Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) sits next to your bed, so you can safely tend to your baby during feedings at night and nappy changes without having to get out of your bed. These cribs are great for fostering independence in your child as they grow more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib travel cot crib which allows parents to sleep with their baby while ensuring they are resting safely. The smooth glide motion helps to ease your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features allow you to monitor your baby without leaving your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with just a press of a button. This makes it easy to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It also has 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit on the mattress of almost every size bed. Additionally, it comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure that it's placed at just the right height.
In terms of safety the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides to provide more airflow, and the 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.
Unlike some other best bedside cot for newborn cribs unlike other cribs for best bedside cot 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 when not attached to your bed and it's packed with features designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.
One thing to keep in mind is that although this crib is ideal for newborns, it won't last long after your little one turns six months old, and you will have to purchase a bigger cot. But, in general Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she particularly liked its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for such a cot. She liked how it looked in her bedroom, and thought its gray color would be appropriate for the majority of modern homes. She did mention that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby younger because it can cause an unhealthy sleep pattern that can be difficult to overcome later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning 4-in-1 bedside crib crib designed with a secure night's rest in mind. 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 ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and also for travel.
It's made from soft materials and has breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It's available in charcoal and oak, with a range of melange fabrics that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found it sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed with the legs firmly snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured to ensure safety for babies. It took Anna around 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions as well as a video, and a customer support number if you experience any issues.
As well as the usual features you'd expect from a bedside cot bed crib, like being able to connect to your bed using a stay-in-place connection system and six height levels The CoZee comes with an additional incline option which can be used to aid congestion or reflux in babies. It is also machine-washable essential for all the dribbles and vomit that can be found in a newborn baby!
The CoZee is a great option if you want to keep your child in the first six months of acquiring the ability to sleep independently. It can be used as a crib, changing station or toddler bed. It can even be converted into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. Although it can't magically put 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 options. It does have numerous excellent features. It's designed as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth to six months. It has a new mechanism to open and close the side panel and is easy to operate even with one hand. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, with 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.
Our testers loved the easy access the side panel provides that can be lowered and raised with just one push of a button. This was particularly useful at night, as they could reach in and pick their baby up without disturbing them up.
It is possible to lower the side panel by itself but this is not advised, because it increases the chance that your child will fall out of the cot. The safety locking system ensures that the side panel will only remain in place if it's connected correctly to the parent's mattress. This feature is fantastic for peace of mind if you are breastfeeding and need 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 features a tilting feature for babies with reflux, as well as an option to rock to ease them into sleep after a meal. It's also extremely large and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our test participants found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it does have quite a long instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's easily moved from one room to another. It's small enough to fit into a travel cot bedside crib bag when not in use, which is a bonus in the event that you have to transport it. The only issue our testers found is that the side panel did not flex as much compared to other models. This made it a bit harder to see the baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great option if you want a crib that grows with your child. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed and convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready. It's perfect for night-time feeds and growing your bond with your newborn.
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 allow for maximum airflow, keeping your baby comfortable and cool. The gentle slope can help alleviate colic and reflux. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby or comfort them at night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us around an hour to put together and was reasonably straightforward. The only drawback was the absence of written captions on a few images which made it difficult to comprehend some of the steps. However, it was a straightforward process and the quality of the materials employed was of a high standard.
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 since it allows them to comfortably reach out to their baby for feeding and comfort without having to get up from their own bed. It's great for parents who do not want to go through the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot, or getting out of it.
During our tests, we found the gliding motion of the next-to-me crib to be extremely beneficial in lulling babies back to sleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side is also easily accessed to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night and was a major benefit for our exhausted test mums. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that isn't rocking, nor does it come with extra features like an audio system.