Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also has an option to rock manually. It was easy to set up and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. old. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard - which can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger size.

MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also comes with a reflux incline option and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted 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 purchase a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside, choose one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It should also be able to be lower to a level that is not in the way so that you can pull your child towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is particularly useful if you're recovering from a C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. Some moms find it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. One of our mum testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with an easily collapsible side that you can push at the touch a button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to note that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure they don't climb out or get out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside use with a range of styles from simple to lavish. The more expensive options could include features like a built-in night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even the swivelling base which makes it easier to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be transformed into an infant bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards best bedside cot uk Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This makes it perfect for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after the c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than the other cribs for bed that we've tested, however it folds down into its bag for travel, making it a small bedside cot size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed for both parents and babies. It is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was brilliant since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety 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 his or her nappies. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from a c-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side with the press of a button, so you can easily lift your baby up without getting out of bed. This is important, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside travel crib sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However the CPSC determined that these requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

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

The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside cot used sleeping. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.