Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also referred to as a baby bassinet is positioned next to your bed to ensure that you are able to safely look after your infant during night feeds and nappy-changings without having to leave your bed. They are also great for building confidence as your baby gets more comfortable in their own sleep space.
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. Its smooth gliding motion is able to lull your baby back into sleep and its innovative features let you monitor them without leaving your bed.
The cot's side panel sliding can be raised and lowered with the touch of a button, making it a breeze to reach inside and soothe a crying baby at night. It also has 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit the mattress of almost any size bed and it has adjustable folding feet to ensure it sits at just the right height.
In terms of safety the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides to provide more airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It can also be cleaned, so you can keep the crib clean. It is fitted with a bed sheet that is suitable for a crib.
Contrary to other cribs that are bedside unlike other cribs for bedside use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans, thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not attached to the bed. It comes with a variety of wonderful features designed with parent and baby bonding in mind.
It is important to remember that this crib won't last as long after your baby turns six months old. You'll need to purchase a larger cot. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was an excellent buy. She liked its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for a cot. She also liked the way it looked in the bedroom and believed that its grey colour is a good fit for modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not a good idea to rock a baby when it's younger as it can cause an unhealthy sleep pattern that can be difficult to overcome later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to provide a good night's rest. It features a drop side rail that can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to wake your child or get up It's perfect for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or for travel.
We love the fact that it's made of soft fabrics with breathable mesh sides that promote airflow and ease of use. It is available in oak or charcoal with a variety of melange fabrics that blend with most decor styles. Anna found it sturdy and secure when attached to her bed, with the legs firmly snapping into place and the zips secure to ensure baby safety. It took Anna about 10 minutes to put it together and didn't require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer support number in case you experience any issues.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed that include the ability to connect to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connection system and six levels of height, the CoZee has an additional incline option which can be used to ease reflux or congestion in infants. It is also machine-washable and is a must for all the dribbles, vomit, 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 choice as it can also be used as a stand-alone crib, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa bed extension pack, it can be converted into an actual crib. Although it can't magically make your baby sleep or feed them, it can rock them and send them off.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of the more expensive options, but it is packed with lots of features. It's designed to be used as a side sleeper or standalone crib and is suitable from birth up to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel with the new mechanism. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, with 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure place under any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of access provided by the side panel, that can be moved up and down with one click of a button. This was especially helpful in the evening when feeding time was over, since they could reach in and pick their baby up without disturbing them up.
The side panel can be lifted on its own however it isn't recommended as this increases the risk of your baby falling out of the cot. The patented safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will only remain in place if it's connected correctly to the parent's mattress. This feature is great to have peace of mind when you breastfeed and require frequent nighttime feeds.
Telescopic legs enable the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases as well as beds with drawers. 4-in-1 bedside crib has a tilting feature to help reflux babies, and an option to rock to soothe them to sleep after a 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 test subjects, even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it's still fairly portable and can be moved from room to room with ease. 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, which made it a little harder to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is an excellent choice if you want a crib that can grow with your child. It's a co-sleeping crib that attaches securely to your bed and can be transformed 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 models of bedside cribs The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides and airflow mattress that is breathable and hypoallergenic increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline option helps to reduce colic and reflux and colic, while the zip-down side makes it easy to feed or comfort your baby during the night.
The cot conversion kit (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to begin. It took us around an hour to assemble and was reasonably straightforward. The only drawback to the instructions was that certain images did not have captions. This made it difficult to follow. Overall, the process was easy and the materials used were of high quality.
The Shnuggle Air is a great choice for women who are breastfeeding or have had a c-section. It allows them to reach out and hold their baby to comfort them and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who want to avoid the hassle of getting in and out of a traditional cot, or placing their baby down for a nap.
During our tests we noticed the smooth motion of this next to me crib to be especially useful in getting babies to sleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down side is also easily accessed to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night, which was a real selling point for our exhausted test moms. Although it doesn't rock, or have extra features like a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Slide's sleek design and functionality make it a great addition to our best bedside crib reviews.