Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, sometimes referred to as a baby bassinet, is positioned next to your bed so that you are able to safely attend to your child during feedings at night and nappy-changings, without having to leave your bed. They also help in creating confidence as your baby gets more comfortable in their own space to sleep.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep together with their baby while making sure they're safe. Its smooth gliding motion will help to calm your baby, and its innovative features let you monitor your child without leaving your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the cot can be raised and lowered with just a push of a single button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments to accommodate almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it sits exactly at the right level.
The cot is cushioned and has mesh sides to increase ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam for added protection. It's also washable to keep it clean. It also is fitted with a sheet that is suitable for the cot.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for beds, is compatible with all beds including divans. This is due to the straps and clips that attach to it. It can also 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.
It is essential to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long after your baby turns six months old. You'll need to purchase a larger crib. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She loved its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for a cot. She liked how it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought the grey color would work in the majority of modern homes. However, she pointed that it's not a great idea to rock a younger 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 crib for bed designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It has a drop-side rail that can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to disturb your little one or get up It's perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and for travelling.
twin bedside cot 's made of soft material and features mesh sides that breathe to increase 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 affixed to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into place and the zips secure to ensure safety for babies. It took Anna approximately 10 minutes to put together and did not 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 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 and vomit that come with having a newborn!
The CoZee is an excellent choice for keeping your child close during their first six months of acquiring the ability 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 converted into a crib. While it won't be able to magically put your baby to sleep or feed them, it will rock them and send them off.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of the more expensive options, but it comes with a lot of features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib and is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It has a new mechanism to open and close the side panel. It's easy to use even with one hand. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to place under any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of access provided by the side panel that can be moved up and down with one click of a button. This was especially helpful during nighttime feedings as they could reach in and pick their baby up without waking them.
The side panel can be lowered by itself however it isn't advised as it increases the risk of your baby falling out of the cot. The patented safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will only remain in place when it is properly attached to the parent's mattress. This is a wonderful feature to have in place for peace of mind, especially if you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.
Telescopic legs permit the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, including divan bases or beds with drawers. It features a tilting feature for babies with reflux, as well as the ability to rock to ease them into sleep after eating. It's also very large and has 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's a bit heavier than some of the other side-sleepers but it's still quite portable and can be moved from room to room easily. It can also be folded up into its travel bag, which is a great option when you need to transport it. The only issue our testers have found is that the side panel did not flex as much compared to other models. This made it a bit harder to observe your baby from the bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great option when you're looking for a crib that grows with your child. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed, but can also convert into a stylish cot once your baby is ready. It's perfect for night-time feeds and fostering a bond with your baby.
Unlike some other cribs for bed like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle incline helps alleviate colic and reflux. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby or soothe them at night.
The kit for converting cots is also well designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us around an hour to complete and was relatively easy to put together. The only issue was the lack of written captions on some of the pictures which made it difficult to follow some of the steps. Overall, the procedure was easy and the materials used were of high quality.
In the co-sleeping position, we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an ideal choice for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section, since it allows them to comfortably reach out to their infant for feeding and comfort without having to get up from their own bed. It's great for parents who do not want to go through the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot, or getting out of it.
During our testing, we found the gliding motion of the next-to-me crib to be especially useful in getting babies to sleep after feedings at night and midday. The drop-down side is also accessible to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night this was a huge draw for our exhausted test mothers. The Joie Roomie Glide is a sleek and functional crib that doesn't rock, nor has extra features like a sound machine.