Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, sometimes referred to as a bassinet for babies, is placed near your bed to ensure that you are able to safely look after your child during feedings at night and nappy-changings, without having to leave your bed. They are also ideal for building confidence as your baby grows more comfortable in their own space to sleep.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the bedside, allowing parents to rest with their infant while ensuring that they are sleeping safely. The smooth glide motion helps to soothe your baby to sleep. Its innovative features ensure that you can keep an eye on your baby without leaving your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered by a simple pressing of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to accommodate almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet to ensure that it's at the correct level.
The cot is cushioned and has mesh sides to increase ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density foam for added protection. It's also able to be cleaned to keep it clean. It also comes with a fitted sheet that's suitable for the cot.
Unlike some other bedside cribs like 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 not attached to your bed, and it's packed with amazing features that are specifically designed with the bonding between parents and babies in mind.
One thing to bear in mind is that although this crib is great for newborns, it won't last long once your child is six months old, so you will require larger cots. But, in bedside cot wooden thought that the Joie Roomie Glide was a really good buy and she particularly liked its elegant design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna considered to be a reasonable price for a cot featuring the most advanced features. She was pleased with the way it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought its gray color would be appropriate for the majority of modern homes. However, she pointed out that it isn't an ideal idea to rock a younger baby, as it can create an unhealthy habit that can affect later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside crib that was designed with a secure night's rest in mind. 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 up It's perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or when traveling.
It's made of soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It comes in oak or charcoal with various melange fabrics that can be incorporated with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secure for safety. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions as well as a video, and a customer support number in case you experience any issues.
The CoZee crib has all the features you'd expect from a crib to your bedside, such as the ability to attach it to your bed using a stay-in place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. Additionally, there is an incline feature that can be used to help babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It's also machine-washable, a necessity for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that comes with having a new baby!
If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months when they're learning to sleep independently The CoZee is a great option as it can also be used as a separate crib, changing table and toddler bed. It can even be converted into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. While it will not feed your baby or magically put them to sleep it will gently rock them to send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive options, but it comes with a lot of features. It can be used 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. It's easy to operate even with one hand. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to installation underneath any bed.
Our testers loved the ease of access the side panel provides that can be lowered and raised at the touch of the button. This was particularly helpful at night, as they could reach in and pick up their baby without disturbing them up.
The side panel can be lowered on its own however, it's not recommended since it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism ensures that it will only remain in place if it is connected to the parent's bed correctly. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace of mind, especially in the case of breastfeeding and frequent nighttime feedings.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases or beds with drawers. It has a tilting feature for reflux babies, and the ability to rock to calm them after eating. It's also extremely large and has great ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, though it does have quite an extensive instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers, but it can still be easily moved from one room to another. It's small enough to fit into its travel bag when not in use which is a plus when you have to transport it. The only issue our testers have found is that the side panel didn't move as much as other models. This caused it to be a bit more difficult to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is an excellent choice when you're looking for an infant crib that will grow with your child. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that is attached to your bed but also convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready. It's ideal for feeding your baby at night and fostering a bond with your newborn.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other cribs. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope can help ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby, or even comfort them at night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well-designed with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us about an hour to put together and was fairly straightforward. The only issue with the instructions was that a few images were not captioned. This made it difficult to follow. However, overall it was a straightforward process and the quality of materials used was high.
In the co-sleeping mode, we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a c-section because it lets them comfortably reach out to their infant for comfort and feeding without having to climb out of their bed. It's great for parents who do not want to go through the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot or getting out of it.
The motion of gliding was found to be very beneficial in lulling babies to sleep following meals at night or midday. The drop-down side can be accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night, which was a real selling point for our exhausted test mums. While it doesn't rock or have extra features such as an audio system the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features make it a great addition to our top bedside crib reviews.