Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also 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 diaper-changing without having to leave your bed. They are also ideal for developing confidence as your baby becomes more confident in their own space to sleep.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to sleep with their infant while ensuring they're sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion is able to lull your baby back to sleep. Its innovative features allow you to monitor them without having to leave your bed.
The sliding side panel of the crib can be raised and lowered with a simple pressing of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to accommodate the mattress of nearly any size bed and it has adjustable folding feet to make sure that it sits at just the right level.
In terms of safety, the cot is padded and has mesh sides for better ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also washable to keep it clean. Additionally, it is fitted with a sheet that is suitable for use with the cot.
In contrast to other cribs for bedside use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for the majority of beds, including divans due to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib if it is not attached to your bed, and it's packed with features that were specifically designed with the bonding between parents and babies in mind.
It is important to remember that this crib will not last as long once your baby turns six months. You will need to buy a bigger cot. But, in general Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a really good buy and she particularly liked its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for such an item. She liked how it looked in her bedroom and believed its grey color would fit most modern homes. However, bedside cot mattress did point out that it isn't an ideal 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 bedside crib is designed to give you a good night's rest. It has a drop-side rail which can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to wake your child or get out of bed It's perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or when traveling.
We love that it's constructed of soft materials that have mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It's available in charcoal and oak and comes with a variety of melange fabric options that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. The legs clicked into place and the zippers were secured for security. It took Anna around 10 minutes to put it together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number in case you experience any issues.
The CoZee crib is equipped with all the features you'd expect from a crib to your bed, including the ability to attach it to your bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. In addition it has an inclined feature that can be used to help infants suffering from reflux or congestion. It's also machine washable, a must with all the dribble and vomit that comes with having a new baby!
The CoZee is an excellent choice to keep your child close during the first six months of learning to fall asleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it can transform into an actual crib. While it isn't able to feed your baby, or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them and send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco’s more expensive options. However, it has numerous excellent features. It's designed as a side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth up to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel with a new mechanism. It's also more flexible than its predecessor with 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.
Our testers were impressed with the simple access to the side panel, which can be moved up and down at the touch of the button. wooden bedside cot was a huge benefit in feedings at night as it meant that they could easily reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them.
The side panel can be lowered by itself, too, but it's not recommended as this increases the risk of your baby falling out of the cot. The safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will only remain in place when it is properly attached to the mattress of the parent. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace mind, especially in the case of breastfeeding and frequent feedings at night.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases and beds with drawers. It also comes with tilting functions for reflux babies and a rocking mode to soothe them back to sleep after eating. It's also extremely large and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, though it does have quite lengthy instructions. It's heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's very mobile and can be moved from room room with ease. It's also foldable into a travel bag which is ideal for those who want to transport it. The only issue our testers noticed was that the side panel didn't move as much as the other models, making it a little harder to observe your child from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of an ideal bedside crib that can grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. It's a sleeper crib that attaches securely to your bed and can be transformed into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and strengthening the bond between you and your new born.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, not like other models. The dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope can help ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby or soothe them during the night.
The cot conversion kit is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us around an hour to assemble and was relatively simple. The only downside was the absence of written captions on a few images, which made it difficult to understand certain steps. However, it was a straightforward procedure and the quality of the materials employed was of a high standard.
In the co-sleeping position, we found the Shnuggle Air to be an ideal choice for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section because it lets them comfortably reach out to their infant for feeding and comfort without having to get up from their own bed. It's also great for parents who wish to avoid the difficulty of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or placing their child down to sleep.
During our testing we noticed the smooth motion of the next-to-me crib to be especially beneficial in getting babies to sleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side can be accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night, which was a real selling point for our exhausted test moms. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock, nor has extra features like the sound machine.