Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their babies at night without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to transition to an actual bed.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used around the house. It also features a manual rocking feature. It was easy to set up and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However they are typically used by children up to the age of three. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which convert into a toddler bed or cot beds. Selecting the larger one is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.

Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too large for the baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or Large Bedside Cot soothing and that the quality is great when compared to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.

Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed choose one that can be raised up to a height that is comfortable for you to feed your the baby. It must also be lower to a level that is not in the way so that you can pull your baby to feed them at night or comfort him. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as a C-section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.

It is also important to consider the height you would like the base of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It is a collapsible side you can press at the touch one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head up without assistance, usually at approximately 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert a bassinet/foldable bedside crib sleeping system into a cot you must take the sides off as soon as they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in nightlight and a calming centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or a swivelling base that allows you to reach your baby for feedings. 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 a bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This is ideal for new mums recovering from Caesareans or who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable particularly after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also comes with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's bigger than the other cribs for bed that we've tested, but it folds into its travel bag to make it a small size when not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib explaining how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It has a great design that is extremely simple to operate and is extremely durable. 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 added.

Safety

A large bedside cot wooden cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or large bedside cot her nappy. This is why it's perfect for new mothers who may still recovering from a C section. You should look for an option that allows you to lower the side of the bed by pressing a button. This allows you to lift your child up without getting out of bed. This is important, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding 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 NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product like gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper cot sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are trapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.