Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is located close to your bed so you can safely tend to baby during night feeds and changing nappy without having to get out of bed. They are also ideal for creating independence as your child grows more comfortable in their own space to sleep.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to sleep with their infant while ensuring they're sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion can help soothe your baby to sleep and its unique features let you monitor your child without leaving your bed.
The sliding side panel of the cot can be raised and lowered by a simple push of a single button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It has 11 height adjustments to accommodate almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet that ensure it's at the right height.
The cot is cushioned and has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam for extra protection. It can also be cleaned and you can keep the cot clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for a crib.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with most beds including divans. bedside cosleeper is due to the straps and clips that attach it. It can be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not connected to the bed. It has many amazing features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
One thing to keep in mind is that even though this crib is perfect for babies, it won't last long once your baby turns six months old, which means you will require larger cots. However, overall Roanna felt that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she particularly liked its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna considered to be an affordable price for a cot featuring these innovative features. 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. However, she did point out that it's not an ideal 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 bedside crib is designed to give you a good night's rest. It has 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 mothers who breastfeed! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during naps and when traveling.
It's made of soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It comes in oak or charcoal with a variety of melange fabrics that blend with a variety of styles. Anna found it sturdy and secure when attached to her bed with the legs securely snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured to ensure safety for babies. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble it and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video or support contact number should you have any problems.
In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a crib that is bedside, like being able to connect to your bed using a stay-in-place connector system and six height levels The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option which can be used to aid congestion or reflux in infants. It's also machine-washable, which is a essential feature with all the dribble, vomit and snot that come with having a new baby!
If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months of their life when they're beginning to learn to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a great choice as it can also be used as a standalone cot, changing table or toddler bed. It can also be transformed into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. And while it isn't able to feed your baby, or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them to send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco’s more expensive alternatives. However, it comes with a lot of amazing features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or a standalone crib that is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel with a brand new mechanism. It's also more flexible than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings as well as retractable legs for a secure fit underneath any bed.
Our testers were impressed by the ease of use offered by the side panel which can be moved upwards and downwards with just one push of a button. This was an enormous help during night time feeds because it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without waking them.
The side panel can be lowered on its own, but it's not recommended since it increases the chance of your baby falling out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism ensures that it will only stay down when attached to the bed properly. This is an excellent feature to have in place for peace of mind, particularly in the case of breastfeeding and frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers thanks to the legs that telescopic. It also comes with a tilting function to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking mode that can soothe them back to sleep after feeding. It's also incredibly spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers, even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's fairly portable and can be moved from room room with ease. It's also able to fold into a travel bag which is ideal for those who want to transport it. The only issue our testers noticed was that the side panel didn't 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 an ideal bedside crib that can develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's a crib for co-sleeping that is securely attached to your bed and can be converted into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and enhancing the bond you have with your new born.
In contrast to other models of bedside crib The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view and hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress maximize airflow and keep your baby comfortable and cool. A gentle incline helps to reduce colic and reflux while the zip down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby during the night.
The cot conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to start. It took us around an hour to assemble, and was fairly simple to put together. The only drawback to the instructions was that certain images did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow the instructions. Overall, it was a simple procedure and the quality of materials used was excellent.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section. It lets them reach out and hold their baby to comfort them and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's great for parents who don't want the burden of putting their infant in a traditional cot or getting out of it.
The motion of gliding was found to be extremely helpful in lulling babies to sleep following feedings during the midday or at night. The drop-down side can also be easily accessible to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night and was a major draw for our exhausted test moms. While it doesn't rock or have additional features, like an audio system the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features make it a great addition to our best bedside crib reviews.