When it comes to selecting the best baby crib for your newborn, it can be overwhelming to sift through all the available options. You want a crib that’s not only comfortable and well-thought-out but also safe and durable. In this guide, we’ll explore five fantastic Baby Elegance next to me cribs and bassinets that each offer something unique. From breathable designs and hypoallergenic materials to co-sleeper details and soothing smart features, these bedside cots are perfect for ensuring a restful night’s sleep for your little one (and thus you too!).
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Best Bassinet - Vola Crib
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Best Portable Crib - Kangu Foldable Crib
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Best Rocking Crib - Co Glide Electric Bedside Crib
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Best Co Sleeper Crib - Night Night Bedside Crib
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Best Bedside Crib - Dote Bedside Crib
1. Best Bassinet - Vola Crib
BASICS
Price: €179
Average Review: 5.0/5.0
Crib Weight: 8 kg
Crib Dimensions: 72L x 55W x 90H cm
The Vola Crib is the ultimate choice for parents who want to provide a comfortable and stylish sleeping environment for their little one. Made with high-quality materials, this crib features a beautiful boucle fabric that is not only soft to the touch but also durable enough to withstand everyday use. The solid beech wood legs provide a sturdy base for the crib, while also adding a touch of natural beauty to the design.
The Vola Crib also comes with a toy bar, allowing you to keep your little one entertained and stimulated while they are awake. And when it's time for sleep, the breathable mattress ensures that your baby stays comfortable and cool throughout the night.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Modern design: Features a sleek and stylish look that complements any nursery decor.
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Breathable mesh sides: Ensure optimal airflow and visibility for your baby's safety and comfort.
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High-quality materials: Made from durable materials to provide a secure and sturdy sleeping environment.
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Compact design: Ideal for smaller spaces, providing a practical solution for your nursery.
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Adjustable height: Allows you to position the crib at the perfect height for easy access to your baby.
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Easy assembly: Simple setup process for hassle-free installation.
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Easy maintenance: Designed for easy cleaning and upkeep, ensuring a tidy sleeping area.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Rebecca ☆☆☆☆☆
Absolutely OBSESSED with this crib for my baby boy! It’s gorgeous & fits perfectly with my living room decor. 100% recommend it
Kloe ☆☆☆☆☆
Absolutely beautiful and super comfy! Our little lady loves it. It looks amazing and matches all our decor, so modern and really good quality.
Karlie ☆☆☆☆☆
Absolutely perfect. Not only is the crib itself absolutely gorgeous but my daughter sleeps so well at night in this. I love the idea that it comes with the two toys above giving my baby girl something to look up at. The quality is absolutely incredible. Lovely boucle material. I have had this for 4 months now and considering she uses it every single night, it looks like new. Highly recommend if you are looking for a gorgeous but very practical crib. Putting it up didn’t take long at all either, very straightforward.
2. Best Portable Crib - Kangu Foldable Crib
BASICS
Price: €109
Average Review: 4.72/5.0
Crib Weight: 6.8 kg
Crib Dimensions: 94L x 56W x 70H cm
Ensure your baby sleeps soundly with the Kangu Foldable Crib, a versatile and portable crib designed for modern parents. This foldable crib provides a cosy and secure sleeping environment, whether at home or on the go.
Its lightweight design and quick fold mechanism make it easy to transport and set up in seconds. Crafted from durable materials, the Kangu Foldable Crib combines safety and comfort, offering a practical solution for your baby's sleeping needs.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Portable design: Lightweight and easy to fold, perfect for travel and home use.
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Quick setup: Simple fold mechanism allows for fast and effortless assembly.
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Comfort and safety: Provides a cosy and secure sleeping environment for your baby.
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Durable materials: Made from high-quality materials ensuring longevity and reliability.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Lisette M. ☆☆☆☆☆
The Kangu Foldable Crib is easy to set up. As well as easy to fold with just one hand. This product is perfect for moving baby from room to room when required, also as we are a family that moves around quite a lot, this crib is also perfect for when we do travel.
Muireann H. ☆☆☆☆☆
Friend was delighted with this present for her second baby. So handy to use and comes in handy daily. Also great for visiting family and being able to put the baby down comfortably for a sleep instead of in the car seat.
Emily-Jo S. ☆☆☆☆☆
The quality of this item is amazing for the price! Also it is so easy to use & great for if you need to use at different houses! I can’t wait to use this with our second child!
3. Best Rocking Crib - Co Glide Electric Bedside Crib
BASICS
Price: €199
Average Review: 4.53/5.0
Crib Weight: 12 kg
Crib Dimensions: 112L x 109W x 81H cm (height adjustable)
The Co-Glide Electric Bedside Crib offers a perfect blend of safety, convenience, and comfort. Its electric glide motion gently rocks your baby to sleep, providing soothing comfort. The adjustable height allows you to align the crib with your bed, making nighttime feeds and comforting easy. Breathable mesh sides ensure optimal airflow and visibility, while the secure attachment system keeps the crib safely in place next to your bed.
Designed for easy assembly and portability, this crib is perfect for use at home or on the go. The machine-washable mattress cover and durable construction ensure lasting use and easy maintenance.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Electric glide motion: Provides gentle rocking to soothe your baby to sleep.
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Adjustable height: Allows for easy alignment with your bed for convenient nighttime access.
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Breathable mesh sides: Ensure optimal airflow and visibility for your baby.
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Secure attachment system: Keeps the crib safely in place next to your bed.
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Easy assembly and portability: Simple to set up and move, ideal for home or travel use.
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Machine-washable mattress cover: Easy to clean for hassle-free maintenance.
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Durable construction: Made from high-quality materials for long-lasting use.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Teuta ☆☆☆☆☆
This baby bed is just the one you need when you have a baby. My baby was in his Moses basket but would not settle there so i decided to change his bed. He sleeps so good at night now, he is right next to me and the amazing rocker option is just the best. Would strongly recommend for any new parent.
Cossy ☆☆☆☆☆
Well , I am really pleased and happy with this crib. Extremely practical, it can be used from birth up to 9kg, and it can be also used as a co-sleeper from birth, stand-alone crib or as a travel crib. Some of my favourite parts are the multi height adjustments, the 3 gliding speeds, there is even some soothing music (including the white noise, which works as a miracle for my baby). Also there is a Bluetooth feature, so you can play the music of your own choice. It's very easy to assemble, and the little dashboard panel is so easy to understand and operate with. The timer for the gentle glides is so easy to set up , and actually is one of the most used features so far. The storage area under the crib is another brilliant idea , so I can store some nappies , wipes, some cream and even my water bottle.
I really wish I had this years ago with my first one , when everything was new and frustrating as a first time mum, but now I have the chance to truly enjoy every single part of motherhood and having a newborn again.
Ameera11 ☆☆☆☆☆
I absolutely love this! Wish I had it for my other children. The baby loves sleeping in this it’s so comfy for her. Baby settles well in it, as it provides the comfort of co-sleeping without any of the risks. Its construction is of high quality. All the settings are very useful I love that it has built in glide settings so you're not having to sit and rock it the baby can be rocked gently while you both get some sleep. Amount of nights it has saved sleep deprived newborn parents is unreal. Put the rocking motion on and she would settle back to sleep after a feed. It sits right up against our kingsize divan bed. It is a decent size so it lasts quite a while. The main thing for us is that our baby settles so well in this crib. She loves it and it makes night feeds so much easier! Can not recommend enough.
4. Best Co Sleeper Crib - Night Night Bedside Crib
BASICS
Price: €149
Average Review: 4.0/5.0
Crib Weight: 7 kg
Crib Dimensions: 92L x 75W x 56H cm
The Night Night Bedside Crib is designed as a stand alone crib or as a co-sleeper next to your bed. As a co-sleeper it attaches easily to your bed with quick release straps and drop-down side. Perfect when you're breastfeeding and keeping baby close for their first 6 months.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Stand-alone or co-sleeper design: Versatile use as a standalone crib or securely attached co-sleeper.
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Breathable mesh window: Ensures excellent ventilation and clear visibility of your baby.
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Anti-allergy mattress: Offers comfort and support while protecting against allergens.
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Quick assembly: Designed for fast and easy setup without hassle.
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Portable carry bag: Allows for effortless transformation and travel convenience.
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Perfect bedside companion: Keeps your baby close for nighttime comfort and bonding.
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Age-appropriate design: Suitable for babies up to 6 months.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Khadiza K. ☆☆☆☆☆
I haven’t used this crib yet as my baby isn’t here yet but I think it’s a great bedside crib. I thought it would be the size of a Moses basket but it is slightly bigger which I’m happy with. The sides are high enough so my toddler can’t get to the baby without supervision. It was very easy to assemble and easy to dissemble. Also like the fact that it comes with a carry bag and can be flat packed for travels. It has little wheels at the bottom of the legs makes it easy to move around on a wooden floor. The colours are great and the quality of the crib is really good. Nice and sturdy.
Michellek ☆☆☆☆☆
The Baby Elegance Night Night Crib comes in a travel bag, with an anti-allergy mattress, two straps to attach to the bed and instruction booklet. It has a modern wood-like design and is very easy to put up. One side of the crib can be lowered if needed, making carrying baby in and out for night feeds much easier. The mesh design makes it easier to check on my baby and also makes the crib more breathable. The anti-allergy mattress provided is quite firm yet looks comfortable for my baby. Overall, a great and modern looking crib, the fact that it comes with a travel bag makes it more convenient to bring around.
Worthy9 ☆☆☆☆☆
Really love the modern stylish feel to this crib. Fits into my decor while being compact and comfortable for my baby the side opening is such a handy feature for night feeding lifting baby with minimum fuss. Great to be able to have little one close while still following safe sleeping advice, and mesh side allows easy viewing for peace of mind .
5. Best Bedside Crib - Dote Bedside Crib
BASICS
Price: €129
Average Review: 4.7/5.0
Crib Weight: 11 kg
Crib Dimensions: 110L x 70W x 55H cm (height adjustable)
The Dote Bedside Crib is designed to provide a safe and cosy sleeping environment for your baby, while keeping them close to you during the night. Its breathable mesh sides promote airflow and ensure visibility, giving you peace of mind. The adjustable height feature allows you to perfectly align the crib with your bed, making nighttime feeding and comforting easier.
The secure attachment system ensures the crib stays firmly in place next to your bed. Easy to assemble and portable, the Dote Bedside Crib is a practical and convenient choice for new parents. The removable and washable mattress cover adds to its ease of use and maintenance.
SPECIAL FEATURES
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Breathable mesh sides: Ensure optimal airflow and visibility for your baby's safety and comfort.
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Adjustable height: Allows for perfect alignment with your bed for easy nighttime access.
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Secure attachment: Keeps the crib firmly in place next to your bed.
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Easy assembly: Simple setup process makes it convenient for new parents.
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Portable design: Lightweight and easy to move around the house or for travel.
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Easy care: Removable, washable mattress cover for hassle-free cleaning and maintenance.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
Bob ☆☆☆☆☆
Great cot, very stable and safe, comfortable mattress, easy access to baby and net side panels great for seeing baby without getting up. Easy to assemble and great that it adjusts height so easily. It’s been a life safer after a c section!
BusyMamaY ☆☆☆☆☆
So thrilled with this crib. Easy to put together, comfy mattress and our little one has gone from only sleeping for 90 minutes in bed with me to full 5 hour blocks and I can sleep with the duvet again - incredible.
Gillian ☆☆☆☆☆
Excellent price and quality. Easy to put together. Granddaughter sleeps peacefully in it. Plenty of room for her to stretch out. Good visibility through side mesh. Easy to move around with wheels, they also lock, so once in place it doesn't move, especially with the straps that go round our bed..looked at some others which are a lot more expensive and basically do the same thing.
FAQ
1. What is a "next to me" crib, and how does it differ from a standard crib?
A "next to me” crib is designed to attach securely to the side of an adult bed, allowing parents to have their baby close by during sleep. This setup facilitates easier nighttime feeding and comforting. In contrast, a standard crib or bassinet is a standalone unit placed separately in the room. Our next to me cribs include the Co Glide Electric Bedside Crib, Night Night Bedside Crib,and Dote Bedside Crib
2. How long can my baby use a next to me crib?
The usage duration for a next to me crib depends on the specific model and the baby's development. Generally, these cribs are suitable from birth until the baby reaches a certain weight limit, often around 9 kg (~6 months), or starts to sit up unaided. It's essential to follow the manual’s guidelines regarding weight and developmental milestones to ensure safety.
3. Are next to me cribs safe for newborns?
Yes, when used correctly, next to me cribs can provide a safe sleeping environment for newborns. They allow parents to keep their babies close, which can facilitate bonding and make nighttime feedings more convenient. However, it's crucial to follow the manual’s instructions for assembly and use, ensure the crib is securely attached to the adult bed, and avoid placing soft items like pillows or blankets inside the crib to reduce the risk of suffocation.
4. What type of mattress is best for a baby crib?
A firm mattress is recommended for infants to reduce the risk of suffocation and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). The mattress should maintain its shape and not conform to the baby's head. Additionally, choosing a mattress with a waterproof cover can help maintain hygiene. Baby Elegance provides multiple options for crib-specific mattresses and bedding.
5. Can I use a portable crib as a permanent sleeping solution at home?
While portable cribs are designed for travel and temporary use, some models, such as the Kangu Foldable Crib, are sturdy enough for regular use at home, especially in smaller living spaces. However, it's important to ensure that the crib provides adequate space for your child to grow and that it meets all safety standards for long-term use.
Which is the Best Bassinet or Next to Me Crib for You?
Finding the best crib your baby comes down to your priorities—whether that’s portability, ease of use, or added features like breathable materials and modern designs. The Baby Elegance range offers a variety of thoughtfully designed options to suit every family's needs, giving your baby a cosy and secure spot to sleep in any situation.
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