Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, sometimes referred to as a bassinet for babies, is placed near your bed to ensure that you can safely look after your infant during night feeds and nappy-changings without having to leave your bed. These cribs are great for helping to build independence in your child as they get 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 baby while ensuring that they are sleeping safely. The smooth glide motion helps to soothe your baby to sleep, and its ingenuous features ensure that you can keep an eye on them without having to leave your bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel raises and lowers at the press of an button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments that can be adjusted to fit almost any mattress size. bedside cot used has adjustable folding feet so that it's at the correct level.
In terms of safety, the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides for increased ventilation, while its mattress is made of high-density foam for extra protection. It's also wipeable so that you can keep it clean, and it comes with a fitted sheet that's suitable for the cot.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other bedside cribs is compatible with all beds including divans. This is because of the clips and straps that attach it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when not attached to the bed. It's packed with features that are designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that while this crib is great for newborns, it won't last long once your baby turns six months old, and you'll require an additional cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was a great buy. She loved its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for a cot. She liked the way it looked in her bedroom, and thought its gray color would be appropriate for most modern homes. However, she did point that it's not an ideal idea to rock a younger baby because it can set an unhealthy habit that can affect later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to provide an uninterrupted night's sleep. It has an adjustable side rail that can be easily lifted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of the bed. This is perfect for mothers who breastfeed! It is also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or for travel.
It's made of soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabrics that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when attached to her bed with the legs securely snapping into the bed and the zips secured to ensure baby 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 that is bedside such as the ability to be connected to your bed using a stay-in-place connection system and six levels of height The CoZee comes with an additional incline option that can be used to alleviate reflux or congestion in infants. It is also machine-washable and is a must for all the spills, vomit, and snot that come with a newborn baby!
The CoZee is a fantastic option for keeping your child close during their first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it can be transformed into an cot. Although it can't magically bring your baby to sleep or feed them, it will rock the baby and take them to school.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's most expensive models, but it comes with a lot of features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib and is suitable for infants ranging from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel with a new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to installation underneath any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of use offered by the side panel, which can be moved upwards and downwards with just one click of a button. This was an enormous help during night time feeds, as it meant they could easily reach in and take their baby away without disturbing them.
It is possible to lower the side panel by itself, but this isn't recommended as it increases the risk that your baby will fall out of the cot. The safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will only remain in place when it is properly attached to the mattress of the parent. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you breastfeed and require frequent nighttime feeds.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, including divan bases as well as beds with drawers. It has a tilting feature to help reflux babies, and the ability to rock to soothe them to sleep after eating. It is also very spacious 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 a bit heavier than other side-sleepers however, it is easily moved from one place to another. It's also small enough to fit into a travel bag when not in use, which is an advantage in the event that you have to transport it. The only negative our testers found is that the side panel didn't stretch as much as other models. This made it a bit harder to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of an ideal bedside crib that can grow 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. Ideal for feeding at night and strengthening the bond between you and your new born.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, which is different from other cribs. Its dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is breathable and hypoallergenic maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline helps to ease reflux and colic and colic, while the zip-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe your baby throughout the night.
The kit for converting cots is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us about an hour to assemble and was fairly simple to put together. The only issue with the instructions was that a few images were not captioned. This made it difficult for us to follow the instructions. Overall, the procedure was simple and the materials used were of top quality.
In co-sleeping mode we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section, since it allows them to easily reach out to their newborn for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who wish to avoid the hassle of getting in and out of a traditional cot or putting their baby down for a nap.
The motion of gliding was found to be very helpful in lulling babies into sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side can also be easily accessible to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night, which was a real benefit for our exhausted test mothers. Although it doesn't rock or have extra features, like an audio system, the Joie Roomie Slide's sleek design and functional features make it a great addition to our top bedside crib reviews.