Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also known as a bassinet for babies, is placed next to your bed so that you can safely look after your child during feedings at night and nappy-changings without having to leave bed. They are also great for developing independence as your child becomes more confident in their own space to sleep.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep together with their baby while making sure they're safe. Its smooth gliding motion is able to lull your baby back into sleep and its innovative features ensure that you can keep an eye on them without leaving your own bed.
The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with a simple press of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit on the mattress of almost every size bed. Additionally, it has adjustable folding feet to make sure that it is at the right level.
In large bedside cot 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's also washable so you can keep it clean. Additionally, it comes with a fitted sheet that is suitable for the cot.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with all beds including divans. This is because of the clips and straps that attach it. It can be used as a standalone crib even when it's not connected to the bed. It is packed with incredible features that were designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind.
One thing to bear in mind is that even though this crib is great for infants, it will not last long after your baby turns six months old, which means you'll need to invest in larger cots. But, in general Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she was particularly impressed by its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for such an item. She liked the way it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought its gray color would be appropriate for the majority of modern homes. However, she did point 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 the best sleep possible. It has a drop-side rail that is able to be easily adjusted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or getting out of bed. This is great for breastfeeding mothers! It's also light and easy to move around during naps or when traveling.
It's made from soft materials and has mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. It's available in oak and charcoal, with a range of melange fabrics that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found that it was solid and secure when it was attached to her bed. The legs clicked into place and the zippers were secured for security. It took Anna around 10 minutes to put together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions, a video and a customer support number if you encounter any issues.
The CoZee crib comes with all the features you'd expect from a crib for your bed, including the ability to connect it to your bed using a stay-in-place connection system. It also has six height settings. In addition there is an incline feature that can be used to help babies with congestion or reflux. It's also machine washable, a necessity for all the dribbles and vomit that comes with having a newborn!
The CoZee is a fantastic option 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. It can also be transformed into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. It isn't able to feed your baby, or magically make them sleep it will rock them until they go off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of the more expensive options, however it is packed with lots of features. It's designed to be used as a side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth up to six months. It has a new mechanism to open and close the side panel and is simple to use even with one hand. It's also more flexible than the previous model, with 11 different height settings and retractable legs for a secure fit underneath any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of use offered by the side panel that can be moved up and downwards with just a single push of a button. This was a huge benefit during night time feeds as it meant that they could easily reach inside and take their baby away without disturbing them.
The side panel can be lowered by itself, too, but it's not advised as it increases the risk of your child falling out of the cot. However, the safety locking mechanism ensures that it will only stay down when attached to the parent's bed correctly. This is an excellent feature to have in place for peace of mind, particularly in the case of breastfeeding and frequent feedings at night.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases or beds with drawers. It also has an option to tilt for babies with reflux and a rocking mode that can bring them back to sleep after feeding. It's also very spacious and provides excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, though it does come with lengthy instructions. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it can still be easily moved from one area to another. It's also foldable into a travel bag which is great if you want to transport it. The only thing our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't stretch 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 can grow with your child. It's a crib for co-sleeping that is securely attached to your bed and can be transformed into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and enhancing your bond with your baby's new.
Contrary to other models of bedside crib like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh side panels and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle incline helps ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby or comfort them at night.
The kit for converting cots is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us around an hour to assemble and was reasonably straightforward. The only downside to the instructions was that a few images were not captioned. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of top quality.
The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had C-sections. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for those who want to avoid the stress of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.
co sleeper bedside cot gliding motion was discovered to be very beneficial in lulling babies into sleep following meals at night or midday. The drop-down side can also be easily accessible to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night this was a huge benefit for our exhausted test moms. Although it doesn't rock or have additional features, like an audio system the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition our top crib reviews for bed.