Why Most Bedside Cribs Don’t Fit High Beds (And What You Can Do About It)
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If you have a high bed and have started looking for a bedside crib for your baby, you’ve probably come across a frustrating problem — most of them simply don’t fit higher beds.
The hidden problem with bedside cribs
Most bedside cribs in the UK are designed to fit beds between around 50–65 cm high. A few stretch slightly higher, but very few go beyond 70 cm.
The reality is that modern beds — especially divans, ottoman beds, and those with mattress toppers — are often much higher, sometimes reaching 70–75 cm or more.
That’s where the problem starts.
Parents are often left:
- Searching endlessly for a bedside crib for a high bed
- Trying makeshift solutions like bed risers or mattress adjustments (Not recommended)
- Or settling for a setup that doesn’t feel quite right
Why height really matters
When choosing a next-to-me crib, alignment is everything.
A properly set up bedside crib should:
- Sit level with your mattress
- Attach securely with no gaps
- Allow easy, safe access to your baby during the night
If the height is off, even by a few centimetres, it can affect both safety and peace of mind.
A simple solution: designed for higher beds
At Huddle we created a bedside crib specifically to solve this problem.
Our Huddle bedside crib reaches heights of up to 78 cm, making it the highest bedside crib available in the UK.
That means:
- It’s suitable for taller beds (70–80 cm range)
- No need for unsafe adjustments or compromises
- A better fit for non standard beds and real-life setups
Designed around real parents
We didn’t start with a design trend — we started by identifying a real frustration and a problem.
Parents were already asking:
- “What’s the best bedside crib for a high bed?”
- “Why don’t bedside cribs go high enough?”
So we built something that actually answers those questions and solves the problem.
Finding the right bedside crib for your home
If you’re choosing a crib, one of the most important things you must do is measure your bed height first. Measure to the top of your mattress.
From there, look for:
- A wide adjustment range
- Clear maximum height specifications
- A secure, gap-free fit
If your bed is on the higher side, it’s worth specifically searching for:
👉 “bedside crib for high bed UK”
👉 “extra tall bedside crib”
Final thought
A bedside crib should make life easier — not create extra stress.
By designing for real bed heights, we believe parents shouldn’t have to compromise between comfort, safety, and practicality.
If you’ve been struggling to find a crib that fits your setup, you’re not alone — but there is now a better option.