Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is located next to your bed, so you can safely tend to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without getting out of the bed. These cribs are great to help develop independence for your child as they grow more comfortable in their own sleeping space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a crib that can be placed at the bedside, allowing parents to sleep with their infant while ensuring they are sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion is able to ease your baby back to sleep. Its innovative features let you keep an eye on them without leaving your bed.
The side panel that slides out of the crib can be raised and lowered with a simple pressing of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby at night. It has 11 height adjustments to accommodate almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet that ensure it sits exactly at the right level.
The cot is padded, has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density, foam for added protection. It can also be cleaned which means you can keep the cot clean. It includes a fitted mattress sheet that can be used for the crib.
Contrary to other cribs that are bedside like 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 when not attached to your bed, and it's full of amazing features that are created with the bonding of parents and children in mind.
It is crucial to keep in mind that this crib won't last as long once your baby turns six months. You will have to purchase a larger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent buy. She was impressed by its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was an affordable price for a cot featuring these advanced features. She also liked the way it looked in the bedroom and thought that the grey shade will work well in modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby younger because it could create an unhealthy sleep pattern that can be difficult to overcome later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside crib designed with a secure night's rest in mind. It has a drop side rail that can be easily lowered to feed your baby at night without having to disturb your little one or get them out of bed - it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and for travelling.
We love the fact that it's made of soft fabrics with mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and ease of use. It's available in charcoal and oak and has a variety of melange fabric options that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found it sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into the frame and the zips securely secured to ensure baby safety. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions, a video and a customer service number should you encounter any issues.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed, like being able 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 ease reflux or congestion in infants. It's also machine-washable, which is a essential feature for all the dribbles and vomit that comes with having a new 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 cot, changing station and toddler bed. It can also be transformed into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. While it won't be able to 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 the more expensive models, but it has a wide array of features. It's designed as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel using a new mechanism. It's also more flexible than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings and legs that retract to place under any bed.
Our testers were impressed with the simple access to the side panel that can be moved up and down by pressing one button. This was a huge help during feeding times at night, as it meant they could easily reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them.
It is possible to lower the side panel by itself, but this isn't recommended, because it increases the chance that your baby will get out of the cot. The safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will only remain in place when it is properly attached to the parent's mattress. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.
travel bedside crib is designed to be a perfect fit for any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers thanks to the telescopic legs. It also comes with an option to tilt for babies with reflux and a rocking feature to bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also extremely large and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects, despite the lengthy instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers, but it can still be easily moved from one room to another. It's also able to fold up into its travel bag, which is a great option for those who want to transport it. The only downside our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't flex as much as some of the other models, making it a little harder to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're looking for an ideal bedside crib that can develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth looking into. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that is attached to your bed, but can also transform into a chic cot when your baby is ready. It's ideal for feeding at night and growing your bond with your infant.
Contrary to other models of bedside cribs The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh side panels and the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline can help to ease reflux and colic, while the zip down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby at night.
The kit for converting cots is also well-designed with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us an hour to construct and was relatively easy to put together. The only drawback to the instructions was that some pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow the instructions. Overall, it was a straightforward process and the quality of materials employed was of a high standard.
In co-sleeping mode we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a c-section since it allows them to easily reach out to their newborn to feed and comfort them without having to leave their bed. It's also great for those who want to avoid the difficulty of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.
During our testing, we found the gliding motion of this next-to-me crib to be particularly beneficial in helping babies fall asleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side makes it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a big selling point for our tired moms who took part in our tests. Although it doesn't rock or have additional features, like a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Slide's sleek design and functionality are a welcome addition to our best bedside crib reviews.