Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) sits near your bed so you can be able to provide care to baby during night feeds and diaper changes without needing to get out of your bed. These cribs are ideal for helping to build independence in your child as they grow more comfortable in their own sleeping space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents co-sleep with their newborn whilst ensuring they're sleeping safely. The smooth glide motion helps to ease your baby back to sleep. Its innovative features let you keep an eye on them without having to leave your bed.
The sliding side panel of the crib can be raised and lowered by a simple press of a button. This makes it simple to reach inside and soothe a crying baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments that can be adjusted to fit almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet so that it is at the correct level.
The cot is padded, has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for extra protection. It can also be cleaned, so you can keep the crib clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that can be used for the crib.
Contrary to other cribs that are bedside, the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when it's not connected to your bed, and it's full of amazing features created with the bonding of parents and children in mind.
One thing to keep in mind is that although this crib is perfect for newborns, it won't last long after your baby turns six months old, and you will need to invest in larger cots. However, overall Roanna felt that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she was particularly impressed by its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for such a cot. She also liked how it looked in the bedroom, and believed that the grey shade will work well in modern homes. However, she did point out that it's not an ideal idea to rock a younger baby because it can 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 designed with a safe night's sleep in mind. It features an adjustable side rail that can be easily lifted to feed your child at night without disturbing them or getting out of the bed. This is ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It is also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or when traveling.
It's made of soft material and features breathable mesh sides to promote airflow. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabrics that blend well with most decor styles. Anna found it 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 around 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools, with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number available if you have any problems.
The CoZee crib has all the features you'd expect from a crib to your bedside, including the ability to connect it to your bed with a stay-in-place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. Additionally it has an incline feature that can be used to aid infants suffering from reflux or congestion. It can also be washed by a machine - a must for all the spills and snot that come with a newborn baby!
If you're looking to keep your baby close during the first six months as 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 pack, it can transform into a cot. While it won't magically bring your baby to sleep or feed them, it will rock them and send them off.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's most expensive options, but it comes with a lot of features. It's designed to function 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 thanks to a brand new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to installation underneath any bed.
Our testers loved the ease of access provided by the side panel that can be moved up and downwards with just one push of a switch. bedside cot wooden was particularly useful at night, as they could reach in and pick up their baby without disturbing them up.
It is possible to lower the side panel itself, but this isn't advised, because it increases the chance that your child could be thrown out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism ensures that it can only remain in place when it is attached to the bed properly. This feature can be very beneficial for peace of mind if you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to work with any bed that is divan-based as well as beds with drawers thanks to the legs that can be telescopic. It features a tilting feature for reflux babies, and an option to rock to calm them after eating. It's also extremely spacious 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 some of the other side-sleepers, however it's fairly mobile and can be moved from room to room easily. It can also be folded into a bag for travel which is ideal for those who want to transport it. The only issue our testers found is that the side panel did not move as much as other models. This made it a little harder to observe your baby from the bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great option for a crib that can grow with your child. It's a crib for co-sleeping that attaches securely to your bed and can be converted into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your baby at night and enhancing the bond you have with your newborn.
Contrary to other cribs for bed, the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow and keep your baby comfortable and cool. The gentle incline helps ease reflux and colic. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby or comfort them at night.
The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you require to begin. It took us around an hour to put together and was fairly simple to put together. The only issue with the instructions was that a few pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult to follow. However, it was a straightforward procedure and the quality of materials used was high.
In co-sleeping mode we found the Shnuggle Air to be an ideal choice for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section, as it allows them to easily reach out to their infant to feed and comfort them without having to get up from their own bed. It's a great option for parents who do not want to go through the stress of putting their child in a traditional cot or even getting them out of it.
The motion of gliding was found to be extremely helpful in lulling babies into sleep after feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side is also easily accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night and was a major benefit for our exhausted test mums. While it doesn't rock or have extra features, like an audio system the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition our best bedside crib reviews.