Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is located close to your bed so you can safely tend to baby during night feeds and changing nappy without needing to get out of the bed. These cribs are great to help develop independence for your child as they grow 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 stay with their infant while ensuring that they are safe to sleep. The smooth glide motion helps to ease your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features let you monitor your baby without leaving your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the cot can be lifted and lowered with just a pressing of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments to fit nearly any mattress size, and adjustable folding feet to ensure that it is at the correct level.
The cot is padded, has mesh sides to increase ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also able to be cleaned to keep it clean. Additionally, it comes with a fitted sheet that is suitable for the cot.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other bedside cribs is compatible with all beds including divans. This is because of the clips and straps that connect it. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib if it is not attached to your bed and it's packed with amazing features created with the bonding of parents and children 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, so you'll require a bigger cot. However, overall Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she particularly liked its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was a reasonable price for a cot featuring such advanced features. She also liked how it was positioned in the bedroom and believed that the grey color would suit most modern homes. However, she pointed out that it isn't a great idea to rock a younger baby as it could set the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside crib that was designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It has an adjustable side rail that can be easily adjusted to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or causing them to get out of the bed. This is ideal for mothers who breastfeed! It is also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or for travel.
It's made of soft materials and has mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It's available in oak and charcoal, with a range of melange fabrics that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into the bed and the zips secured to ensure safety for babies. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble it and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video or support number available if you run into any problems.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed that include the ability to connect to your bed using a stay-in-place connector system and six height levels The CoZee also comes with an additional incline option which can be used to help aid congestion or reflux in babies. It's also machine-washable, which is a essential feature for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that come with having a newborn!
If you want to keep your baby close during the first six months when they're learning to sleep independently The CoZee is a great option because it can be used as a separate cot, changing table or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension kit, it can be transformed into an actual crib. While it won't magically bring your baby to sleep or feed them, it can rock them and send them off.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive alternatives. However, it has numerous excellent features. It's designed as a side sleeper or standalone crib and is suitable for babies up to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel thanks to a new mechanism. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels and feet that retract to fit under any bed.
Our testers loved the ease of access provided by the side panel, which can be moved upwards and downwards with just one push of a button. This was a huge help during feeding times at night, as it meant they could reach into and take their baby away without waking them up.
It is possible to lower the side panel by itself, but this isn't recommended since it increases the likelihood that your child could get out of the cot. However, the safety locking mechanism ensures that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the bed of the parent correctly. This is a great feature to have for peace of mind, especially if you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be a perfect fit for any bed that is divan-based as well as beds with drawers thanks to the legs that telescopic. Recommended Reading has a tilting feature for babies with reflux, as well as a rocking function to help ease them into sleep after a feeding. It's also very large and has 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 a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, however, it is easily moved from one place to another. It's also foldable up into its travel bag which is a great option if you want to transport it. The only drawback our testers noticed was that the side panel did not flex like some of the other models, which made it difficult to see your baby from your own bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of a crib for your bed that will grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that can be attached securely 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 for strengthening your bond with your baby.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, not like other cribs. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress allow for maximum airflow, keeping your baby comfortable and cool. A gentle incline option helps to reduce colic and reflux, while the zip down side makes it easy to feed or soothe your baby during the night.
The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you need to start. It took us about an hour to construct and was relatively easy to put together. The only downside to the instructions was that a few pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of high 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 newborn for feeding and comfort without having to climb out of their bed. It's also great for those who wish to avoid the hassle of getting in and out of a traditional cot, or putting their baby down for a nap.
travel bedside crib of gliding was found to be very helpful in lulling babies into sleep after feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout 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 does it come with extra features like a sound machine.