Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is placed near your bed so you can be able to provide care to baby during night feeds and nappy changes without having to get out of bed. They also help in developing independence as your little one becomes more confident in their own space to sleep.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep together with their baby while making sure they're safe. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide can help ease your baby's sleep and its ingenious features allow you to monitor your baby without leaving the your bed.
The cot's side panel sliding can be raised and lowered with the touch of the button, making it a breeze to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that let it fit the mattress of almost any size bed. It also has adjustable folding feet to ensure it's placed at just the right height.
In terms of safety, the cot is padded and has mesh sides for increased ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam for extra protection. It's also washable so that you can keep it clean. Additionally, it is fitted with a sheet that is suitable for use with the cot.
In contrast to other cribs for bedside use like the Roomie Glide is suitable for the majority of beds, including divans, thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can be used as a stand-alone crib even when it's not connected to the bed. It has many incredible features that were that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
It is important to remember that this crib won't last as long once your baby turns six months old. You will have to purchase a larger cot. Overall, Roanna felt that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she was particularly impressed by its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for a cot. She liked how it was positioned in her bedroom, and thought its gray color would be appropriate for most modern homes. She did mention that it's not an ideal idea to rock a baby in the early years because it can create an unfavourable sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning crib for bed designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It features an adjustable side rail that can be easily adjusted to feed your child in the evening without disturbing them or causing them to get out of the bed. This is ideal for breastfeeding mothers! bedside crib and cot 's also light and easy to move around during naps or when traveling.
We love that it's constructed of soft materials that have mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and ease of use. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabrics that work well with a variety of decor styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure when attached to her bed with the legs securely clicking into the frame and the zips securely secured to ensure baby safety. It took her around 10 minutes to put together and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number available if you run into any problems.
The CoZee crib has all the features you'd expect from a crib to your bedside, including the ability to attach it to your existing bed using a stay-in place connection system. It also comes with six height settings. Additionally it has an inclines feature that can be used to help infants suffering from reflux or congestion. It's also machine washable, a necessity for all the dribbles and vomit that come with having a new baby!
If you're looking to keep your baby close to you during the first six months when they're beginning to learn to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a fantastic option as it can also be used as a stand-alone cot, changing table or toddler bed. It can also be transformed into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. Although it can't magically bring your baby to sleep or feed them, it can rock the baby and take them to school.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive alternatives. However, it has numerous amazing features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or a standalone crib and is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel with the new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings and retractable legs for a secure fit underneath any bed.
Our testers were impressed by the ease of use offered by the side panel, which can be moved upwards and down with one click of a button. This was especially helpful during nighttime feedings as they could reach inside and pick up their baby without waking them up.
The side panel can be lowered by itself however it isn't advised as it increases the risk of your child falling out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism guarantees that it can only stay down when attached to the bed properly. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you're breastfeeding and require frequent nighttime feeds.
Telescopic legs permit the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases and beds with drawers. It also comes with an option to tilt for babies with reflux and a rocking feature to soothe them back to sleep after feeding. It's also very large and has great ventilation due to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers despite the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's easily moved from one area to another. It's small enough to be able to fit in a travel bag when not in use which is a plus if you need to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't move as much as some of the other models, making it difficult to see your baby from your own 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 considering. It's a crib for co-sleeping that is securely attached to your bed and can be transformed into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. Ideal for feeding at night and enhancing your bond with your new born.
Unlike some other models of bedside cribs like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh side panels and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline option helps to ease colic and reflux and colic, while the zip-down side allows you to feed or soothe your baby at night.
The cot conversion kit is also well designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us about an hour to put together and was fairly simple to put together. The only drawback was the absence of written captions on a few of the images which made it difficult to understand certain steps. Overall, the procedure was simple and the materials used were of high quality.
In the co-sleeping position, we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent option for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section since it allows them to easily reach out to their infant for comfort and feeding without having to get up from their own bed. It's also great for those who prefer not to go through the hassle of getting in and out of a traditional cot or putting their baby down for a nap.
The gliding motion was found to be very beneficial in lulling babies to sleep after feedings at midday or night. 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. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock or have extra features such as the sound machine.