Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) sits next to your bed, to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without needing to get out of your bed. They are also ideal for building independence as your little one grows more comfortable in their own sleep space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the bedside, allowing parents to rest with their newborn while ensuring that they are safe to sleep. Its smooth gliding motion helps to soothe your baby to sleep, and its ingenuous features allow you to monitor your baby without leaving your bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel can be raised and lowered with the touch of the button, making it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. bedside travel cot has 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet so that it's at the right level.
In terms of safety, the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides for increased ventilation, while its mattress is made of high-density foam for additional protection. It is also wipeable and you can keep the cot clean. It is fitted with a bed sheet that is suitable for a crib.
Unlike some other bedside cribs unlike other cribs for bedside use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans due to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a standalone crib if it is not attached to your bed and it's packed with features designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that while this crib is great for infants, it will not last long after your baby turns six months old, so you will need to invest in a bigger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent purchase. She loved its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for such an item. She was pleased with the way it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought its gray color would be appropriate for most modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby when it's younger as it can create a bad sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to ensure a good night's rest. It has a drop-side rail that can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to disturb your baby or get up It's perfect for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and also for travel.
We love the fact that it's made from soft materials with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabric options that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found it to be solid and secure when it was attached to her bed with the legs firmly snapping into place and the zips secure to ensure baby safety. It took her about 10 minutes to assemble it and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video or support number if you encounter any issues.
In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a bedside 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 that can be used to help alleviate reflux or congestion in babies. It's also machine-washable, a must for all the dribbles, vomit and snot that come with having a newborn!
The CoZee is an excellent choice if you want to keep your child in the first six months of learning 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. It will not feed your baby or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them until they go off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive alternatives. However, it has a lot of excellent features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib that is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It comes with a new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel. It's easy to operate, even for one-handed operation. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor with 11 different height levels and feet that retract to installation under any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of use offered by the side panel that can be moved up and downwards with just one click of a switch. This was especially helpful during nighttime feedings as they could reach in and pick their baby up without disturbing them up.
It is possible to lower the side panel itself, but this isn't recommended, as it increases the risk that your child will be thrown out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it can only stay down when attached to the bed properly. This is a great feature to have for peace of mind, especially when you're breastfeeding and need 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 has a tilting feature to help reflux babies, and a rocking function to help calm them after eating. It's also extremely spacious and has excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it does come with lengthy instructions. It's a bit heavier than some of the other side-sleepers, however it's quite portable and can be moved from room to room easily. It's also able to fold into a bag for travel which is ideal if you want to transport it. The only issue our testers have found is that the side panel didn't move as much as other models. This made it a little harder to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of an ideal bedside crib that can expand with your child then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It's a sleeper crib that is securely attached to your bed and can be converted into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and strengthening the bond between you and your new born.
Contrary to other models of bedside crib The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The dual-view mesh side panels and hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress allow for maximum airflow, keeping your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle incline helps ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side allows 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 need. It took us an hour to complete and was fairly straightforward. The only issue was the lack of captions in writing on some of the pictures which made it difficult to understand some of the steps. However, it was an easy process and the quality of materials used was excellent.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for mothers who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby to comfort them and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for mothers who want to avoid the stress of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or putting their baby down for a nap.
During our tests, we found the gliding motion of the next-to-me crib to be particularly beneficial in lulling babies back to sleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a major selling point for our tired test mums. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock, nor does it come with extra features like an audio system.