Bedside Cot Reviews: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Bedside Cot Reviews A bedside crib, sometimes referred to as a bassinet for babies, is placed near your bed so that you can safely look after your child during feedings at night and diaper-changing without having to leave bed. These cribs are great for helping to build independence in your child as they grow more comfortable in their own bed. The Joie Roomie Glide The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that lets parents sleep with their infant while ensuring they're sleeping safely. Its smooth gliding motion is able to lull your baby back into sleep and its innovative features let you monitor them without leaving your own bed. The cot's sliding side panel lifts and lowers with the push of the button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments to accommodate nearly any mattress size, and adjustable folding feet to ensure that it sits exactly at the right level. The cot is cushioned, has mesh sides that allow for more the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam for added protection. It is also wipeable, so you can keep the cot clean. It is fitted with a bed sheet that is suitable for a crib. The Roomie Glide, unlike some other cribs for beds, is compatible with most beds including divans. This is due to the clips and straps that connect it. It can be used as a stand-alone crib when it is not attached to the bed. It is packed with incredible features that were designed with the idea of parent-child bonding in mind. The most important thing to keep in mind is that while this crib is great for infants, it will not last long after your baby turns six months old, and you'll have to purchase larger cots. Overall, Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide crib was a great buy. She liked 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 with these innovative features. She was pleased with the way it was positioned in her bedroom and thought its grey color would fit the majority of modern homes. However, she pointed that it's not a great idea to rock a young baby as it could set a bad habit for later sleep patterns. The Tutti Bambini CoZee The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside crib is designed to ensure an uninterrupted night's sleep. It has an adjustable side rail that can be easily lifted to feed your child in the evening without disturbing them or causing them to get out of bed. This is great for mothers who breastfeed! bedside crib and travel cot is also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or when traveling. We love the fact that it's made of soft fabrics with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. 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 snapped into place and the zippers were secured to ensure safety. It took her around 10 minutes to put together and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video or customer support number available if you have any problems. The CoZee crib has all the features you'd expect from a crib to your bed, 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, there is an incline feature that can be used to assist babies with congestion or reflux. It can also be washed in the machine – a must for all the spills and snot that come with a newborn baby! The CoZee is an excellent choice if you want to keep your child in the first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a crib, changing station or toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. While it won't magically put your baby to sleep or feed them, it will rock them and send them off. The Chicco Next2Me Magic This is one of Chicco’s more expensive options. However, it has a lot of great features. It can be used as either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib that is suitable for babies from birth to six months. It has a new mechanism for opening and closing the side panel, and is simple to use, even for one-handed operation. It's also more adjustable than the previous model, with 11 different height settings as well as legs that retract to fit underneath any bed. Our testers were impressed with the simple access to the side panel, which can be flipped up and down by pressing one button. This was particularly useful at night, as they could reach inside and pick up their baby without disturbing them. It is possible to lower the side panel it's own, however this is not recommended since it increases the likelihood that your baby will fall out of the cot. The patented safety locking system ensures that the side panel will remain in place when it is properly attached to the mattress of the parent. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you are breastfeeding and need frequent feedings at night. The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be compatible with any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers due to the legs that can be telescopic. It features a tilting feature for babies with reflux, as well as a rocking function to help soothe them to sleep after a meal. It's also very large and offers excellent ventilation due to its mesh sides. Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, however it comes with lengthy instructions. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers but it can still be easily moved from one area to another. It's also small enough to fit into a travel bag when not in use, which is a plus if you need to transport it. The only issue our testers have found is that the side panel did not flex as much compared to other models. This caused it to be a bit more difficult to see the baby from your bed. The Shnuggle Air The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great choice if you want an infant crib that will grow with your child. It's a sleeper crib that is securely attached to your bed and can be converted into a chic cot when your baby is old enough. Perfect for nighttime feedings and enhancing your bond with your new born. The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, unlike some other cribs. Its dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is breathable and hypoallergenic increase 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 during the night. The cot conversion kit is also well designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you require. It took us an hour to complete and was surprisingly simple. The only drawback to the instructions was that certain 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, as it allows them to easily reach out to their baby for feeding and comfort without having to leave their bed. It's also great for mothers who want to avoid the difficulty of getting in and out of a traditional cot or putting their baby down to sleep. The motion of gliding 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 accessible 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 additional features such as a sound system the Joie Roomie Glide's sleek design and functional features are a welcome addition our top bedside crib reviews.