Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their children at night without the danger of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used around the home. It also comes with a manual rocking feature. It was easy to assemble and came with its own travel bedside crib bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available that are large and standard both of which will convert into a cot/toddler mattress. Choosing the larger of the two is a good option for children who want to sleep in it until they reach +/- three.

MFM mother home test Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket, but not too large for Large Bedside Cot the space of her baby's. She says it's easy to lift her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy.

Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It should also be able to be lower out of the way, large bedside cot so you can raise your baby towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is particularly useful when you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.

It is also important to consider how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their children out of traditional Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has a collapsible side which you can use to touch a button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is typically at around 6 months. This is because of the possibility of suffocation. It's also important to know that if you choose a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must remove the sides as soon as your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't climb out or fall out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. The most luxurious models could include features such as an integrated night light and a calming centre that plays sounds and music and has two levels of vibrations to help soothe baby back to sleep, or the swivelling base which makes it easier to reach your child for feedings. You can also find models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to a larger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the other side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for new mums recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after having a C-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and comes with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking bedside crib function. It's bigger than the other cribs we tested, but it folds into its bag for travel, making it relatively compact when it's not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she appreciated the bedside baby bed crib's function. She claimed that it was designed for parents and infants. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be lowered down to facilitate access especially for new mothers who are recovering from c-sections,' she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it is able to be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or her nappy. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side with the press of a button so you can easily lift your baby up without having to get out of the bed. This is particularly crucial as your baby grows older and more mobile. You'll also want to be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, like pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped between a bedside cot co sleeper rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to other modes such as play yards and bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add an alternative provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently attached or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside cot for twins. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.