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A bedside crib, also known as a baby bassinet is placed near your bed to ensure that you are able to safely attend to your child during feedings at night and nappy-changings, without needing to leave the bed. These cribs are fantastic to help develop independence for your child as they get more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is an ideal bedside crib that allows parents to stay with their baby while ensuring that they are safe to sleep. Its smooth glide will help to soothe your baby to sleep and its unique features let you keep an eye on your baby without leaving the bed.
The cot's sliding side panel raises and lowers at the press of an button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that let it fit the mattress of almost every size bed. Additionally, it comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure it is at the right level.
The cot is cushioned and has mesh sides to increase the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density, foam for added protection. It's also washable which means you can keep the cot clean. It includes a fitted bed sheet that can be used for the crib.
Contrary to other cribs that are bedside unlike other cribs for bedside 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 when it is not connected to the bed. It has many amazing features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
One thing to bear in mind is that even though this crib is perfect for babies, it won't last long after your child is six months old, and you'll need to invest in an additional cot. However, overall Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she was particularly impressed by its sleek design.
John Lewis sells the Roomie Glide for PS160. Roanna thought this was a fair price for a cot. She was pleased with the way it was positioned in her bedroom and thought the grey color would work in the majority of modern homes. However, she pointed out that it isn't an ideal idea to rock a younger baby as it could set a bad habit for later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee is an award-winning bedside crib designed with a secure night's rest in mind. It has a drop side rail which can be easily lowered for nighttime feeds without having to disturb your baby or get them out of bed It's perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It is also lightweight and easy to move around during nap time or when traveling.
It's made of soft material and has mesh sides that breathe to increase airflow. It's available in oak and charcoal and has a variety of melange fabric options that are compatible with all decor styles. Anna found it solid and secure when it was attached to her bed with the legs securely snapping into the bed and the zips secured to ensure safety for babies. It took her about 10 minutes to put together and did not require tools, and comes with clear instructions and a video or customer support number available if you have any issues.
Alongside the usual features you'd expect from a bedside crib that include the ability to be connected to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connector system and six height levels The CoZee comes with an additional incline option which can be used to help alleviate reflux or congestion in infants. It's also machine-washable, which is a essential feature for all the dribbles and vomit that comes with having a new baby!
If you want to keep your baby close to you during the first six months as they're able to go to sleep on their own and independently, the CoZee is a great choice as it can also be used as a stand-alone cot, changing table and toddler bed. It can be turned into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. And while it won't feed your baby or magically make them sleep it will gently rock them until they go off!
The Chicco Next2Me Magic
This is one of Chicco's more expensive options, however it has a wide array of features. It's designed as a side sleeper or standalone crib and is suitable from birth to six months. It's easy to open and close the side panel thanks to a new mechanism. It's also more flexible than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels and retractable feet for a secure fit under any bed.
Our testers loved the easy access to the side panel, which can be lowered and raised at the touch of one button. This was particularly helpful at night, as they could reach in and pick up their baby without waking them.
It is possible to lower the side panel itself but this is not advised, since it increases the likelihood that your child could get out of the cot. The safety locking system makes sure that the side panel will only stay down if it is properly attached to the parent's mattress. This feature can be very beneficial to have peace of mind when you are breastfeeding and need frequent feedings at night.
Telescopic legs allow the Chicco Next2Me Magic to be used with any bed including divan bases and beds with drawers. It also comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux and a rocking mode to bring them back to sleep after feeding. It's also incredibly spacious and offers great ventilation due to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our testers, even with the lengthy instruction manual. It is a little heavier than other side-sleepers but it can still be easily moved from one room to another. It's small enough to be able to fit in a travel bag when not in use which is a plus when you have to transport it. The only negative our testers have found is that the side panel didn't flex as much compared to other models. This made it a bit harder to see the baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is an excellent choice for a crib that grows with your child. It's a co-sleeping crib that is securely attached to your bed and can be turned into a stylish cot once your baby is old enough. It is ideal for feeding your baby at night and strengthening the bond you have with your newborn.
Unlike some other models of bedside cribs The Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh sides as well as the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. bedside crib that turns into cot Cots For Tots helps reduce colic and reflux. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby, or even comfort them at night.
The kit for conversion to cot (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear directions and everything you need to start. It took us an hour to put together and was relatively easy to put together. The only drawback to the instructions was that a few pictures did not have captions. This made it difficult for us to follow. However, it was a simple procedure and the quality of materials used was excellent.
In co-sleeping mode we found the Shnuggle Air to be an ideal choice for breastfeeding mothers and women who have had a C-section as it allows them to easily reach out to their baby to feed and comfort them without having to get up from their own bed. It's also great for parents who prefer not to go through the hassle of getting in and out of a traditional cot, or placing their child down for a nap.
The gliding motion was discovered to be very helpful in lulling babies to sleep following feedings at night or midday. The drop-down side can be easily accessible to feed or calm babies in the middle of the night, which was a real draw for our exhausted test moms. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock, nor has extra features like a sound machine.