Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also referred to as a bassinet for babies, is placed near your bed to ensure that you are able to safely look after your infant during night feeds and diaper-changing without having to leave bed. They are also ideal for developing independence as your child grows more comfortable in their own sleep space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is an ideal bedside crib that allows parents to sleep with their newborn while ensuring they are sleeping safely. baby bedside sleeper gliding motion is able to ease your baby back into sleep and its innovative features ensure that you can monitor them without leaving your bed.
The cot's sliding side panel can be raised and lowered with the push of an button, making it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying infant at night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it's at the right level.
The cot is cushioned, has mesh sides to increase ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density, foam for added protection. It can also be cleaned which means you can keep the cot clean. It is fitted with a bed sheet that can be used for the crib.
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 connect to it. It can also be used as a standalone crib if it is not attached to the bed. It's packed with amazing features that are created with the bonding of parents and children in mind.
It is important to remember that this crib will not last as long after your baby turns six months old. You will have to buy a bigger crib. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She loved its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was an affordable price for a cot with the most innovative features. She liked the way it looked 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 smaller baby because it can set an unhealthy habit that can affect later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to give you an uninterrupted night's sleep. It has a drop side rail which can be easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to disturb your little one or get them out of bed it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, which makes it easy to move around the house during nap time and for travelling.
We love that it's made of soft fabrics with breathable mesh sides that promote airflow and ease of use. It is available in charcoal or oak with a range of melange fabrics that blend with all styles of decor. Anna found it to be solid and secure when it was attached to her bed with the legs securely snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured for baby-safety. It took her about 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video or customer support contact number should you run into any problems.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a crib that is bedside, like being able to connect to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connector system and six height levels The CoZee comes with an additional incline option that can be used to help alleviate reflux or congestion in babies. It's also machine washable, a must for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that come with having a baby!
If you're looking to keep your baby close during the first six months as they're beginning to learn to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a great choice because it can be used as a separate cot, changing table or toddler bed. It can even be converted into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. While baby bedside sleeper won't feed your baby or magically put them to sleep it will rock them to send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of the more expensive options. However, it comes with a lot of excellent features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib, and is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It features a brand new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel, and is easy to operate even with one hand. It is also more adjustable than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings and legs that retract to place under any bed.
Our testers were impressed by the ease of access provided by the side panel which can be moved upwards and downwards with just one push of a button. This was especially helpful during nighttime feedings as they could reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them up.
The side panel can be lowered by itself however, it's not recommended since it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism ensures that it can only remain in place when it is attached to the bed of the parent correctly. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace mind, particularly in the case of breastfeeding and frequent night feeds.
Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases or beds with drawers. It features a tilting feature for reflux babies, and the ability to rock to ease them into sleep after eating. It's also extremely large and offers excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects, even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than some of the other side-sleepers but it's still fairly portable and can be moved from room to room easily. It's small enough to be able to fit in a travel bag when not in use, which is a plus if you need to transport it. The only issue our testers noticed was that the side panel did not flex as much as the other models, which made it slightly harder to see your baby from your own bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of a bedside crib that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. Designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed but also transform into a stylish cot once your baby is ready, it's perfect for night-time feeds and for strengthening your bond with your newborn.
Unlike some other cribs for bed The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides and the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle incline helps reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby, or even comfort them during the night.
The cot conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you require to start. It took us about an hour to put together and was reasonably straightforward. The only downside was the lack of written captions on a few images, which made it difficult to comprehend some of the steps. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of top quality.
In the co-sleeping mode, we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a c-section as it allows them to easily reach out to their newborn for feeding and comfort without having to leave their bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot or getting out of it.
The motion of gliding was found to be very helpful in lulling babies into sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a major selling point for our tired moms who took part in our tests. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock, or have extra features such as an audio system.