Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also called a bassinet) is located close to your bed to allow you to be able to tend to your baby during feedings at night and changing nappy without having to get out of your bed. twin bedside cot are also ideal for creating independence as your child grows more comfortable in their own sleep space.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is a bedside crib which allows parents to sleep with their baby while ensuring they are safe to sleep. Its smooth gliding motion will help calm your baby and its unique features let you monitor your child without having to leave bed.
The cot's sliding side panel raises and lowers at the press of the button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that allow it to accommodate the mattress of nearly any size bed and it has adjustable folding feet to make sure that it is at the right level.
The cot is cushioned, has mesh sides to increase ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam for added protection. It can also be cleaned and you can keep the crib clean. It is fitted with a bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.
Unlike some other bedside cribs, the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans due to its straps and clip attachment. 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 that were designed with parent-baby bonding in mind.
It is essential to keep in mind that this crib will not last as long after your baby turns six months old. You will need to buy a bigger crib. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide was a really good buy and she particularly liked its sleek design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was an affordable price for a cot with the most innovative features. She also liked how it was positioned in the bedroom and believed that the grey shade will work well in modern homes. She did mention that it's not a good idea to rock a baby younger because it can create an unfavourable sleep pattern for 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 features a drop-side rail that can be easily lowered to feed your child in the evening without disturbing them or causing them to get out of bed. bedside cot for twins is great for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, which makes 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 breathable mesh sides that promote airflow and comfort. It's available in oak and charcoal and comes with a variety of melange fabrics that blend well with most decor styles. Anna discovered that it was sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. The legs clicked into place and the zippers were secured to ensure safety. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer service number should you experience any issues.
The CoZee crib has all the features you'd think of in a crib for your bed, including the ability to connect it to your existing bed using 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 babies with congestion or reflux. It is also machine-washable - a must for all the dribbles and vomit that come with a newborn baby!
The CoZee is a fantastic option if you want to keep your child close during the first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a cot, changing station and toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. Although it can't 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 Chicco's more expensive options, however it comes with a lot of features. It's designed to be used as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib, and is suitable from birth up to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel thanks to a brand new mechanism. It is also more adjustable than the predecessor, with 11 different height settings and retractable legs for a secure installation underneath any bed.
Our testers loved the ease of access to the side panel that can be moved up and down at the touch of a button. This was especially helpful in the evening when feeding time was over, since they could reach inside and pick their baby up without waking them.
It is possible to lower the side panel by it's own, however this is not recommended since it increases the likelihood that your baby will be thrown out of the cot. But, the patented safety locking mechanism means that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the bed of the parent correctly. This feature is fantastic to have peace of mind when you breastfeed and require frequent feedings at night.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases as well as beds with drawers. It comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux, as well as an option to rock to soothe them to sleep after eating. It's also very large and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it comes with lengthy instructions. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers however, it is easily moved from one place to another. It's small enough to fit in a travel bag when not in use which is a plus if you need to transport it. The only negative our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't stretch as much as other models. This made it a bit harder to observe your baby from the bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is an excellent choice for a crib that grows with your child. It is designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed but also transform into a stylish cot once your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding your baby at night and for strengthening your bond with your infant.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, which is different from other cribs. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress maximise airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline can help to ease colic and reflux and colic, while the zip-down side allows you to feed or comfort your baby at night.
The kit for converting cots is also well-designed with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us around an hour to assemble, and was reasonably straightforward. The only issue was the lack of captions written on a few images which made it difficult to comprehend some of the steps. However, it was a straightforward procedure and the quality of materials employed was of a high standard.
In the co-sleeping position, 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 comfortably reach out to their infant to feed and comfort them without having to leave their bed. It's also great for those who want to avoid the stress of getting in and out of a traditional cot or placing their child down to sleep.
The gliding motion was found to be very beneficial in lulling babies to sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side can be easily accessible to feed or soothe babies in the middle of the night and was a major benefit for our exhausted test mothers. Although it doesn't rock or have extra features such as a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Glide's elegant design and practicality make it a great addition to our best bedside crib reviews.