Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) sits close to your bed to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without needing to get out of the bed. They are also ideal for developing independence as your little one grows 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 stay with their baby while ensuring that they are resting safely. Its smooth glide will help ease your baby's sleep, and its innovative features allow you to keep an eye on your child without leaving bed.
bedside cot 6 months plus that slides out of the cot can be lifted and lowered by a simple push of a single button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that let it fit the mattress of almost every size bed. Additionally, it comes with adjustable feet that fold down to make sure that it sits at just the right level.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and comes with mesh sides for better ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also washable to keep it clean. Additionally, it comes with a fitted sheet that is suitable for the cot.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is because of the clips and straps which connect to it. It can be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not connected to the bed. It has many wonderful features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
One thing to bear in mind is that although this crib is perfect for newborns, it won't last long after your baby turns six months old, and you will have to purchase a bigger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent buy. She was impressed by its sleek 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 these advanced features. She also liked the way it looked in the bedroom and believed that the grey color would suit most modern homes. She did mention that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby when it's younger as it could create an unfavourable sleep pattern for later.
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 comes with a drop-side rail that is able to be easily adjusted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or forcing them out of the bed. This is perfect for mothers who breastfeed! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or when traveling.
It's made of soft materials and has mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. It comes in oak or charcoal with various melange fabrics that can be incorporated with all styles of decor. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed with the legs firmly snapping into the bed and the zips secured to ensure 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 contact number should you have any problems.
The CoZee crib has all the features you'd expect from 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. Additionally, there is an incline feature that can be used to aid babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It's also machine-washable, a must for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that come with having a new baby!
If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months of their life when they're beginning to learn to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a great choice as it can also be used as a stand-alone cot, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it could be transformed into an crib. 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 can be used as either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib and is suitable for infants ranging from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism to open and close the side panel, and is easy to operate, even for one-handed operation. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height settings and legs that retract to installation underneath any bed.
Our testers loved the ease of access offered by the side panel, that can be moved up and downwards with just a single push of a switch. This was particularly helpful at night, as they could reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them.
It is possible to lower the side panel it's own, however this is not recommended, because it increases the chance that your child could be thrown out of the cot. However, the safety locking mechanism ensures that it can only stay down when attached to the bed of the parent correctly. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace of mind, particularly in the case of breastfeeding and frequent nighttime feedings.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases and beds with drawers. It also comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux and a rocking feature to bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also extremely spacious and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it does come with a long instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it's still very mobile and can be moved from room to room easily. It's small enough to be able to fit into a travel bag when not in use, which is a plus in the event that you have to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't flex as much as the other models, making it difficult to observe your child from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of a bedside crib that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that is attached to your bed but also convert into a stylish cot once your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding your baby at night and fostering a bond with your newborn.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, which is different from other models. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as airflow mattress that is breathable and hypoallergenic maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline can help to ease colic and reflux while the zip down side makes it easy to feed or soothe your baby at night.
The cot conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you require to get started. It took us around an hour to assemble, and was reasonably straightforward. The only downside to the instructions was that some images did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was easy 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 lets them reach out and touch their baby for comfort and feeding without leaving their bed. It's also great for mothers who prefer not to go through the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.
In our tests we noticed the smooth motion of this next-to-me crib to be extremely helpful when it comes to helping babies fall asleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down side is also easily accessed to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night this was a huge draw for our exhausted test mothers. Although it doesn't rock or come with extra features like a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition to our top crib reviews for bed.