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 needing to leave the bed. They are also ideal for developing independence as your little one becomes more confident in their own sleep space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents co-sleep with their newborn whilst making sure they're safe. Its smooth glide will help to soothe your baby to sleep and its ingenious features let you monitor your child without leaving your bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel lifts and lowers with the press of the button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying infant in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit on the mattress of almost any size bed and it has adjustable folding feet to ensure that it's placed at just the right height.
The cot is cushioned and has mesh sides that allow for more ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam for extra protection. It's also washable and you can keep the crib clean. It includes a fitted mattress sheet that can be used for the crib.
Unlike some other bedside cribs, the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not attached to the bed. It comes with a variety of incredible features that were designed with parent and baby bonding in mind.
It is essential to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long once your baby turns six months old. You will have to purchase a larger cot. However, overall Roanna felt that the Joie Roomie Glide was a really good buy and she particularly liked its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for an item. She was pleased with the way it looked in her bedroom, and thought the grey color would work in most modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby in the early years because it can cause a bad sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning crib for bed designed with a safe night's sleep in mind. It has a drop-side rail that is able to be easily adjusted to feed your child at night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of bed. This is perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or for travel.
We love the fact that it's made of soft materials that have mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It comes in charcoal or oak and a variety of melange fabrics that blend with a variety of styles. Anna discovered that it was sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. bedside cosleeper snapped into place and the zippers were secure for security. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video or customer support contact number should you encounter any issues.
The CoZee crib comes with all the features you'd expect from a crib to 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 inclines feature that can be used to assist babies with congestion or reflux. It's also machine-washable, which is a essential feature with all the dribble and vomit that comes with having a newborn!
The CoZee is a great option to keep your child close during their first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a crib, changing station or toddler bed. It can also be transformed into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. 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 the more expensive alternatives. It does have numerous great features. It can be used 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 thanks to the new mechanism. 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 easy access the side panel provides that can be flipped up and down with just one push of one button. This was particularly useful in the evening when feeding time was over, since they could reach inside and pick their baby up without disturbing them.
It is possible to lower the side panel by it's own, however this is not advised, as it increases the risk that your child could be thrown out of the cot. However, the safety locking mechanism means that it can only remain in place when it is attached to the bed of the parent correctly. bedside co sleeper is an excellent feature to have for peace of mind, particularly in the case of breastfeeding and frequent nighttime feedings.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed that is divan-based as well as beds with drawers thanks to the legs that telescopic. It comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux, as well as an option to rock to calm them after a feeding. It's also incredibly spacious and provides great ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it does come with lengthy instructions. It's heavier than some of the other side-sleepers, but it's very mobile and can be moved from room room easily. It's small enough to fit into its travel bag when not in use which is an advantage if you need to transport it. The only issue our testers have found is that the side panel did not move as much as other models. This made it a bit harder to see the baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of a crib for your bed that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. It's a crib for co-sleeping that is securely attached to your bed and can be turned into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and strengthening the bond you have with your newborn.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, which is different from other models. The dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope can help ease reflux and colic. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby or comfort them at night.
The kit for converting cots is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us around an hour to put together and was fairly simple to put together. The only drawback to the instructions was that certain pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult to follow the instructions. Overall, it was a straightforward process and the quality of the materials employed was of a high standard.
The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had an e-csection. It allows them to reach out and touch their baby to comfort them and feeding without leaving their bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want to deal with the hassle of putting their baby in a traditional cot, or even getting them out of it.
During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of the next-to-me crib to be especially useful in lulling babies back to sleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a major selling point for our tired moms who took part in our tests. The Joie Roomie Glide is a sleek and functional crib that doesn't rock or have extra features such as an audio system.