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Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib (also known as a bassinet) is located close to your bed so you can safely tend to your baby during feedings at night and nappy changes without needing to get out of the bed. These cribs are fantastic for fostering independence in your child as they get more comfortable in their own space to sleep.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep with their infant while making sure that they're asleep safely. Its smooth glide can help calm your baby and its unique features let you keep an eye on your baby without leaving the bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel raises and lowers at the touch of an button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a baby at night. It comes with 11 height adjustments to fit almost any mattress size and adjustable folding feet that ensure it's at the right level.
In terms of safety, the cot is padded and fitted with mesh sides for better airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam for additional protection. It's also wipeable to keep it clean. Additionally, it is fitted with a sheet that is suitable for the cot.
The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for bed, is compatible with a wide range of beds, including divans. This is because of the straps and clips that attach it. It can also be used as a standalone crib if it isn't attached to the bed. It comes with a variety of amazing features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
It is important to remember that this crib will not last as long as when your baby turns six months. You'll need to purchase a larger crib. But, in general Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide was a really good buy and she particularly liked its elegant design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a reasonable price for an item. She also liked the way it appeared in the bedroom, and believed that the grey color is a good fit for modern homes. She also mentioned that it's not a good idea to rock a baby younger because it can cause a bad sleep pattern for later.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to provide a good night's rest. It has a drop-side rail that can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to disturb your baby or get them out of bed - it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also light and easy to move around during nap time or when traveling.
It's made of soft material and features mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. It is available in oak or charcoal with a range of melange fabrics that blend with a variety of styles. Anna found it to be sturdy and secure once attached to her bed. The legs snapped into place and the zippers were secured for safety. It took Anna around 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 have any problems.
In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a crib that is bedside that include the ability to attach to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connection system and six levels of height The CoZee comes with an additional incline option that can be used to help alleviate reflux or congestion in infants. It can also be washed by a machine essential for all the dribbles and vomit that come with a newborn baby!
The CoZee is an excellent choice to keep your child in the first six months of acquiring the ability to sleep independently. It can be used as a crib, changing station or toddler bed. With bedside cot 6 months plus of a sofa-bed extension kit, it can be converted into an actual crib. And while it won't feed your baby or magically put them to sleep it will rock them and send them off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more 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 from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel with a brand new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels and feet that retract to fit under any bed.
Our testers were impressed with the simple access to the side panel, which can be moved up and down at the touch of one button. This was an enormous help in feedings at night because it meant they could easily reach in and take their baby away without disturbing them up.
It is possible to lower the side panel it's own, however this is not recommended, because it increases the chance that your child will fall out of the cot. However, the safety locking mechanism guarantees that it can only remain in place if it is connected to the bed of the parent correctly. This is a great feature to have for peace mind, especially in the case of breastfeeding and frequent nighttime feedings.
Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases and beds with drawers. It has a tilting feature for reflux babies, and a rocking function to help soothe them to sleep after a feeding. It's also very large and has excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers, even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers but it's still very portable and can be moved from room room with ease. It's also able to fold into a travel bag, which is a great option if you want to transport it. The only issue our test subjects found was that the side panel didn't flex like some of the other models, which made it slightly harder to see your baby from your own bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're looking for an ideal bedside crib that can grow with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. It's a crib for co-sleeping that is securely attached to your bed and can be converted into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your baby at night and strengthening the bond between you and your new born.
Contrary to other models of bedside crib The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is breathable and hypoallergenic maximize airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. A gentle incline helps to ease colic and reflux while the zip down side makes it easy to feed or comfort your baby at night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well designed, with clear instructions. It comes with everything you need. It took us around an hour to construct and was relatively easy to put together. The only issue was the lack of captions in writing on some of the pictures, which made it difficult to follow certain steps. Overall, it was an easy procedure and the quality of materials used was high.
In the co-sleeping position, we discovered the Shnuggle Air to be an ideal choice for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section because it lets them easily reach out to their baby for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who wish to avoid the difficulty of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their baby down to sleep.
The gliding motion was found to be very helpful in lulling babies into sleep following feedings at midday or night. The drop-down side can also be easily accessed to feed or soothe babies during the middle of the night this was a huge benefit for our exhausted test mothers. While it doesn't rock or have additional features like a sound machine, the Joie Roomie Glide's elegant design and practicality make it a great addition to our top crib reviews for bed.