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Bedside Cot Reviews
A best bedside cot for newborn crib (also known as a bassinet) sits close to your bed so you can safely tend to baby during night feeds and nappy changes without getting out of bed. They are also great for creating confidence as your baby gets more comfortable in their own sleep space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside cots uk crib which allows parents to stay with their newborn while ensuring that they are safe to sleep. Its smooth gliding motion can help soothe your baby to sleep and its ingenious features allow you to keep an eye on your child without leaving bed.
The sliding side panel of the cot can be raised and lowered with a simple pressing of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet so that it is at the right level.
The cot is cushioned and has mesh sides that allow for more ventilation, and its mattress is made of high-density, foam to provide extra protection. It is also wipeable, so you can keep the cot clean. It comes with a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.
Unlike some other bedside cribs like the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans, thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a standalone crib even when it's not attached to the bed. It has many amazing features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
It is important to remember that this crib won't last as long as when your baby turns six months old. You'll need to buy a bigger crib. But, in general Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for such a cot. She was pleased with the way it was positioned in her bedroom and believed its grey color would fit the majority of modern homes. However, she did point out that it's not a great idea to rock a young baby as it could set a bad habit for later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to give you an uninterrupted night's sleep. It features a drop side rail that is easily removed for feedings at night without having to wake your child or get out of bed - it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and for travelling.
It's made from soft materials and features mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It's available in oak and charcoal and comes with a variety of melange fabrics that are compatible with all 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 baby safety. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble it and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support contact number should you run into any issues.
As well as the usual features you'd expect from a crib that is bedside travel cot that include the ability to be connected to your bed using a stay-in place connection system and six height levels, the CoZee has an additional incline option which can be used to help aid congestion or reflux in babies. It is also machine-washable - a must for all the spills and snot that accompany a new baby!
The CoZee is a great option if you want to keep your child in the first six months of learning to fall asleep independently. It can be used as a cot, changing station and toddler bed. It can also be transformed into a sofa bed by 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 Chicco's most expensive models, but it is packed with lots of features. It's designed to be used as a side sleeper or a standalone crib and is suitable from birth up to six months. It features a brand new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel and is simple to use, even for one-handed operation. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to fit under any bed.
Our testers appreciated 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 in and pick their baby up without disturbing them up.
It is possible to lower the side panel it's own, however this is not advised, because it increases the chance that your baby will get out of the cot. The patented safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will remain in place when it is properly attached to the mattress of the parent. This is a wonderful feature to have for peace of mind, particularly in the case of breastfeeding and frequent night feeds.
Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, including divan bases as well as beds with drawers. It also comes with tilting functions for babies with reflux and a rocking mode to help them sleep after feeding. It's also extremely spacious and provides excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers, despite the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it's still quite portable and can be moved from room room easily. It's also able to fold into a bag for travel cot bedside which is a great option if you want to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't flex as much as some of the other models, making it slightly harder to observe your child from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great choice for an infant crib that will grow with your child. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed, but can also transform into a chic cot when your baby is ready. It's perfect for night-time feeds and fostering a bond with your infant.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, which is different from other cribs. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress maximize airflow and keep your baby comfortable and cool. A gentle incline helps to reduce colic and reflux, while the zip down side allows you to feed or comfort your baby at night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well-designed with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us about an hour to put together and was relatively easy to put together. The only issue with the instructions was that some pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow the instructions. Overall, the procedure was easy and the materials used were of high quality.
The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for mothers who are nursing or have had C-sections. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby for comfort and feeding without having to leave 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 child down for a nap.
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 easily accessible to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night, which was a real selling point for our exhausted test mothers. The Joie Roomie Glide is a sleek and functional crib that doesn't rock nor does it come with extra features like an audio system.