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A bedside cosleeper crib (also called a bassinet) is located next to your bed, so you can be able to provide care to your baby during night feeds and changing nappy without having to get out of your bed. They are also great for developing independence as your little one grows more comfortable in their own bed.
The Joie Roomie Glide
The Joie Roomie Glide is a bedside crib that allows parents to co-sleep with their newborn whilst making sure that they're asleep safely. The smooth glide motion helps to ease your baby back to sleep, and its ingenuous features let you keep an eye on your baby without leaving your own bed.
The cot's sliding side panel can be raised and lowered with the touch of the button, making it a breeze to reach in and soothe a crying baby at night. It also comes with 11 height adjustments that allow it to fit on the mattress of almost any size bed. It also comes with adjustable feet that fold down to ensure that it is at the right level.
In terms of safety the cot is cushioned and has mesh sides for better ventilation, and its mattress is made from high-density foam to provide extra protection. It's also wipeable so you can keep it clean, and it comes with a fitted sheet that's suitable for use with the cot.
Unlike some other bedside cribs like the Roomie Glide is suitable for all beds, including divans, thanks to its straps and clip attachment. It can also be used as a stand-alone crib if it isn't attached to the bed. It has many wonderful features that were designed with baby and parent bonding in mind.
One thing to keep in mind is that although this crib is great for babies, it won't last long after your little one turns six months old, so you will need to invest in an additional cot. But, in general Roanna thought that the Joie Roomie Glide was a excellent purchase and she especially liked its elegant design.
The Roomie Glide is available to purchase at John Lewis for PS160, which Roanna felt was an affordable price for a cot with such innovative features. She also liked the way it looked in the bedroom and thought that the grey shade will work well in modern homes. However, she pointed out that it's not a great idea to rock a smaller baby as it could set the stage for bad habits that will affect later sleep patterns.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee
The Tutti Bambini CoZee bedside cot crib crib is designed to give you the best bedside cot (www.maanation.com) sleep possible. It features an adjustable side rail that can be easily adjusted to feed your child in the evening without disturbing them or forcing them out of the bed. This is perfect for breastfeeding mothers! It's also lightweight, which makes it easy to move around the house during naps and also for travel.
We love the fact that it's made from soft materials with mesh sides that breathe, which aids in airflow and ease of use. It is available in charcoal or oak with a variety of melange fabrics that blend with a variety of styles. Anna found it sturdy and secure when affixed to her bed, with the legs securely snapping into place and the zips secure to ensure safety for babies. It took Anna approximately 10 minutes to put it together and did not require any tools. There are clear instructions along with a video and customer service number should you encounter any issues.
As well as the usual features you'd expect from a crib for your bed that include the ability to be connected to your existing bed with a stay-in place connection system and six levels of height, the CoZee has an additional incline option that can be used to help ease reflux or congestion in infants. It's also machine-washable, a necessity with all the dribble, vomit and snot that comes with having a new baby!
The CoZee is an excellent choice to keep your child in the first six months of learning to sleep independently. It can be used as a cot, changing station and toddler bed. It can even be converted into a sofa bed by the addition of an extension pack. 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 Chicco's more expensive alternatives. It does have numerous amazing features. It can be used either a side-sleeper or a standalone crib that is suitable for infants ranging from birth to six months. It is easy to open and close the side panel using a brand new mechanism. It's also more adjustable than its predecessor, having 11 different height levels as well as retractable feet for a secure installation under any bed.
Our testers were impressed by the ease of access offered by the side panel which can be moved upwards and down with a single push of a button. This was particularly useful during nighttime feedings as they could reach in and pick up their baby without disturbing them.
The side panel can be removed by itself, too however, it's not recommended as this increases the chance of your child falling out of the cot. However, the patented safety locking mechanism means that it will only remain in place when it is attached to the bed of the parent correctly. This feature is great to have peace of mind when you're breastfeeding and require frequent night feeds.
The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed to work with any bed that is divan-based as well as beds with drawers, thanks to the legs that telescopic. It comes with a tilting function for babies with reflux, as well as a rocking function to help soothe them to sleep after a meal. It's also extremely spacious and provides great ventilation due to its mesh sides.
Our testers found the Next2Me Magic easy to set up and use, although it comes with an extensive instruction manual. It's a bit heavier than other side-sleepers, but it can still be easily moved from one area to another. It's also able to fold into a bag for travel, which is a great option for those who want to transport it. The only issue our testers noticed was that the side panel did not flex as much as some of the other models, making it slightly harder to see your baby from your bed.
The Shnuggle Air
The Shnuggle Air bedside crib is a great option if you want an infant crib that will grow with your child. Designed to be a co-sleeping bassinet that is attached to your bed but also transform into a chic cot when your baby is ready, it's ideal for feeding your baby at night and for strengthening your bond with your baby.
In contrast to other models of bedside cribs like the Shnuggle Air is built with breathability in mind. Its dual-view mesh side panels and the airflow mattress, which is hypoallergenic and breathable increase airflow to keep your baby cool and comfortable. The gentle slope helps reduce colic and reflux. The zip-down side lets you to feed your baby or soothe them at night.
The kit for conversion to cot (sold separately) is also well-designed, with clear instructions and everything you require to get started. It took us around an hour to assemble and was reasonably straightforward. The only issue was the lack of captions written on a few of the images, which made it difficult to follow certain steps. However, overall it was a simple process and the quality of materials used was excellent.
In co-sleeping mode we found the Shnuggle Air to be an excellent choice for breastfeeding mums and women who have had a C-section, because it lets them comfortably reach out to their infant for feeding and comfort without having to leave their bed. It's great for parents who do not want to go through the burden of putting their infant in a traditional cot, or getting out of it.
During our testing, we found the gliding motion of this next to me crib to be extremely helpful when it comes to helping babies fall asleep after midday and nighttime feeds. The drop-down sides make it easy to feed or soothe babies during the night. This was a huge selling point for our tired test moms. The Joie Roomie Glide is a elegant and practical crib that doesn't rock or have extra features such as the sound machine.