Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is located next to your bed, to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during feedings at night and changing nappy without having to get out of your bed. These cribs are fantastic for helping to build independence for your child as they become 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 will help to calm your baby, and its innovative features allow you to keep an eye on your child without having to leave your bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel raises and lowers at the press of an button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying infant in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that let it fit the mattress of almost every size bed. Additionally, it comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure that it is at the right level.
In terms of safety the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides to provide more ventilation, while its mattress is made of high-density foam to provide extra protection. It is also wipeable and you can keep the crib clean. It includes a fitted mattress sheet that is suitable for the crib.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for beds, is compatible with most beds including divans. This is because of the straps and clips which connect to it. It can also be used as a standalone crib if it is not attached to the bed. It's full of amazing features that are specifically designed with the bonding between parents and babies in mind.
It is important to remember that this crib won't last as long after your baby turns six months. You will have to buy a bigger cot. But, in general Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she particularly liked its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for such a cot. She liked the way it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought the grey color would work in most modern homes. bedside crib and travel cot mentioned that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby younger because 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 bedside crib designed with a safe night's sleep in mind. It comes with an adjustable side rail that can be easily lowered to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or getting out of the bed. This is great for mothers who breastfeed! It's also light and easy to move around during nap time or for travel.
It's made of soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It's available in charcoal and oak, with a range of melange fabrics that are compatible with all decor styles. Anna found that it was sturdy and secure once attached to her bed. The legs slid into place and the zippers were secured to ensure safety. It took her around 10 minutes to put together and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number available if you have any problems.
The CoZee crib comes with all the features you'd expect from a crib to your bedside, such as the ability to connect it to your bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also has six height settings. In addition there is an inclined feature that can be used to aid babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It can also be washed by a machine essential for all the dribbles, vomit, and snot that come with a newborn baby!
The CoZee is a great option if you want to keep 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. It can be turned into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. It won't feed your baby or magically make them sleep it will rock them and send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of the more expensive options. However, it has many excellent features. It's designed to function as a side sleeper or a standalone crib, and is suitable from birth to six months. It has a new mechanism to open and close the side panel and is easy to use even with one hand. It is also more adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to place under any bed.
bedside crib travel cot loved the easy access to the side panel that can be flipped up and down by pressing a button. This was a huge benefit during feeding times at night, as it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without disturbing them.
It is possible to lower the side panel by it's own, however this is not advised, as it increases the risk that your child could get out of the cot. However, the safety locking mechanism means that it can only remain in place when it is attached to the bed of the parent correctly. This feature is great for peace of mind if you're breastfeeding and require frequent nighttime feeds.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases and beds with drawers. It also has tilting functions for reflux babies and a rocking feature to soothe them back to sleep after feeding. It's also very spacious and offers great ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, though it comes with an extensive instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it's easily moved from one area to another. It's small enough to be able to fit into its travel bag when not in use, which is an advantage if you need to transport it. The only issue our testers have found is that the side panel did not stretch as much as other models. This made it a little harder to see the baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're looking for an ideal bedside crib that can grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. Designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed and transform into a stylish cot once your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding your baby at night and fostering a bond with your baby.
Contrary to other cribs for bed like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope helps ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby, or even comfort them during the night.
The cot conversion kit is also well designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us about an hour to complete and was fairly straightforward. The only issue was the absence of written captions on a few images, which made it difficult to comprehend certain steps. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of top quality.
In the co-sleeping position, we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a c-section because it lets them easily reach out to their infant to feed and comfort them without having to get up from their own bed. It's also great for mothers who want to avoid the stress of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or placing their baby down to sleep.
The gliding motion was found to be extremely helpful in lulling babies to sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a major selling point for our tired test moms. Although it doesn't rock or have additional features, like a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition to our top crib reviews for bed.