Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also referred to as a baby bassinet is positioned next to your bed to ensure that you are able to safely take care of your infant during night feeds and nappy-changings without having to leave bed. These cribs are ideal to help develop independence for your child as they get more comfortable in their own sleeping space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is an ideal bedside crib that allows parents to stay with their infant while ensuring they are safe to sleep. The smooth glide motion helps to ease your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features ensure that you can monitor your baby without leaving your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the cot can be lifted and lowered with just a pressing of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments that can be adjusted to fit almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it sits exactly at the right height.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and has mesh sides for increased ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density foam for additional protection. It's also wipeable to keep it clean. Additionally, it comes with a fitted sheet that's suitable for use with the cot.
Contrary to other cribs that are bedside like the Roomie Glide is suitable for the majority of beds, including divans due to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a standalone crib if it is not attached to your bed and it's packed with features that were created with the bonding of parents and children in mind.
It is essential to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long after your baby turns six months old. You'll need to purchase a larger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She 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 such innovative features. She also liked the way it looked in the bedroom and thought that the grey color is a good fit for modern homes. However, she pointed that it's not a great idea to rock a smaller baby as it could 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 a good night's rest. It has a drop-side rail that can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to disturb your little one or get them out of bed It's perfect for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and also for travel.
We love that it's constructed of soft fabrics with mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and comfort. It is available in charcoal or oak with a variety of melange fabrics that will blend with all styles of decor. Anna found that it was solid and secure when it was attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secure to ensure safety. It took her about 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 has all the features you'd expect from a crib for your bedside, including the ability to connect it to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connection system. It also has six height settings. Additionally there is an incline feature that can be used to aid babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It can also be washed in the machine - a must for all the spills and snot that come with a newborn baby!
If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months of their life when they're learning to sleep independently, the CoZee is a great option as it can also be used as a standalone crib, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it can transform into an actual bed. And while it isn't able to feed your baby, or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them until they go off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive options, but it is packed with lots of features. It's designed to function as a side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel thanks to a new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as 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 switch. This was an enormous help during feeding times at night because it meant they could easily reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them up.
The side panel can be lowered by itself, too however, it's not advised as it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. However, the safety locking mechanism ensures that it will only remain in place if it is connected to the bed of the parent correctly. This is a great feature to have for peace mind, especially in the case of breastfeeding and frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed that is divan-based as well as beds with drawers, thanks to the telescopic legs. It comes with a tilting function 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 thanks to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it comes with a long instruction manual. It's heavier than some of the other side-sleepers but it's still fairly portable and can be moved from room room with ease. It's also foldable into a travel bag, which is great when you need to transport it. The only issue our testers noticed was that the side panel didn't flex like some of the other models, which made it a little harder to see your baby from your own bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're looking for an ideal bedside crib that can expand with your child then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. It's a crib for co-sleeping that is securely attached to your bed and can be transformed into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your baby at night and strengthening your bond with your new born.
Contrary to other models of bedside crib like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow and keep your baby comfortable and cool. A gentle incline option helps to reduce colic and reflux while the zip down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby at night.
The cot conversion kit is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us around an hour to put together and was relatively simple. The only issue was the lack of written captions on some of the pictures, which made it difficult to understand certain steps. However, it was a straightforward process and the quality of materials used was excellent.
In the co-sleeping position, 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 newborn to feed and comfort them without having to leave their bed. It's also great for mothers who wish to avoid the difficulty of getting in and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.
The motion of gliding was found to be very helpful in lulling babies into sleep following meals during the midday or at night. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a major selling point for our exhausted test mums. large bedside cot is a elegant and practical crib that isn't rocking, or have extra features such as an audio system.