Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib with changing table crib (also called a bassinet) is placed near your bed to allow you to be able to tend to baby during night feeds and nappy changes without getting out of bed. These cribs are fantastic for fostering independence in your child as they become more comfortable in their own space to sleep.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to rest with their newborn while ensuring that they are sleeping safely. Its smooth glide will help to calm your baby and its ingenious features let you keep an eye on your baby without leaving the your bed.
The cot's side panel sliding raises and lowers at the touch of a button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that allow it to accommodate the mattress of nearly any size bed. It also comes with adjustable feet that fold down to make sure that it's placed at just the right height.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and has mesh sides to provide more ventilation, while its mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also washable so that you can keep it clean, and it comes with a fitted sheet that is suitable for use with the cot.
Unlike some other bedside crib with changing table 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 is packed with wonderful features designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind.
One thing to keep in mind is that while this crib is perfect for babies, it won't last long once your baby turns six months old, so you'll need to invest in larger cots. But, in general Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a really good buy and she especially liked its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for a cot. She also liked how it appeared in the bedroom, and believed that the grey shade would suit most modern homes. She did mention 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 bedside travel crib Crib (Nilsson-Mckenzie.Blogbright.Net) designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It features an adjustable 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 light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and when traveling.
We love the fact that it's made of soft materials that have mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and ease of use. It is available in charcoal or oak and a range of melange fabrics that can be incorporated with all styles of decor. Anna found it sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed with the legs securely snapping into the bed and the zips secured for baby-safety. It took Anna approximately 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer service number should you encounter any issues.
As well as the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed such as the ability to connect to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connection system and six height levels The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option which can be used to help alleviate reflux or congestion in infants. It can also be washed in the machine and is a must for all the spills, vomit, and snot that can be found in a newborn baby!
The CoZee is an excellent choice for keeping your child close during their first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it could be transformed into a cot. While it won't magically make your baby 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 alternatives. However, it has numerous great features. It's designed as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable for babies up to six months. It comes with a new mechanism to open and close the side panel and is easy to use even with one hand. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, with 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to place under any bed.
Our testers were impressed by the ease of use offered by the side panel which can be moved upwards and down with a single push of a button. This was especially helpful at night, as they could reach in and pick their baby up without waking them.
It is possible to lower the side panel by itself, but this isn't advised, because it increases the chance that your baby will be thrown out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it will only stay down when attached to the bed properly. This is an excellent feature to have in place for peace of mind, particularly when you're breastfeeding and need frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed that includes divan bases as well as beds with drawers, thanks to the legs that can be telescopic. It also has a tilting function to help babies who are refluxy and a rocking feature to bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also very spacious and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it comes with lengthy instructions. It's heavier than some of the other side-sleepers, but it's fairly mobile and can be moved from room to room easily. It's small enough to be able to fit in a travel bag when not in use, which is a plus in the event that you have to transport it. The only negative our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't flex as much compared to other models. This made it a little harder to observe your baby from the bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside cot used crib is a great option if you want an infant crib that will grow with your child. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely to your bed and convert into a stylish cot when your baby is ready. It's ideal for feeding at night and growing your bond with your baby.
In contrast to other cribs for bed, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope helps reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby or comfort them during the night.
The cot for bedside conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to get started. It took us about an hour to complete and was surprisingly simple. The only drawback to the instructions was that some images were not captioned. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the procedure was easy and the materials used were of top quality.
In the co-sleeping position, we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section, because it lets them comfortably reach out to their infant for comfort and feeding without having to climb out of their bed. It's also great for those who wish to avoid the difficulty of getting into and out of a traditional cot or putting their baby down to sleep.
During our tests we observed the gliding motion of this next-to-me crib to be extremely useful in helping babies fall asleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a huge 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 a sound machine.