Chicco Next2Me Dream, Grey | Side-Sleeping Crib, Adjustable Height, inc. Mattress and Travel Bag

Product Information

This product is intended for a child who is not able to sit, to turn around and to pull themselves up with their hands and knees. The Chicco Next2Me Air the latest addition to the award-winning Chicco Next2Me collection, promoting enhanced airflow and allowing little ones to sleep comfortably next to their parents all night long. Chicco Next2Me Magic is the most innovative side sleeping solution on the market. Designed with a host of exciting and innovative new features, including a one-handed sliding side panel, which makes it easier than ever to reach little one during the night. It is possible to lean in to the cot to feed – but doing so is not easy or comfortable, meaning the safety aspect of the cot does somewhat impede on its original USP in my opinion. Ultimately, if you’re wondering which is superior between the Chicco Next to Me Original or Dream, I’d have to say it depends on your priorities. Chicco Next to Me Dream vs Magic

Suitable from birth, the Chicco Next2me Go is the smart co-sleeping solution with an instant folding system that allows the crib to fold and be set up in just 3 seconds!

Which is the best Next2Me crib?

Do not use the product with beds where the distance between the upper surface of the bed frame and the upper surface of the mattress is less than 21 cm. While this new feature will of course make life that little bit easier, comparing the Chicco Next to Me Magic vs Dream doesn’t get around the issues described above: the safety mechanism which prevents lowering the side all the way remains. The Next2Me Air is all about breathability, with all 4 sides of the crib designed with wide netted material to ensure optimal ventilation to keep baby comfortable all night long. Another bonus of having all mesh sides is that you can see baby from every angle, so no matter where you are you can always keep an eye on your little one. When the product is fastened to the bed, there must be no gaps between the lowered side of the crib and the mattress of the parents’ bed.

For parents looking for a crib compatible with divan beds, all three cribs in the Chicco Next2Me range feature adjustable feet. The Chicco Next2Me Magic is designed with retractable feet, whilst the Chicco Next2Me Dream and Chicco Next2Me Air feature folding feet. Do not use the product if the mattress of the parents’ bed has a height of less than 49 cm or more than 64 cm.

The new Chicco Next 2 Me Dream has everything that the original model has, plus additional features which make it stand out from the crowd. The 11 adjustable heights mean that it can fit onto any bed, and the Next2me Dream can also be used stand-alone and as a travel cot, with carry bag included. With two mesh sides for optimal airflow, the crib is kept well aerated ensuring your baby's comfort. This also enables you to keep an eye on your snoozing little one, even when the side is up.

The Next2Me Forever also boasts 4 mesh sides for optimal air circulation and to allow curious little ones to see their surroundings. Yes, it is very easy to set up, I did it in a matter of minutes without the instruction manual as it was very intuitive. I love the elegance of the design and the colour goes with everything. When not in use, it is practically folded down and stored, and the adjustable height on the legs makes it easy to attach to all kinds of beds. Unfortunately it also means that breastfeeding is not quite the beautiful experience I’d romanticised: I still have to lift Elfin out of the Chicco co sleeper cot to feed her, which kind of negates its initial purpose for me. For parents looking for a crib that tilts to aid with congestion and reflux, all three cribs in the Chicco Next2Me range can be tilted to aid with this. For parents looking for a one handed opening side panel, the Chicco Next2Me Dream and features this. Alternatively, the Chicco Next2Me Magic features a one-touch sliding side panel.

I would buy this over other cribs as it is so well-designed for night feeds. Being able to stay in bed to breastfeed, without getting up constantly, reduces stress and time awake, which makes everything more manageable.

Yes, the features I really liked were: the ability to change the height so that the crib could fit perfectly onto our bed, the super soft sides which meant that my three-month-old didn't wake herself up when she hit the sides in the night and the fact that it was so easily folded up to take away on holiday. Incredibly, from the very first night she was perfectly content in there – although I did line the relatively hard mattress (compared to ours on which she’d got used to sleeping) with a couple of very soft blankets to make it cosier for her. I attribute the easy transition in part to the space and closeness to me.Any of the Next2Me cribs (apart from the Next2Me Forever) boast this dual functionality. The latest addition to the collection, the Next2Me Pop Up Travel Cot has been designed to make travel a breeze! As easy as 1,2,3 with cot's instant folding feature, collapse your Next2Me Pop Up in 3 seconds without having to remove any parts! Once folded, the cot is compact and easy to carry so simply place it into your Next2Me Pop Up Travel Bag (included) to set off to your destination. No need to threat about whether your Next2Me Pop Up will be compatible with your accommodation's bed, the cot includes 6 different height levels and foldable feet so your cot can adjust to any size of bed! Do you want a crib that you can raise and lower the partition at will once it's attached to your bed? For added convenience, once folded, the Next2me is super compact and thanks to its travel bag (included), can be taken anywhere, making the Next2me Go the perfect travel crib for smart parents. It made the early days and nights with a newborn so much easier, as you don't have to get out of bed every time you want to soothe your baby in the night, simply reach out and hold their hand. You can also lift them out, to feed them in bed very easily. If we had known about this crib from the beginning, it would have saved us so much hassle and ensured we had more sleep. The crib can be used as a bedside crib allowing your baby to sleep safely side-by-side for the first 6 months whilst adding peace of mind to parents as baby is close by. The Next2Me can also be used as a stand-alone crib and a travel crib, perfect for overnight stays at grandparents. With a zip side panel that folds down, the Next2Me Air offers the same popular functions as the original side-sleeping crib, Next2Me, allowing parents to share a space with their little one without risking their safety during the night. Thanks to the folding feet, the Chicco Next2Me Air is suitable for most beds, including divans.