There are many differences between the supporters of the
co-sleeping cradle
and those of the independent bed in a separate bedroom. But one thing in common brings them together: promoting the best sleep for their babies. As with everything, there are pros and cons to each of the methods. Let's take a look at the co-sleeping, or co-sleeping, more and more in vogue among new parents, while the co-sleeping was very popular a few years ago in families, often large and lacking space. But it is not a question of making baby sleep in the parental bed, because this would be a risk of suffocation. It is therefore a question of installing your child in a co-sleeping cradle, which is juxtaposed to your bed. Its security is therefore assured.
The first advantage of the co-sleeping cradle is that parents can stay close to the newborn, all night long.
This is convenient for breastfeeding, no need to get up for feedings, taking the bottle or in case of frequent awakenings.
Then, this practice makes it possible to consolidate the close bond with the mother, already established during pregnancy.
Baby can smell his mom, and it reassures him to spend a peaceful night and develop.
Co-sleeping is therefore beneficial and reassuring for both parents and baby, provided you choose a suitable co-sleeping cradle.
You can even add a bed bumper if you wish.
Our selection :
Chicco Next2Me Dream co-sleeping cradle
Our
favorite
Maxi-Cosi co-sleeping Iora
Calidoo co-sleeping cradle
Co-sleeping cot Dodi
Co-sleeping bed Neste Up 2-in-1
Co-sleeping baby bed Waldin
BabyBay co-sleeping bed in natural beech
Theo Lionelo co-sleeping cradle
Co-sleeping bed Vitalispa Sophie
Bambino World wooden co-sleeping baby bed
Chicco Next2Me co-sleeping cradle
Amazon
€ 232.78
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 249.10
SEE
The Redoubt
€ 249.99
SEE
The co-sleeping cradle of the well-known childcare brand Chicco is not called Next2Me Dream for nothing.
With its 11 levels of height adjustment, it can be installed near any model of parental bed.
Practical, therefore, but also super comfortable so that baby feels reassured during his night.
It is perfect for babies from birth to six months old.
Adjustable in height
Foldable feet
Carry bag included
Mattress too thin
Mattresses not in standard sizes
Maxi-Cosi co-sleeping Iora
Amazon
€ 209
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 229
SEE
The Redoubt
€ 209.99
SEE
Co-sleeping with the Iora cradle is the promise of lovely dreamy nights for babies.
Supplied with its mattress, it is equipped with a very practical sliding function during the night.
Its large basket is spacious enough to fit all the necessary items (change, diapers, etc.).
If you are a fan of weekends and other stays, you can carry this crib with you everywhere.
Easy to fold and transport
Mattress, strap and carrying bag included
His weight
Quite hard mattress
Calidoo co-sleeping cradle
Amazon
€ 91
SEE
The Redoubt
€ 124.99
SEE
Two-in-one, the Calidoo co-sleeping bed also doubles as a freestanding cot.
Its easy opening allows it to be transformed into a co-sleeping cradle in the blink of an eye.
In the event of reflux or a minor cold, it is tilted so that the baby feels a little better.
The four casters are handy for moving this cozy little nest around the house.
It has five positions to adjust and two straps for baby's safety.
Compatible with all beds
Easy to assemble
Mattress thickness
Mattress a little hard
Co-sleeping cot Dodi
Amazon
€ 110.62
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 137.58
SEE
Usable from birth to six months, the Dodi co-sleeping cradle has an ultra-comfortable 4 cm thick mattress.
Its reclining position makes it easier to wake up baby when he is suffering from reflux or congested nostrils.
The French brand Nania has thought of everything so that you keep an eye on baby while he sleeps with this co-sleeping cradle.
Quite compact in shape, it fits near any bed, and in any room, even a small one.
Anti-reflux tilted position
Zip closure
Retractable legs with casters
Only up to 6 months
Inconvenient bed attachment system
Co-sleeping Neste Up 2-in-1
Amazon
€ 119.90
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 139
SEE
To keep baby close to you, here is the Neste Up co-sleeping bed.
It can be transformed in the blink of an eye, thanks to its folding wall, into an independent baby bed or travel cot.
The firmness of its mattress, which can be tilted in the event of reflux or a blocked nose, makes it an ergonomic bed.
Ideal for breastfeeding baby during the night or to reassure him if he wakes up several times in his sleep.
Mattress and sheet included
Robust
Complicated assembly instructions
Few colors available
Co-sleeping baby bed Waldin
Amazon
€ 104.99
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 113.99
SEE
The co-sleeping bed from the Waldin brand is made of natural and untreated materials, solid beech wood.
Once mounted and secured to the parental bed, everyone can sleep soundly.
Safety is assured.
The sleeping surface is large (90 x 55 cm).
The wheels are equipped with a braking system.
The wood finishes add a touch of elegance.
Natural materials
Very good quality
Difficult to adjust to the parental bed
Short assembly instructions
BabyBay bed in natural beech
Amazon
€ 159
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 231.91
SEE
Something natural for quiet dodos.
This is the promise of the BabyBay co-sleeping bed in beech.
Its rounded sides add an extra touch of cocooning, all of which attaches easily to the edges of your bed.
The height adjustment is atypical, because without slit, continuously.
Everything can be fixed without tools and in complete safety so that baby is always closer to you.
Available in several wood colors
Adjustable to several heights
Beautiful wood quality
Rounded mattress shape
Accessories sold separately
Theo Lionelo co-sleeping cradle
Amazon
€ 119.99
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 124.99
SEE
Lionelo's Theo co-sleeping baby bed has everything you need to ensure that your little one falls asleep serenely close to you.
Adjustable to any type of bed, it has five levels of height adjustment.
Several accessories are provided, such as a mosquito net, the transport bag, as well as an accessory bag.
Its mattress has a nice thickness of 4 cm.
Complete with several accessories
Tiltable
Its size (94.5 x 55 x 80.5 cm)
Up to 6 months only
Not for small spaces
Co-sleeping bed Vitalispa Sophie
Amazon
€ 144.90
SEE
Cdiscount
€ 149.90
SEE
With its box spring that can be adjusted to four heights, the Vitalispa Sophie co-sleeping bed adapts to both high and low beds.
Its manufacture in solid poplar makes it a cradle of high quality, stable and design.
Rather light (6 kg), it moves easily with its two wheels.
The cot bumper and mattress are sold with the cradle, as well as two side bar modules to convert to a separate bed.
The quality of the wood
Easy to assemble and disassemble
The low thickness of the mattress
One color
Bambino World wooden co-sleeping baby bed
Cdiscount
104 €
SEE
The Redoubt
105 €
SEE
Three-in-one, the Bambino World co-sleeping crib is a co-sleeping cradle with three closed sides, which can be transformed into a traditional bed (all four sides closed), but also into a sofa when baby begins to sit up.
The bed base is adjustable in height for the co-sleeping function and to connect the cradle to your bed.
So that baby can spend peaceful nights by your side.
High quality solid pine
Rounded corners
Difficult to climb
One color
Until what age should we favor the co-sleeping cradle?
Co-sleeping cradles, like traditional cradles, have a maximum age of use for safety and weight reasons. It is advisable to put your baby to bed in a co-sleeping cradle until the age of 6 months or a weight of approximately 9 kg. In any case, as soon as your little one starts to turn around, sit down, lean on his arms, then it's time to move on to a baby cot with bars, in his own room, or always in co-sleeping mode in your own room. It is still recommended to install baby in his own room from the age of 6 months, because, on the one hand, the risk of sudden infant death is much lower, and on the other hand, for the parents, it's time to find a bit of privacy. Also, it is easier for baby to cope with the separation at this age,according to early childhood professionals. In any case, follow your instincts: if baby returns to his room at the age of 4 months or 10 months, it's up to you, as long as the family balance is preserved. Remember: every baby has their own rhythm. The delicate question remains however the passage between these two stages: co-sleeping and independent bed.
How to get baby used to his own room after several months of co-sleeping?
For a smooth transition from the parental room to the children's room, you often have to be patient.
Any change can be stressful for your baby.
Fortunately, there are a few tips to make everything go as smoothly as possible, without too much crying.
What if you started with naps in the separate bed ...
You can start by getting your baby used to sleeping in his room, and in his bed, during the day's naps.
There are also many co-sleeping cradles that easily convert into independent beds and which, equipped with casters, can be moved from one room to another effortlessly.
Once he gets used to his naps, you can then move on to bedtime.
… puis installez des rituels au coucher
La meilleure solution pour qu’il s’adapte au mieux est de ritualiser ce moment qui est un moment de séparation pour bébé, donc un moment forcément difficile. Parmi les rituels les plus fréquents, il y a la lecture d’une petite histoire, le massage, la petite chanson, un peu de musique… Des petits rituels pour faire accepter l’endormissement seul. Plus grand, il pourra même vous guider pour choisir son nouveau modèle de lit enfant.
Quels sont les critères pour bien choisir un berceau cododo ?
Pour bien choisir un berceau de cododo, différents critères sont à regarder avec soin. Tout d’abord, sachez qu’il existe deux sortes de lits de co-sleeping.
Le berceau de co-sleeping modulable
Il y a le berceau indépendant avec un côté qui se baisse ou se plie lorsque vous avez besoin de prendre bébé pendant la nuit. Sa hauteur atteint généralement les 70 cm. Il y a aussi le lit de cododo qui se fixe au lit parental.
Le lit de cododo qui se fixe au lit parental
Le lit de cododo avec fixation se fixe directement à votre lit. Le lit de bébé est donc ouvert d’un côté, celui situé vers votre lit. La hauteur de ce type de berceau s’ajuste selon différentes hauteurs, et selon les modèles. Parfois jusqu’à 10 positions différentes. En règle générale, tous ces lits cododo s’adaptent à tous les types de lits parentaux pour une sécurité maximale. Pour les lits avec tiroirs intégrés, pensez à regarder les modèles de berceaux à pieds rétractables.
Des lits de cododo en bois en aluminium
Côté matériau, vous aurez le choix entre le lit en bois qui est robuste et apporte une touche esthétique agréable à votre intérieur, et le lit en aluminium qui se transporte facilement, car plus léger. Les lits en bois affichent leur côté naturel et respectueux de l’environnement, et sont généralement plus chers. Il est important qu’il soit en bois lourd (hêtre par exemple) et non pas une matière trop légère qui serait moins robuste et durable. En aluminium ou acier, ils offrent une touche plus moderne, et des coloris plus nombreux et souvent élégants (gris, noir, bleu nuit…).
Où trouver des berceaux cododo ?
Dans les magasins spécialisés
Toutes les marques de puériculture (Chicco, Bébé Confort, Babymoov, Kinderkraft, BabyBay…) proposent des berceaux de cododo, qu’ils soient en bois ou en aluminium, modulables ou avec fixation. Vous disposez d’un large choix de coloris et d’options (avec sac de transport, avec matelas…). Vous les retrouverez dans les magasins spécialisés comme Aubert, Autour de bébé, Vertbaudet, Orchestra, Natalys… ainsi que sur les sites Internet dédiés. L’avantage de ces magasins est d’obtenir des conseils précis pour vous aider dans votre choix.
Sur Internet
Si votre choix est presque fait et que vous avez déjà une bonne idée de ce que vous voulez, alors les sites de vente généraliste (Amazon, Cdiscount, La Redoute…) sont faits pour vous. C’est le moment aussi de comparer les prix pour faire des économies. Avec ces sites, il est aussi facile d’obtenir les avis d’utilisateurs ou des professionnels de la petite enfance. Si vous choisissez d’acquérir un lit de cododo d’occasion, prenez bien soi de vérifier l’état des attaches (sangles…) et l’adaptabilité à votre propre lit. Si vous êtes hésitant, la plupart des lits de cododo sont 2-en-1, c’est-à-dire transformables en lits indépendants. L’important au final est de faire selon vos envies et vos besoins pour que bébé et toute la famille se reposent sereinement.
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