15 Gifts For Your Small Bedside Cot Lover In Your Life
A Small Bedside Cot That Attaches to Your Adult Bed
If you want to keep your baby as close as possible at night, but not have to leave the bed, a crib that is placed beside your bed is the best option. The fabric is breathable and allows you to see your baby clearly and they are simple to lower when you need to feed your baby at 3am.
Some double as a moses' basket.
What is a bedside crib?
A bedside crib, also referred to as a bassinet, or co-sleeper is a crib for babies that is attached to your adult bed. This allows your child to sleep next to you in safety. It is a safe method of co-sleeping and does not increase the risk of SIDS like bedsharing. It also helps you bond with the new baby.
They usually have a side that is able to be adjusted so that you can easily reach your newborn throughout the night for feeding and comforting. This is especially helpful for mothers who are recovering from a csection. Some are also foldable or portable, so you can bring them along on trips and use them as a sleeping option for babies who aren't ready to transition into a cot that is full size.
Look for a crib with a mattress that is breathable, as well as a protective cover that will keep your baby safe from staining. You might also want to purchase baby-safe items such as a blanket or teether.
If you're seeking a long-term solution, some cribs come with conversion kits that let you transform them into a toddler bed or cot at the time that is appropriate. This can extend their lifespan and make the transition easier. Some even have a removable top section that converts into a bassinet, and some can be used on the regular or high-rise adult bed. This is a great option for families who plan on traveling frequently or transferring between bedrooms during the night. It is also important to consider the size of your bedroom to ensure that you can squeeze the crib in comfortably. A lot of cribs have an adjustable riser that can be used to create an inclined position for babies who suffer from reflux.
The Joie Roomie Glide
Known for their high-quality baby products for babies, the English brand Joie has stepped into the world of bedside cribs with the Roomie Glide. It is designed to aid parents in bonding with their babies whilst sleeping together, without sharing a bed. This co-sleeper has features that make bonding between parents and babies safe, easy and fun.
A smooth rocking motion can be initiated by pressing a button. It can help soothe baby to sleep with a gentle beat that doesn't disrupt their natural sleeping pattern. This is perfect for older babies or toddlers who have difficulty settling down. It can also help with digestive issues like colic and reflux.
The crib can be locked in its place after the rocking has been done to stop it moving. It can also be secured to the bed's side by a strap and clip attachment. This makes the crib very solid and secure and allows you to sleep soundly without worrying that your child will slide off into the middle. The cocoon's rounded shape has soft padding on the sides and double mesh windows at both ends. This allows airflow while ensuring your baby's safety.
The mattress is soft and firm and is covered in a washable material. The aluminum frame is lightweight, making the crib extremely lightweight and easy to set up. The four locking wheels are rubber-covered to ensure that the crib won't leave marks on your floor and are easy to move around. It is easy to clean with cloths that wipe clean and is easy to put in a backpack, which makes it ideal for long-term absences from home.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air
This premium model is designed to be a safe next-to-me-crib from birth to 6 months. bedside cot used has bars with rocking to make it easy to move and castors. Its deluxe airflow mattress offers an incredibly comfortable sleeping surface, while ventilators ensure your baby is kept cool. There are 6 different height settings, including an incline option that can aid with congestion and reflux.
The Tutti Bambini COZee air crib comes with a removable fabric and a wipe-clean lining. This makes it much easier to clean than bedside cribs which can create messy to clean. It also has a top bar that can be easily adjusted to accommodate feedings at night without the need to juggle zips.
Anna discovered that the CoZee was a safe and comfy place to sleep for her baby. She liked that it didn't move like other models, which meant she wasn't woken up in the night trying to soothe her baby during feedings. She also liked that the side of the chair was lowered so she didn't have to reach over her partner in order to lift the child to feed her at night.
The CoZee is available in charcoal and oak and was a stylish addition to the bedroom. bedside cot newborn looks more like an expensive piece of furniture than many of the other cribs that we've tested, and can appear quite utilitarian. It is also relatively light at 11kg, and comes with a carry case, so you can take it on holiday or even when you move house. The only things you'll require are a waterproof sheet and a co-sleeping safety strap. There are helpful step-by-step instructions and pictures to assist you in putting it together when you first open the box and making it a single-person job should you need to.
The Maxi-Cosi lora
The Iora is a bassinet designed for infants designed to help parents feel closer to their infant while they sleep. It can be adjusted up and down and can be moved through three slide positions to fit next to the bed of the parent or in the corner of the room, so that baby is always close at hand. The mesh siding lets air circulate through, allowing you to see your baby easily. You can also store extra pajamas or supplies in the large basket beneath.
The Iora is a smaller bedside cot that can fold flat. It also comes with a travel case to allow it to be carried anywhere. Our mum testers were able to move it from room to room, and believed it was a great size for a small bedside cot, and not too big or too small. The large storage basket is ideal to store extra bedding or nappies.
This is a great option for parents who want to sleep together but don't want to share their bed. Also, if one of the partners has mobility issues like back pain or arthritis. Our mum testers love the fact that they can easily access their child in the Iora, and that it comes with an adjustable reflux incline that can help alleviate gas.
Our mums appreciate the fact that the mattress is in line with NICE guidelines which state that you should place the infant in a crib or Moses basket on its own (with no toys, blankets pillows, etc.). The mattress is also firm and comfortable for babies and sheets are easy to find. It isn't as light as the other cribs for bedside use however, so if you want something lighter and easier to move around, consider one of the other options on our list.