A Small Bedside Cot That Attaches to Your Adult Bed
A bedside crib allows you to keep your baby close at night, without having to get up. The breathable fabric allows you to see your baby easily and is easy to lower when you need to feed your baby at 3am.
Some double as a moses's basket.
What is a bedside crib?
A bedside crib, also referred as a bassinet, or co-sleeper is a baby cot attached to your adult bed. This allows your newborn to sleep with you in peace. This is a type of safe co-sleeping that does not increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) like bedsharing and can help you build a bond with your new arrival.
These cots have one side that can be adjusted so that you can reach your baby easily at night to comfort and feed them. This is particularly helpful for mothers recovering from an op. Many are also foldable or portable, so you can bring them along on trips and use them as a sleeping solution for infants who aren't yet ready to move to a larger cot.
Choose a crib that has an air-conditioned mattress, as well as a protective cover that will protect your baby from stains. You'll also want to purchase baby-safe accessories such as a blanket and a soft toy.
If you are looking for a more long-term solution Some cribs have conversion kits that allow you to transform them into a toddler bed or cot when the time is appropriate. This is a great way to extend their life span and making the transition easier. Some even have a detachable top section that can be converted into a bassinet, and some can be used on either a regular or a high-rise adult bed. This is a good choice for families that plan on traveling frequently or transferring between bedrooms throughout the night. It is also important to consider the size of your room to ensure that you can squeeze the crib in comfortably. A lot of cribs have a riser that can be used to create an incline for babies with reflux.
The Joie Roomie Glide
Famous for their high-end baby products, English brand Joie has entered the world of bedside cribs with the Roomie Glide. co sleeper bedside cot -sleeper was designed to help parents connect and sleep side-by-side with their babies without sharing the same bed. It's packed with features that make bonding between parent and baby safe, easy and enjoyable.
One of the key features is a smooth, rocking motion that can be activated with the press of a button. This gentle rhythm can soothe your baby to sleep without disrupting their natural sleep patterns. This is great for older babies or toddlers who have difficulty settling down. It can also assist with digestive problems like reflux and colic.
The crib can be locked in it once the rocking is completed to stop it from moving and can also be secured to the side of your bed with clips and straps. This makes the crib stable and secure which allows you to rest comfortably without fearing that your child will slide off into the middle. The round shape of the cocoon has soft padding on the sides and double mesh windows on both ends. This allows airflow while ensuring your baby's safety.
The mattress comes with a soft and comfortable and comes with an easily removable cover. The crib is simple to put together and take down thanks to the lightweight aluminum frame that makes it extremely portable. The four lockable rubber-covered wheels ensure that the crib does not leave marks on your floors and are easy to move. It is easy to clean with wipeable woven fabrics and is easy to put in a travel bag making it ideal for extended absences from home.
The TuttiBambini CoZee air
Created to be a safe next-to-me crib from birth to six months old, this top model comes with rocking bars as well as castors to allow for easy mobility. Its airflow mattress is luxurious and provides an incredibly comfortable sleeping surface, while the ventilation panels keep your baby cool. There are also 6 different height settings, including an incline option that could help with congestion and reflux.
The Tutti Bambini COZee Air crib comes with a removable fabric and wipe-clean lining. This makes it easier to clean than some bedside cribs which can create messy to clean. It also has a top bar that can be easily lowered to accommodate nighttime feedings without the need to juggle zips.
Anna found the CoZee to be a safe and comfortable sleeping space for her infant. It was a pleasure to not move like other models, so she wasn't woken up at night while trying to soothe her baby to feed. She also liked the fact that the side could be lowered so she didn't have to reach over her partner to lift the baby out for feedings at night.
The CoZee is available in oak or charcoal and is a fashionable addition to any bedroom. It's more a designer piece than some of the other cribs that we've tested, which can appear quite utilitarian. It's also relatively lightweight at 11kg and comes with a carry bag so you can carry it on vacation or when you move home. It's all you need to buy is an waterproof sheet and a safety strap for co-sleeping. There are helpful step-by-step instructions and pictures to guide you through the process when you first open the box, making it a single-person job should you need to.
The Maxi-Cosi lora
The Iora is a bedside bassinet that helps parents feel connected to their infant while they sleep. It adjusts upwards and downwards and moves through three slide positions to be placed next to the bed of the parent, or in the corner of the room, so that baby is always close to the parent's side. The mesh siding lets air flow through and allows you to see your baby quickly. And you can store more pajamas and other supplies in the large storage basket under.
The Iora is a bedside crib that is smaller and can fold flat. It also comes with a travel bag which allows it to be taken anywhere. Our mom testers were able to move it from room to room and believed that it was a suitable size for a small bedside cot, and not too big or too small. The large storage basket is great to store bedding and nappies.
This is a great choice for parents looking to co-sleep but do not want to share their own beds or whose partner may be suffering from mobility issues, such as arthritis or back issues. Our mom testers loved that they could easily access their child while in the Iora and that it included an option to have a reflux incline which helped alleviate gas.
Our mothers appreciate the fact that the mattress is in line with NICE guidelines that state to put the infant in a crib or Moses basket on its own (with no blankets, toys pillows, etc.). They also say that the mattress is comfortable and firm for baby and is easy to find sheets for. It's not as light as the other smaller bedside cribs, though and if you're looking for something lighter and more portable, consider one of the other options on our list.