Bedside Cot ReviewsA bedside crib, also referred to as a bassinet for babies, is placed next to your bed to ensure that you are able to safely look after your infant during night feeds and nappy-changings, without needing to leave the bed. These cribs are ideal for fostering independence for your child as they become more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the
amazon bedside cot, allowing parents to stay with their baby while ensuring they are sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion helps to soothe your baby to sleep, and its ingenuous features ensure that you can keep an eye on your baby without leaving your own bed.
The cot's side panel sliding lifts and lowers with the push of an button, making it a breeze to reach inside and soothe a crying infant in the night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that let it fit the mattress of almost any size bed and it includes adjustable folding feet to ensure it sits at just the right level.
The cot is padded, has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also washable so that you can keep it clean. Additionally, it 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 due 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 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'll need to purchase a larger cot. However, overall Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a really good buy and she particularly liked its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for a cot. She also liked the way it appeared in the bedroom and thought that the grey color would suit most modern homes. She did mention that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby when it's younger as it can cause a bad sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning
bedside cot wooden crib that was designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It features a drop side rail that is easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to wake your child or get out of bed - it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and also for travel.
It's made from soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It's available in charcoal and oak and has a variety of melange fabric options that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found it sturdy and secure when attached to her bed with the legs securely clicking into place and the zips secure for baby-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 if you have any problems.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed that include the ability to be connected to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connector system and six height levels The CoZee comes with an additional incline option which can be used to help alleviate reflux or congestion in babies. It's also machine washable, a must with all the dribble, vomit and snot that comes with having a new baby!
If you're looking to keep your baby close to you during the first six months of their life when they're learning to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a fantastic option as it can also be used as a separate crib, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it could be converted into an crib. It isn't able to feed your baby, or magically put them to sleep it will rock them until they go off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of the more expensive models, but it comes with a lot of features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib that is suitable for infants ranging from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel using a new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, with 11 different height levels and feet that retract to place under any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of access offered by the side panel, that can be moved up and downwards with just one click of a switch. This was especially helpful during nighttime feedings as they could reach in and pick their baby up without disturbing them.
The side panel can be removed by itself, but it's not advised as it increases the risk of your child falling out of the cot. The safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will only remain in place when it is attached correctly to the mattress of the parent. This feature is fantastic for peace of mind if you're breastfeeding and require frequent feedings at night.
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 telescopic legs. It also has an option to tilt for babies with reflux and a
rocking bedside crib feature to bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also very spacious and provides 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 heavier than some of the other side-sleepers but it's still fairly mobile and can be moved from room room with ease. It's also foldable into a bag for travel which is a great option for those who want to transport it. The only negative our test subjects found was that the side panel did not stretch as much as other models. This made it a little harder to observe your baby from the 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 considering. It's a co-sleeping crib that can be attached securely to your bed and can be converted into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your
baby bedside co sleeper at night and enhancing the bond you have with your baby's new.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, not like other cribs. The dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow and keep your baby comfortable and cool. The gentle incline helps reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby, or even comfort them at night.
The kit for conversion to cot (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you need to start. It took us an hour to put together and was fairly straightforward. The only drawback was the lack of captions in writing on a few images which made it difficult to understand some of the steps. Overall, it was a straightforward process and the quality of the materials employed was of a high standard.
In the co-sleeping mode, we discovered 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 newborn to feed and comfort them without having to get up from their own bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want to deal with the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot, or even getting them out of it.
During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of this next to me crib to be particularly helpful when it comes to helping babies fall asleep after feedings at night and midday. 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 moms. Although it doesn't rock or have extra features, like a sound machine the Joie Roomie Glide's elegant design and practicality are a welcome addition our best bedside crib reviews.