Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, sometimes referred to as a baby bassinet is placed next to your bed to ensure you can be able to take care of your baby during night feedings and nappy-changings, without needing to leave the bed. They are also great for building independence as your child gets more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents co-sleep with their newborn whilst ensuring they're sleeping safely. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide can help soothe your baby to sleep and its ingenious features let you monitor your child without having to leave your bed.
The sliding side panel of the cot can be lifted and lowered with just a pressing of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit on the mattress of almost any size bed and it includes adjustable folding feet to ensure that it is at the right height.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and has mesh sides to provide more airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for additional protection. It is also wipeable which means you can keep the cot clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that can be used for the crib.
In contrast to other cribs for bedside use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for most 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 features that are designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.
bedside co sleeper to keep in mind is that while this crib is ideal for newborns, it won't last long once your baby turns six months old, so you will require an additional cot. Overall, Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna considered to be an affordable price for a cot featuring the most advanced features. She also liked the way it looked 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 younger because it can create an unfavourable sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to give you the best sleep possible. 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 perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It's also light and easy to move around during naps or for travel.
We love the fact that it's made from soft materials with mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and ease of use. It's available in oak and charcoal, with a range of melange fabric options that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when attached to her bed, with the legs firmly snapping into the bed and the zips secured for baby-safety. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number if you run into any issues.
The CoZee crib is equipped with all the features you would expect from a crib to your bedside, including the ability to connect it to your bed using a stay-in place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. In addition it has an inclines feature that can be used to aid babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It's also machine-washable, a must for all the dribbles and vomit that come with having a new baby!
The CoZee is an excellent choice if you want to keep your child close during their first six months of acquiring the ability to sleep independently. It can be used as a crib, changing station or toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. It won't 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 models, but it has a wide array of features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib, and is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism to open and close the side panel. It's easy to operate, even for one-handed operation. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure fit under any bed.
Our testers loved the ease of access the side panel provides, which can be flipped up and down by pressing one button. This was a huge help during feeding times at night because it meant they could easily reach in and take their baby away without disturbing them.
The side panel can be lifted by itself, too however, it's not advised as it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. The patented safety locking system ensures that the side panel will remain in place if it's connected correctly to the parent's mattress. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you breastfeed and require frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to work with any bed that includes divan bases as well as 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 extremely large and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it comes with an extensive instruction manual. It's heavier than some of the other side-sleepers, however it's very portable and can be moved from room room easily. It's small enough to be able to fit in a travel bag when not in use which is a plus when you have to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel did not flex as much compared to other models. This caused it to be a bit more difficult to see the baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great choice if you want an infant crib that will grow with your child. It's a co-sleeping crib that can be attached securely to your bed and can be converted into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your baby at night and enhancing your bond with your baby's new.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other models. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress allow for maximum airflow, keeping your baby comfortable and cool. The gentle slope can help reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby, or even comfort them at night.
The kit for conversion to cot (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to begin. It took us around an hour to assemble and was relatively simple. The only downside to the instructions was that a few images were not captioned. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the procedure was simple and the materials used were of high quality.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for women who are breastfeeding or have had an e-csection. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want the burden of putting their infant in a traditional cot or getting them out of it.
The gliding motion was found to be very helpful in lulling babies to sleep after feedings at midday or night. The drop-down side can be easily accessed to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night, which was a real benefit for our exhausted test moms. Although it doesn't rock, or have extra features such as a sound machine the Joie Roomie Glide's elegant design and practicality are a welcome addition our top bedside crib reviews.