Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is located close to your bed so you can safely tend to your baby during night feeds and nappy changes without needing to get out of your bed. These cribs are fantastic to help develop independence in your child as they become more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to sleep with their baby while ensuring they are resting safely. Its smooth gliding motion helps to lull your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features allow you to monitor your baby without leaving your own bed.
The cot's sliding side panel can be raised and lowered with the push of a button, making it easy to reach in and soothe a baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that let it fit on the mattress of almost any size bed. It also comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure that it's placed at just the right level.
The cot is padded, features mesh sides for better the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density, foam for added protection. It can also be cleaned and you can keep the cot clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is due to the straps and clips which connect to it. It can be used as a stand-alone crib if it isn't connected to the bed. It comes with a variety of wonderful features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that while this crib is perfect for babies, it won't last long once your little one turns six months old, and you will require larger cots. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She loved its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was an affordable price for a cot with the most advanced features. She also liked the way it appeared in the bedroom, and believed that its grey colour will work well in modern homes. However, she did point out that it isn't an ideal idea to rock a young 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 safe night's sleep in mind. It has a drop side rail that can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to disturb your little one or get them out of bed it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during naps and when traveling.
It's made of soft materials and features mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It comes in oak or charcoal with various melange fabrics that will blend with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed with the legs securely clicking into place and the zips secure to ensure safety for babies. It took Anna around 10 minutes to put together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions, a video and a customer support number in case you encounter any issues.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed that include the ability to connect to your existing bed using a stay-in place connection system and six height levels The CoZee comes with an additional incline option that can be used to help ease reflux or congestion in babies. It's also machine-washable, a essential feature with all the dribble, vomit and snot that comes with having a newborn!
If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months when they're able to go to sleep on their own The CoZee is a great choice because it can be used as a stand-alone crib, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension kit, it can be transformed into an bed. While it won't magically put your baby to sleep or feed them, it can rock the baby and take them to school.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive alternatives. However, it comes with many excellent features. It's designed to function as a side sleeper or standalone crib and is suitable from birth up to six months. It features a brand new mechanism to open and close the side panel. It's easy to operate even with one hand. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels as well as retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.
Our testers loved the ease of access offered by the side panel that can be moved up and down with a single push of a button. This was an enormous help during night time feeds, as it meant they could easily reach in and pick up their baby without disturbing them up.
The side panel can be lowered by itself, too, but it's not recommended as this increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the bed properly. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace of mind, especially when you're breastfeeding and need frequent nighttime feedings.
Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases or beds with drawers. It features a tilting feature for reflux babies, and an option to rock to soothe them to sleep after a feeding. It's also incredibly large and has 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 heavier than other side-sleepers, however it's very mobile and can be moved from room room easily. It's also able to fold into a bag for travel, which is a great option if you want to transport it. The only thing our testers have found is that the side panel did not flex as much compared to other models. This made it a little harder to see the baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of a crib for your bed that will grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that is attached to your bed and transform into a stylish cot once your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding at night and growing your bond with your infant.
Unlike some other cribs for bed, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope helps ease reflux and colic. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby, or even comfort them during the night.
The kit for converting cots is also well-designed with clear instructions. bedside rocking crib includes everything you need. It took us an hour to complete and was fairly straightforward. The only downside was the lack of captions written on a few images, which made it difficult to follow certain steps. Overall, the process was simple and the materials used were of high quality.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are nursing or have had C-sections. It lets them reach out and hold their baby for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot, or even getting them out of it.
During our tests we noticed the smooth motion of the next-to-me crib to be especially useful in helping babies fall asleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a huge selling point for our tired test mums. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock, nor does it come with extra features like the sound machine.