Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is located next to your bed, so you can safely tend to your baby during feedings at night and changing nappy without having to get out of your bed. They are also great for building independence as your child gets more comfortable in their own sleep space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the bedside, allowing parents to sleep with their baby while ensuring that they are resting safely. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide can help soothe your baby to sleep and its ingenious features let you monitor your child without leaving bed.
The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with just a pressing of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet so that it’s at the right level.
The cot is padded, has mesh sides that allow for more the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density, foam for extra protection. It can also be cleaned, so you can keep the cot clean. It comes with a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.
In contrast to other cribs for bedside use unlike other cribs for bedside use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for the majority of beds, including divans thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib if it isn’t attached to the bed. It comes with a variety of incredible features that were that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
It is important to remember that this crib will not last as long after your baby turns six months. You will need to purchase a larger crib. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was a great buy. She liked its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was an affordable price for a cot featuring these innovative features. She liked how it looked in her bedroom, and thought the grey color would work in most modern homes. However, she did point out that it isn’t a great idea to rock a smaller baby, as it can create the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to provide the best sleep possible. It has a drop side rail which can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to disturb your baby or get out of bed – it’s ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It’s also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or when traveling.
It’s made of soft material and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It’s available in charcoal and oak and comes with a variety of melange fabrics that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found it sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed with the legs securely snapping into place and the zips secure to ensure safety for babies. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble and didn’t require tools, with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number if you have any problems.
In addition to the standard features you’d expect from a crib that is bedside such as the ability to attach to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connection system and six height levels The CoZee comes with an additional incline option which can be used to help aid congestion or reflux in babies. It can also be washed by a machine – a must for all the dribbles and snot that accompany a new baby!
The CoZee is an excellent choice to keep your child close during their first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a crib, changing station or toddler bed. It can even be converted into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. And while it isn’t able to feed your baby, or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them and send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of the more expensive models, but it is packed with lots of features. It’s designed as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth up to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel using a brand new mechanism. It’s also more adjustable than its predecessor, with 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of access provided by the side panel, which can be moved upwards and downwards with just a single push of a button. This was especially helpful in the evening when feeding time was over, since they could reach inside and pick their baby up without waking them up.
It is possible to lower the side panel by itself but this is not advised, since it increases the likelihood that your child could be thrown out of the cot. The safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will stay down if it is properly attached to the parent’s mattress. This feature is fantastic to have peace of mind when you’re breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed that includes divan bases as well as beds with drawers thanks to the legs that telescopic. It also has a tilting function for reflux babies and a rocking feature to help them sleep after feeding. her response ‘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 test subjects despite the lengthy instruction manual. It’s a bit heavier than some of the other side-sleepers, but it’s quite mobile and can be moved from room to room with ease. It’s small enough to fit into a travel bag when not in use, which is a bonus if you need to transport it. The only issue our testers have found is that the side panel didn’t stretch as much as other models. This made it a bit harder to see your baby from your 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. It’s designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed but also transform into a chic cot when your baby is ready. It’s perfect for night-time feeds and fostering a bond with your baby.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other cribs. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress allow for maximum airflow, keeping your baby comfortable and cool. A gentle incline can help to reduce colic and reflux and colic, while the zip-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe your baby at night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us around an hour to complete and was surprisingly simple. The only downside was the absence of captions in writing on some of the pictures, which made it difficult to comprehend certain steps. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of top quality.
In the co-sleeping position, we found 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 infant for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It’s a great option for parents who don’t want the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot or getting out of it.
During our tests we observed the gliding motion of the next-to-me crib to be especially beneficial in lulling babies back to sleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side can be easily accessible to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night, which was a real draw for our exhausted test mums. The Joie Roomie Glide is a sleek and functional crib that doesn’t rock nor has extra features like an audio system.