Bedside Cot ReviewsA amazon bedside cot crib (also known as a bassinet) sits near your bed so you can safely tend to your baby during night feeds and nappy changes without getting out of the bed. They also help in building confidence as your baby gets 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 ease your baby back to sleep. Its innovative features ensure that you can monitor them without leaving your bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel lifts and lowers with the push of a button, making it simple to reach inside and soothe a baby in the night. It has 11 height adjustments to accommodate almost any mattress size. It also has adjustable folding feet that ensure it sits exactly at the right height.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and comes with mesh sides for better airflow, and the mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also able to be cleaned to keep it clean. It also comes with a fitted sheet that is suitable for the cot.
Unlike some other best bedside cot for newborn cribs unlike other cribs for bedside travel cot use, the Roomie Glide is suitable for most beds, including divans thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can be used as a stand-alone crib even when it's not connected to the bed. It comes with a variety of incredible features that were that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that even though this crib is ideal for infants, it will not last long after your baby turns six months old, and you will need to invest in a bigger 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 an item. She liked how it looked in her bedroom and thought its grey color would fit most modern homes. However, she did point out that it's not an ideal idea to rock a younger baby because it can set a bad habit for later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning crib for bed designed to ensure a peaceful night's sleep in mind. It has a drop-side rail which can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to wake your child or get out of bed - it's ideal for mothers who are breastfeeding! It's also light, making it easy to move around the house during nap time and when traveling.
We love the fact that it's made from soft materials with mesh sides that are breathable, which promote airflow and ease of use. It comes in charcoal or oak with various melange fabrics that will blend with a variety of styles. Anna found that it was sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. The legs slid into place and the zippers were secure for safety. It took her around 10 minutes to assemble and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video as well as a customer support number available if you have any issues.
In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a crib for your bed, like being able to be connected to your existing bed using a stay-in-place connection system and six height levels, the CoZee has an additional incline option which can be used to aid congestion or reflux in infants. It is also machine-washable - a must for all the spills, vomit, and snot that accompany a new baby!
If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months when they're able to go to sleep on their own, the CoZee is a great choice as it can also be used as a separate cot, changing table and toddler bed. With the addition of a sofa-bed extension pack, it could be transformed into an crib. While it won'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 the more expensive options, however it has a wide array of features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or as a standalone crib, and is suitable for infants from birth to six months. It has a new mechanism to open and close the side panel, and is easy to operate, even for one-handed operation. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 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 moved up and down at the touch of one button. This was particularly helpful at night, as they could reach in and pick up their baby without disturbing them.
It is possible to lower the side panel itself but this is not recommended as it increases the risk that your baby will fall out of the cot. The patented safety locking system guarantees that the side panel will stay down if it is connected correctly to the mattress of the parent. This is an excellent feature to have in place for peace of mind, especially when you're breastfeeding and need frequent nighttime feedings.
Telescopic legs permit the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed, such as divan bases or beds with drawers. It also comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux and a rocking feature to bring them back to sleep after feeding. It's also very large bedside crib and offers excellent ventilation thanks to its mesh sides.
Our test subjects found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it does come with a long instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers but it can still be easily moved from one room to another. It can also be folded into a travel bag which is great for those who want to transport it. The only drawback our testers noticed was that the side panel did not flex as much as the other models, which made it slightly harder to observe your child from your own bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of an ideal bedside crib that can develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that is attached to your bed and convert into a chic cot when your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding at night and growing your bond with your infant.
In contrast to other cribs for bed like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. The dual-view mesh side panels and airflow mattress that is hypoallergenic and breathable maximize airflow and keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope can help reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side allows you to feed your baby or comfort them at night.
The kit for conversion to cot is also well-designed, with clear instructions. It includes everything you need. It took us an hour to construct and was fairly straightforward. The only downside was the lack of captions in writing on a few images which made it difficult to follow certain steps. However, overall it was a simple process and the quality of the materials used was high.
In co-sleeping mode 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 comfortably reach out to their infant for comfort and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for parents who prefer not to go through the hassle of getting into and out of a traditional cot or placing their child down to sleep.
In our tests, we found the gliding motion of this next to me crib to be particularly helpful when it comes to helping babies fall asleep after feedings at midday and in the evening. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a major selling point for our tired moms who took part in our tests. While it doesn't rock or have additional features, like an audio system, the Joie Roomie Slide's sleek design and functionality make it a great addition to our top bedside crib reviews.