Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) sits near your bed so you can safely tend to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without getting out of your 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 is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep with their infant while making sure they're safe. Its smooth gliding motion is able to lull your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features let you keep an eye on them without having to leave your own bed.
The cot's sliding 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 also comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit the mattress of almost any size bed. It also includes adjustable folding feet to make sure that it's placed at just the right level.
The cot is padded, features mesh sides for better the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam for extra protection. It's also washable and you can keep the crib clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for a crib.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for beds, is compatible with all beds including divans. This is due to the clips and straps that attach to it. It can be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not attached to the bed. It has many wonderful features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long once your baby turns six months. You will need to buy a bigger crib. Overall, Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was an affordable price for a cot featuring these innovative features. She liked the way it looked in her bedroom and thought the grey color would work in the majority of modern homes. She did mention 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 bedside crib is designed to provide a good night's rest. It features an adjustable side rail that can be easily lifted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of bed. This is great for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or for travel.
We love that it's constructed of soft materials that have mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It comes in oak or charcoal with a variety of melange fabrics that can be incorporated with most decor 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 for baby-safety. It took Anna approximately 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions as well as a video, and a customer support number if you encounter any issues.
In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a crib that is bedside such as the ability to connect to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connector system and six levels of height, the CoZee has an additional incline option which can be used to help ease reflux or congestion in infants. It's also machine washable, a essential feature for all the dribbles and vomit that comes with having a baby!
If you're looking to keep your baby close during the first six months when they're beginning to learn to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a great option as it can also be used as a standalone cot, changing table or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it could be converted into an actual crib. While it won't be able to magically make your baby sleep or feed them, it can rock them and send them off.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of the more expensive options. It does have a lot of amazing features. It's designed as a side sleeper or a standalone crib, and is suitable for babies up to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel with a new mechanism. It's also more flexible than its predecessor with 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of access offered by the side panel, that can be moved up and downwards with just a single push of a switch. This was especially helpful during nighttime feedings as they could reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them.
The side panel can be lowered on its own however it isn't advised as it increases the risk of your child falling out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism means that it can only stay down when attached to the bed properly. This is an excellent feature to have for peace of mind, particularly in the case of breastfeeding and frequent feedings at night.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers due to the legs that can be telescopic. It also has an option to tilt to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking feature to bring them back to sleep after feeding. It's also very large and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it does have quite a long instruction manual. It's a bit 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 ideal when you need 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 a little harder to see your baby from your own bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great choice if you want a crib that grows with your child. It's a co-sleeping crib that is securely attached 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 strengthening the bond you have with your new born.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, not like other models. Its dual-view mesh side panels and the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline helps to ease colic and reflux, while the zip down side makes it easy to feed or soothe your baby during the night.
The kit for conversion to cot (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you require to get started. It took us around an hour to assemble, and was fairly simple to put together. The only issue with the instructions was that some images were not captioned. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of high quality.
In the co-sleeping position, we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a c-section since it allows them to easily reach out to their newborn to feed and comfort them without having to get up from their own bed. bedside rocking crib for parents who do not want to go through the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot, or even getting them out of it.
During our testing, we found the gliding motion of this next-to-me crib to be extremely useful in getting babies to sleep after feedings at night and midday. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a big selling point for our tired moms who took part in our tests. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that isn't rocking, or have extra features such as the sound machine.