The Ugly Reality About Bedside Cot Reviews
Bedside Cot Reviews
A bedside crib, also known as a bassinet for babies, is placed next to your bed to ensure that you can safely look after your child during feedings at night and nappy-changings without having to leave bed. They also help in developing confidence as your baby grows more comfortable in their own space to sleep.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide crib is an ideal bedside crib that allows parents to rest with their newborn while ensuring they are safe to sleep. Its smooth gliding motion helps to soothe your baby into sleep and its innovative features let you keep an eye on them without leaving your own bed.
The cot's slide-away side panel can be raised and lowered with the push of an button, making it simple to reach in and soothe a crying baby in the night. It also has 11 height adjustments that let it accommodate the mattress of nearly any size bed and it comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure it is at the right height.
travel cot bedside crib is cushioned and features mesh sides for better the airflow, and the mattress is made of high-density foam for added protection. It's also washable, so you can keep the crib clean. It comes with a fitted mattress sheet that is suitable for a crib.
In contrast to other cribs for bedside use like the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans due to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib when it's not connected to your bed, and it's packed with features that are created with the bonding of parents and children in mind.
The most important thing to keep in mind is that even though this crib is perfect for newborns, it won't last long after your little one turns six months old, so you'll need to invest in a bigger cot. But, in general Roanna found that the Joie Roomie Glide was a very good purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase from John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna thought was a reasonable cost for a cot that has such innovative features. She also liked how it was positioned in the bedroom and thought that the grey shade is a good fit for modern homes. However, she pointed out that it isn't 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 give you a good night's rest. It has a drop-side rail which can be easily removed for feedings at night without having to disturb your baby or get out of bed it's ideal for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight and easy to move around during naps or for travel.
It's made of soft material and has mesh sides that are breathable to help promote airflow. It comes in charcoal or oak and a variety of melange fabrics that will blend with a variety of styles. Anna discovered that it was sturdy and secure after being affixed to her bed. The legs slid into place and the zippers were secure to ensure safety. It took her about 10 minutes to put together and didn't require tools, with clear instructions and a video or support contact number should you run into any issues.
In addition to the standard features you'd expect from a bedside crib that include the ability to be connected to your existing bed with a stay-in-place connection system and six height levels, the CoZee has an additional incline option which can be used to help alleviate reflux or congestion in infants. It can also be washed by a machine - a must for all the dribbles and vomit that can be found in a newborn baby!
If you're looking to keep your baby close during the first six months when they're learning to sleep independently and independently, the CoZee is a great choice as it can also be used as a separate cot, changing table and toddler bed. It can also be transformed into a sofa bed with the addition of an extension pack. While it won't be able to magically bring 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 Chicco's most expensive options, however it is packed with lots of features. It can be used either a side-sleeper, or a standalone crib and is suitable for infants ranging 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, with 11 different height levels as well as feet that retract to fit under any bed.
Our testers appreciated the ease of use offered by the side panel that can be moved up and downwards with just one push of a switch. 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 since it increases the likelihood that your child could fall out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism ensures that it will only remain in place if it is connected to the bed of the parent correctly. This feature is great for peace of mind if you are breastfeeding and need frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to be a perfect fit for any bed, including divan bases and beds with drawers thanks to the telescopic legs. It also comes with an option to tilt for reflux babies and a rocking feature to bring them back to sleep after eating. It's also extremely spacious and provides great ventilation due to its mesh sides.
The Next2Me Magic was easy to use and set up for our test subjects even with the lengthy instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers however, it is easily moved from one place to another. It's small enough to be able to fit in a travel bag when not in use, which is an advantage in the event that you have to transport it. The only downside our test subjects found was that the side panel did not flex as much as the other models, which made it difficult to see your baby from your own bed.
The Shnuggle Air
If you're in search of a crib for your bed that will develop with your child, then the Shnuggle Air is definitely worth a look. It's designed to be a sleep-co-sleeping bassinet that will attach securely to your bed and convert into a stylish cot once your baby is ready. It's ideal for feeding at night and growing your bond with your newborn.
The Shnuggle Air crib is designed to breathe, which is different from other cribs. Its dual-view mesh side panels and breathable, hypo-allergenic airflow mattress increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle incline helps ease reflux and colic. The zipper-down side lets you to feed your baby or soothe them during the night.
The conversion kit for cots (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you need to get started. It took us around an hour to construct and was surprisingly simple. The only downside was the lack of captions in writing on some of the pictures which made it difficult to comprehend certain steps. Overall, the procedure was simple and the materials used were of high quality.
The Shnuggle Air is a great option for women who are breastfeeding or have had an e-csection. It lets them reach out and hold their baby to comfort them and feeding without having to leave their bed. It's also great for those who want to avoid the stress of getting into and out of a traditional cot, or putting their baby down to sleep.
The gliding motion was discovered to be very helpful in lulling babies into sleep after feedings at night or midday. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies throughout the night. This was a big selling point for our exhausted test mums. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock or have extra features such as the sound machine.