Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is located near your bed so you can safely tend to your baby during night feeds and diaper changes without needing to get out of the bed. These cribs are ideal to help develop independence for your child as they grow more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to rest with their infant while ensuring that they are safe to sleep. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide can help soothe your baby to sleep and its unique features allow you to monitor your child without having to leave your bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel lifts and lowers with the touch of a button, making it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby at night. It comes with 11 height adjustments that can be adjusted to fit almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it is at the correct level.
In terms of safety, the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides for increased airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for additional protection. It's also able to be cleaned so you can keep it clean. It also comes with a fitted sheet that is suitable for use with the cot.
Contrary to other cribs that are bedside, the Roomie Glide is suitable for all 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 specifically designed with the bonding between parents and babies in mind.
One thing to bear in mind is that even though this crib is ideal for infants, it will not last long after your baby turns six months old, which means you'll need to invest in larger cots. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She liked its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was an affordable cost for a cot that has these advanced features. She also liked how it looked in the bedroom, and believed that its grey colour will work well in modern homes. However, she did point out that it's not an ideal idea to rock a young baby as it could set 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 safe night's sleep 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 ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or when traveling.
It's made of soft materials and features mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. small bedside cot in charcoal and oak and has a variety of melange fabric options that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found that it was sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secure to ensure safety. It took Anna around 10 minutes to put together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer service number should you have any problems.
The CoZee crib has all the features you'd think of in a crib for your bedside, including the ability to connect it to your existing bed using a stay-in place connection system. It also has six height settings. In addition it has an inclines feature that can be used to aid babies with congestion or reflux. It's also machine-washable, a necessity for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that come with having a newborn!
If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months of their life when they're beginning to learn to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a fantastic option as it can also be used as a stand-alone crib, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it can be converted into an cot. While bedside travel cot will not feed your baby or magically make them sleep it will rock them and send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive alternatives. However, it comes with a lot of excellent features. It's designed as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel and is simple to use even with one hand. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels and feet that retract to fit under any bed.
Our testers were impressed by the ease of access offered by the side panel that can be moved up and downwards with just one push of a button. This was particularly helpful in the evening when feeding time was over, since they could reach inside and pick their baby up without waking them up.
The side panel can be removed on its own, but it's not advised as it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism means that it will only remain in place if it is connected to the bed of the parent correctly. This feature is fantastic for peace of mind if you are breastfeeding and need frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to work with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers, thanks to the legs that can be telescopic. It features a tilting feature for babies with reflux, as well as the ability to rock to ease them into sleep after a feeding. It's also very spacious and provides great ventilation due to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects, despite the lengthy instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers, however, it is easily moved from one place to another. It can also be folded into a travel bag, which is ideal for those who want to transport it. The only downside our testers found was that the side panel did not flex as much as some of the other models, which made it a little harder to observe your child 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's a sleeper crib that attaches securely to your bed and can be converted into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and enhancing your bond with your new born.
Unlike some other cribs for bed The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. 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 incline helps reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby or comfort them during the night.
The kit for conversion to cot (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you require to begin. It took us an hour to complete and was fairly straightforward. The only drawback was the absence of captions written on a few of the images, which made it difficult to comprehend certain steps. Overall, the procedure was simple and the materials used were of top quality.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had a c-section. It allows them to reach out and touch their baby to comfort them and feeding without leaving their bed. It's great for parents who do not want to go through the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot, or getting them out of it.
The gliding motion was found to be very helpful in lulling babies to sleep following meals at night or midday. The drop-down side can also be easily accessed to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night and was a major draw for our exhausted test mums. Although it doesn't rock or have extra features such as an audio system the Joie Roomie Glide's elegant design and practicality are a welcome addition our top crib reviews for bed.