Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also referred to as a baby bassinet, is placed next to your bed so that you can safely attend to your infant during night feeds and nappy-changings, without having to leave your bed. These cribs are fantastic to help develop independence in your child as they grow 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 newborn while ensuring they are safe to sleep. The smooth glide motion helps to soothe your baby into sleep and its innovative features allow you to monitor them without having to leave your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the cot can be raised and lowered by a simple press of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a baby at 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 correct level.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and comes with mesh sides for better ventilation, while its mattress is made from high-density foam for additional protection. It's also washable to keep it clean. It also comes with a fitted sheet that's suitable for the cot.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for beds, is compatible with most beds including divans. This is because of the clips and straps that attach it. It can be used as a standalone crib if it isn't connected to the bed. It has many wonderful features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long as when your baby turns six months old. You will have to buy a bigger crib. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She was impressed by its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for an item. She also liked the way it appeared in the bedroom and thought that its grey colour will work well in modern homes. She did point out that it's not a good idea to rock a baby in the early years because it could create a bad sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning crib for bed designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It features a drop side rail that can be easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to wake your child or get up it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also light and easy to move around during nap time or for travel.
It's made from soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It is available in charcoal or oak with various melange fabrics that blend with a variety of styles. Anna discovered that it was sturdy and secure once attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secured to ensure safety. It took Anna approximately 10 minutes to put it together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number if you have any problems.
As well as the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed, like being able to be connected to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connector system and six levels of height, the CoZee has an additional incline option that can be used to aid congestion or reflux in infants. It's also machine-washable, which is a must with all the dribble and vomit that come with having a 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 choice because it can be used as a standalone crib, changing table and toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. While it isn't able to feed your baby, or magically sleep them, it will rock them and send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's most expensive models, but it has a wide array of features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib that is suitable for infants ranging from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel thanks to a new mechanism. It is also more adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as retractable legs for a secure place under any bed.
Our testers loved the ease of access to the side panel, which can be lowered and raised by pressing a button. This was a huge benefit during night time feeds because it meant they could easily reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them up.
The side panel can be lifted by itself, but it's not recommended since it increases the chance of your baby falling out of the cot. The safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will remain in place when it is attached correctly to the mattress of the parent. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you breastfeed and require frequent feedings at night.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to work with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers due to the legs that can be telescopic. It comes with a tilting function for reflux babies, and a rocking function to help ease them into sleep after eating. It's also very spacious and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it does have quite lengthy instructions. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it can still be easily moved from one room to another. 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 didn't flex as much compared to other models. bedside cot 6 months plus made it a bit harder to see the 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 sleeper crib 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 the bond you have with your baby's new.
In contrast to other models of bedside cribs, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides and airflow mattress that is breathable and hypoallergenic increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle incline helps ease reflux and colic. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby, or even comfort them during the night.
The cot conversion kit is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us about an hour to assemble, and was relatively simple. The only downside to the instructions was that some pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the procedure was simple and the materials used were of high 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 comfortably reach out to their baby for comfort and feeding without having to climb out of their bed. It's also great for those who want to avoid the difficulty of getting in and out of a traditional cot, or placing their child down to sleep.
During our testing we observed the gliding motion of the next-to-me crib to be especially beneficial in getting babies to sleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side can be accessible to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night, which was a real benefit for our exhausted test moms. The Joie Roomie Glide is a modern and stylish crib that doesn't rock nor has extra features like the sound machine.