Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

bedside cots uk cots (also called co sleeper bedside cot-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, after which your baby is ready to move to the cot.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to assemble and came in its own bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size in size, bedside crib that Turns into cot with cots smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However cots are generally used by children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard, which can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. Choosing the larger of the two is a good option for children who want to sleep in it until they are +/- three.

MFM mother home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot sale cot was slightly bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or soothing and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's seen that are flimsy.

Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be raised to a level that is comfortable for feeding your the baby. It also needs to be able to be dropped down out of the way so that you can lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or to soothe. This feature is particularly useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For example the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

It is also important to consider the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some mums find it easier to get their babies out of standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest level, some mothers prefer a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option with one of our mum testers saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can use at the push of one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should not be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance generally approximately 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib, ranging from simple to lavish. Some of the more expensive options come with features like an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or a swivelling footrest that allows you to reach your child when you need to feed them. You can also find models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require the bed for extended durations of time. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, said it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after the C-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a lining, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's slightly larger than the other cribs for bed we've tested but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant as it means you can move the bassinet from side to side and one of its sides can be lowered down to make access easier especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or their nappy. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from a c-section. You should look for an option that lets you lower the bed's side by pressing a button. This will allow you to easily lift your child up without having to get out of bed. This is crucial, particularly when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillowcases and duvets which could cause your baby bedside sleeper to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that they satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are entrapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside travel crib sleepers which can be converted to other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside beds to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets by using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November of 2021.