Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also known as a baby bassinet is placed next to your bed so that you can safely look after your baby during night feedings and diaper-changing without having to leave your bed. These cribs are great for fostering independence for your child as they get more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep with their infant while making sure that they're asleep safely. The smooth glide motion helps to lull your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features ensure that you can keep an eye on them without having to leave your own bed.
The cot's sliding side panel lifts and lowers with the press of the button, making it simple to reach in and soothe a baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that let it fit on the mattress of almost any size bed and it comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure that it is at the right level.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and fitted with mesh sides for increased ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density foam for extra protection. It's also able to be cleaned so you can keep it clean, and it comes with a fitted sheet that's suitable for use with the cot.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with most beds including divans. This is because of the clips and straps that connect it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when not attached to your bed and it's full of amazing features designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.
One thing to bear in mind is that even though this crib is great for infants, it will not last long once your baby turns six months old, so you'll need to invest in larger cots. However, overall Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she especially liked its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for such a cot. She also liked how it appeared in the bedroom and thought that the grey color would suit most modern homes. However, she did point out that it's not a great idea to rock a smaller baby as it could set an unhealthy habit that can affect later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to ensure a good night's rest. It has a drop-side rail that can be easily lowered to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or forcing them out of bed. This is perfect for mothers who breastfeed! It's also lightweight, which makes it easy to move around the house during naps and when traveling.
It's made of soft material and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It is available in charcoal or oak with a range of melange fabrics that blend with most decor styles. Anna found it to be solid and secure when it was attached to her bed, with the legs firmly snapping into the bed and the zips secured to ensure safety for babies. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number in case you encounter any issues.
bedside cot 6 months plus is equipped with all the features you would expect from a crib to your bedside, including the ability to connect it to your bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. In addition it has an incline feature that can be used to help babies suffering from reflux or congestion. It is also machine-washable and is a must for all the spills and snot that can be found in a newborn baby!
If you're looking 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 because it can be used as a standalone cot, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension kit, it can transform into an crib. While it won't be able to 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 more expensive models, but it has a wide array of features. It's designed to function as a side sleeper or standalone crib and is suitable from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism to open and close the side panel. It's simple to use, even for one-handed operation. It is also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height settings and retractable legs for a secure installation underneath any bed.
Our testers were impressed by the ease of access offered by the side panel that can be moved up and downwards with just a single push of a button. This was a huge help during night time feeds because it meant they could easily reach inside and pick up their baby without disturbing them up.
It is possible to lower the side panel it's own, however this is not recommended because it increases the chance that your baby will be thrown out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism means that it can only remain in place when it is attached to the parent's bed correctly. This feature is fantastic to have peace of mind when you are breastfeeding and need frequent feedings at night.
Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases and beds with drawers. It also comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux and a rocking mode to bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also extremely spacious and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects, even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's heavier than other side-sleepers, however it's very mobile and can be moved from room to room easily. It's also foldable into a travel bag which is ideal when you need to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't stretch as much as other models. This made it a bit harder to observe your baby from the bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're looking for a crib for your bed that will grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that is attached to your bed but also convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding your baby at night and fostering a bond with your baby.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other cribs. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope helps ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby, or even comfort them during the night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us around an hour to assemble, and was reasonably straightforward. The only issue with the instructions was that some pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow the instructions. However, overall it was a straightforward process and the quality of materials employed was of a high standard.
In the co-sleeping position, we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a C-section since it allows them to comfortably reach out to their infant to feed and comfort them without having to climb out of their bed. It's ideal for parents who don't want the burden of putting their infant in a traditional cot, or getting out of it.
The motion of gliding was found to be extremely helpful in lulling babies into sleep after feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side can be accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night this was a huge selling point for our exhausted test mothers. The Joie Roomie Glide is a modern and stylish crib that isn't rocking, nor does it come with extra features like the sound machine.