contrast 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 be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not attached to the bed. It has many amazing features designed with parent and baby bonding in mind.
It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long as when your baby turns six months old. You'll need to buy a bigger cot. Overall, Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she particularly liked its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for such a cot. She liked how it was positioned in her bedroom and thought its gray color would be appropriate for most modern homes. She did mention that it's not a good idea to rock a baby when it's younger as it can cause an unhealthy sleep pattern that can be difficult to overcome later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to provide the best sleep possible. It features an adjustable side rail that can be easily lifted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or forcing them out of the bed. This is perfect for mothers who breastfeed! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and when traveling.
It's made of soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It comes in charcoal or oak with a variety of melange fabrics that will blend with a variety of styles. bedside crib or cot found it sturdy and secure when attached to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured for baby-safety. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video or customer support number if you have any problems.
The CoZee crib is equipped with all the features you would expect from a crib for your bed, including the ability to attach it to your bed using a stay-in-place connection system. It also has six height settings. Additionally it has an incline feature that can be used to help babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It's also machine-washable, a essential feature for all the dribbles and vomit that comes with having a baby!
The CoZee is an excellent choice for keeping your child close during their first six months of acquiring the ability to sleep independently. It can be used as a cot, changing station and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension kit, it can be transformed into an actual bed. While it will not feed your baby or magically sleep them it will gently rock them until they go off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive alternatives. However, it has many excellent features. It's designed to function as a side sleeper or a standalone crib and is suitable from birth up to six months. It comes with a new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel, and is simple to use even with one hand. It is also more adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings and retractable legs for a secure installation underneath any bed.
Our testers loved the easy access the side panel provides, which can be flipped up and down at the touch of one button. This was particularly useful at night, as they could reach in and pick their baby up without waking them.
It is possible to lower the side panel by itself but this is not recommended since it increases the likelihood that your child will fall out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the parent's bed correctly. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.
Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases and beds with drawers. It also has a tilting function to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking mode to help them sleep after eating. It is also very large and offers excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it comes with lengthy instructions. It's heavier than other side-sleepers, however it's quite portable 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 if you need to transport it. The only negative our testers have found is that the side panel did not move as much as other models. This made it a bit harder to see the 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 is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed but also transform into a chic cot when your baby is ready. It's ideal for feeding at night and growing your bond with your newborn.
Contrary to other cribs for bed, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline can help to ease reflux and colic while the zip down side allows you to feed or comfort your baby throughout the night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us about an hour to put together and was reasonably straightforward. The only issue was the absence 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.
In co-sleeping mode 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 easily reach out to their newborn to feed and comfort them without having to leave their bed. It's a great option for parents who don't want the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot, or getting out of it.
In our tests, we found the gliding motion of this next to me crib to be extremely helpful when it comes to getting babies to sleep 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 huge selling point for our exhausted test mums. While it doesn't rock or have additional features, like an audio system, the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition to our top bedside crib reviews.