Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, sometimes referred to as a baby bassinet, is placed near your bed to ensure that you can safely take care of your baby during night feedings and diaper-changing without having to leave your bed. They are also ideal for developing independence as your child becomes more confident in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents co-sleep with their newborn whilst ensuring they're sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion can help calm your baby, and its innovative features let you keep an eye on your child without leaving bed.
The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with just a push of a single button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. bedside co sleeper cot comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit on the mattress of almost any size bed. It also comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure it sits at just the right level.
In terms of safety the cot is padded and has mesh sides to provide more airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for extra protection. It is also wipeable and you can keep the crib clean. It is fitted with a mattress sheet that can be used for the crib.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for beds, is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is due to the straps and clips that connect it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib if it isn't connected to the bed. It is packed with wonderful features designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind.
It is essential to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long once your baby turns six months. You will need to buy a bigger crib. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She liked its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for such a cot. She also liked how it appeared in the bedroom and thought that the grey shade is a good fit for modern homes. She did mention that it's not an ideal 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 is an award-winning crib for bed designed with a secure night's rest in mind. It has a drop-side rail that is able to be easily adjusted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of bed. This is perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It's also light and easy to move around during naps or for travel.
We love that it's made of soft materials that have mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It is available in charcoal or oak and a variety of melange fabrics that will blend with all styles of decor. Anna 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 Anna approximately 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer service number should you have any problems.
The CoZee crib has all the features you would expect from a crib for your bedside, such as the ability to connect it to your existing bed using a stay-in place connection system. It also has six height settings. In addition there is an inclines feature that can be used to aid infants suffering from reflux or congestion. It can also be washed in the machine essential for all the spills and snot that come with a newborn baby!
The CoZee is a fantastic option if you want to keep your child close during the 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 pack, it can be converted into an actual cot. It isn't able to feed your baby, or magically make them sleep, it will rock them and send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's most expensive models, but it has a wide array of features. It's designed as a side sleeper or a standalone crib, and is suitable from birth up 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 its predecessor with 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to fit under any bed.
Our testers loved the easy access to the side panel, which can be lowered and raised by pressing the button. This was an enormous help during feeding times at night because it meant they could reach into and pick up their baby without waking them.
The side panel can be lifted by itself, too, but it's not recommended as this 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 mattress of the parent. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you breastfeed and require frequent nighttime feeds.
Telescopic legs permit the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers. It features a tilting feature for babies with reflux, as well as a rocking function to help ease them into sleep after eating. It's also very spacious and has excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it does have quite 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 small enough to be able to fit in a travel bag when not in use, which is a bonus when you have 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 little harder to observe your baby from the bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is an excellent choice if you want a crib that can grow with your child. It's a crib for co-sleeping that attaches securely to your bed and can be converted into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and strengthening your bond with your newborn.
In contrast to other models of bedside cribs The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline helps to reduce colic and reflux, while the zip down side makes it easy to feed or soothe your baby during the night.
The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to start. It took us around an hour to put together and was reasonably straightforward. The only downside was the absence of written captions on a few of the images which made it difficult to follow certain steps. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of top quality.
In co-sleeping mode we found the Shnuggle Air to be an ideal choice for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a c-section since it allows them to easily reach out to their infant for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's great for parents who don't want to deal with the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot, or getting them out of it.
During our testing we observed the gliding motion of the next-to-me crib to be particularly beneficial 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 huge selling point for our tired test mums. Although it doesn't rock, or come with extra features such as a sound machine the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition our top crib reviews for bed.