Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is placed next to your bed, so you can safely tend to baby during night feeds and nappy changes without getting out of the bed. These cribs are great for fostering independence for your child as they grow 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 rest with their newborn while ensuring they are safe to sleep. The smooth glide motion helps to soothe your baby into sleep and its innovative features let you keep an eye on your baby without leaving your own bed.
The sliding side panel of the cot can be raised and lowered with just a push of a single button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It comes with 11 height adjustments that can be adjusted to fit nearly any mattress size, and adjustable folding feet to ensure that it sits exactly at the right level.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and fitted with mesh sides for increased airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam for additional protection. It's also wipeable to keep it clean. It also comes with a fitted sheet that's suitable for the cot.
Unlike some other bedside cribs unlike other cribs for bedside use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not connected to the bed. It is packed with incredible features that were designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind.
It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long as when your baby turns six months old. You'll need to buy a bigger crib. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for such an item. She also liked how it looked in the bedroom, and believed that its grey colour is a good fit for modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not a good idea to rock a baby in the early years because it can cause a bad sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to provide a good night's rest. It has a drop-side rail that is able to be easily lifted to feed your child at night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of the bed. This is great for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during naps and for travelling.
It's made from soft materials and features mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. 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 sturdy and secure when attached to her bed with the legs securely snapping into the bed and the zips secured to ensure baby safety. It took Anna around 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number in case you encounter any issues.
The CoZee crib is equipped with all the features you would expect from a crib to your bed, including the ability to attach it to your bed with 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 with congestion or reflux. It's also machine washable, a essential feature with all the dribble and vomit that come with having a baby!
The CoZee is a fantastic option to keep your child in the first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it could transform into an actual crib. While it won't magically make your baby sleep or feed them, it will rock the baby and take them to school.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's most expensive options, however it has a wide array of features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib, and is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It features a brand new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel, and is easy to use, even for one-handed operation. It's also more flexible than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as retractable legs for a secure place under any bed.
Our testers were impressed by the ease of access provided by the side panel, that can be moved up and down with a single push of a switch. This was an enormous help in feedings at night as it meant that they could reach into and pick up their baby without disturbing them.
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. The patented safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will remain in place if it's attached correctly to the mattress of the parent. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace of mind, especially if you're breastfeeding and require frequent feedings at night.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases as well as beds with drawers. It comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux, as well as an option to rock to soothe them to sleep after eating. It's also incredibly large and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it's still quite mobile and can be moved from room room with ease. bedside cot 6 months plus enough to be able to fit in a travel bag when not in use which is a bonus in the event that you have to transport it. The only downside our testers found was that the side panel didn't flex as much as some of the other models, making it slightly harder to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're looking for a bedside crib that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's a co-sleeping crib that can be attached securely to your bed and can be transformed into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and enhancing the bond you have with your baby's new.
Contrary to other models of bedside cribs like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable allow for maximum airflow, keeping your baby comfortable and cool. A gentle incline can help 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 about an hour to put together and was relatively simple. The only downside was the lack of captions in writing on a few images, which made it difficult to follow certain steps. Overall, the procedure was simple and the materials used were of top quality.
The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had an e-csection. It lets them reach out and hold their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's also great for mothers who wish to avoid the stress of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or placing their baby down to sleep.
The gliding motion was discovered to be extremely helpful in lulling babies into sleep following feedings during the midday or at night. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a big selling point for our tired test mums. Although it doesn't rock or have additional features such as a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition to our top bedside crib reviews.