Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is placed near your bed so you can safely tend to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without getting out of bed. They are also great for developing independence as your little one gets more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is an ideal bedside crib that allows parents to sleep with their infant while ensuring they are resting safely. The smooth gliding motion of the Joie Roomie Glide will help ease your baby's sleep, and its innovative features allow you to keep an eye on your child without having to leave your bed.
The cot's side panel sliding lifts and lowers with the push of the button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a baby in the night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to accommodate almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet to ensure that it sits exactly at the right level.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and fitted with mesh sides to provide more airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also washable and you can keep the crib clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that is suitable for the crib.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other bedside cribs is compatible with most beds including divans. This is because of the clips and straps that connect it. It can also be used as a standalone crib even when it's not attached to the bed. It comes with a variety of incredible features that were designed with parent and baby bonding in mind.
It is crucial 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 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 thought was a reasonable price for a cot featuring such advanced features. She also liked how it appeared in the bedroom, and believed that the grey color is a good fit for modern homes. She did mention that it's not a good idea to rock a baby younger because it can cause an unfavourable sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to give you a good night's rest. It comes with an adjustable side rail that can be easily lowered to feed your child during the night without disturbing them or forcing them out of bed. This is perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, making it easy to move around the house during naps and for travelling.
We love that it's constructed 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 securely clicking into the bed and the zips secured to ensure safety for babies. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number if you have any problems.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a bedside crib such as the ability to attach to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connection system and six levels of height, 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, vomit and snot that come with having a baby!
The CoZee is a fantastic option to keep your child in the first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a changing station, cot or toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension kit, it can transform into an bed. While it will not feed your baby or magically put them to sleep it will gently rock them until they go off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's most expensive options, however it is packed with lots of features. It's designed to function as an individual side sleeper or standalone crib and is suitable for babies up to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel thanks to the new mechanism. bedside cots uk 's also more flexible than its predecessor with 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to place under any bed.
Our testers were impressed with the simple access to the side panel that can be lowered and raised at the touch of a button. This was an enormous help during night time feeds because it meant they could easily reach in and take their baby away without waking them.
The side panel can be removed by itself, but it's not recommended since it increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. The patented safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will remain in place when it is properly attached to the mattress of the parent. This is a great feature to have for peace of mind, especially in the case of breastfeeding and frequent feedings at night.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases and beds with drawers. It also has tilting functions for babies with reflux and a rocking feature to bring them back to sleep after feeding. It is also very spacious and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it does come with an extensive instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it's very mobile and can be moved from room room easily. It's small enough to fit in a travel bag when not in use which is a plus when you have to transport it. The only thing our testers have found is that the side panel didn't move as much as other models. This caused it to be a bit more difficult to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of a crib for your bed that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth considering. It's a crib for co-sleeping that can be attached securely to your bed and can be converted into a stylish cot when your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your baby at night and strengthening the bond you have with your new born.
In contrast to other cribs for bed like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The mesh side panels with dual-view as well as the hypoallergenic, breathable airflow mattress maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope helps ease reflux and colic. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby or comfort them during the night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us about an hour to assemble, and was reasonably straightforward. The only issue with the instructions was that some pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of top quality.
In the co-sleeping position, we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a C-section, because it lets them easily reach out to their infant to feed and comfort them without having to leave their bed. It's also great for mothers who wish to avoid the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or placing their child down to sleep.
During our tests we noticed the smooth motion of this next to me crib to be extremely 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 during the night. This was a big selling point for our exhausted test mums. Although it doesn't rock, or come with extra features such as a sound system, the Joie Roomie Slide's elegant design and practicality are a welcome addition to our top crib reviews for bed.