Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to transition to an actual cot.

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that you can use around the house and a manual rocking function. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own travel cot bedside bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler mattress. If you wish for your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's a good idea to pick the larger size.

MFM mother home tester Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are cheap bedside cot and flimsy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It should also be able to be lowered to the ground so that you can pull your baby closer to you for feedings at night or to soothe. This is particularly useful in the event of recovering from a C section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of the standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has an easy-to-fold side that which you can use to press of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is typically at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib, you will need to remove the sides as soon as your child is ready for this to ensure they don't climb out or get out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use with a range of styles from simple to lavish. The most luxurious models could include features like a built-in nightlight and a calming centre which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibrations to help soothe baby back to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to easily get your baby's food in the right place. Certain models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This is perfect for new mums recovering from Caesarean births, or those who need to remain in bed for extended periods. Jasmine, large bedside cot a MFM mom who tried this product at home, stated that it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib and has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds into its bag for travel cot bedside crib, making it relatively compact when it's not in use.

MFM mom home test Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib, she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier especially for mothers who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

Safety

A large bedside cot bed cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it can be easily moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or her nappies. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side with the push of a button, so you can easily lift your baby without having to get out of bed. This is essential, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets that can cause your baby 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-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and large bedside cot other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example they would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not feasible or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are trapped by the bedside crib to cot rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses which can be converted to other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets through the use of a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November 2021.