Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, when 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 throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was easy to set up and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden bedside cot cots - big and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be able to sleep in the larger cot, it's an excellent idea to choose the larger size.

Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested the product at home, liked that it was a bit bigger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too big for her baby’s room. It's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or soothing and that the quality is great in comparison to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also comes with an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed, look for one that can be elevated to a height that is comfortable for you to feed your babies. It should also be able to be dropped down so that you can pull your baby towards you for feedings at night or soothing. This feature is particularly helpful in the event of recovering from a C Section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

You should also think about how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to get their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mom testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It is an easily collapsible side that which you can use to touch a button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is because of the danger of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot, you will have to remove the sides when they are ready to do this. This will prevent them from climbing out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an integrated light or a center of calm which plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier - especially after her c-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking bedside crib with wheels crib - https://hikvisiondb.webcam/wiki/eliasenheide9378, feature. It's slightly larger than some of the other cribs for bed we've tested but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and children. 'It has an excellent design that is very easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from C-sections,' she added.

Safety

The main safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it is able to be adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their child when they need to feed, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from an C-section. You should choose the design that allows you to lower the side of the bed with a simple button press. This allows you to lift your child without having to get out of bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older 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, like pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues that include gaps between a 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 looked into the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However, the CPSC found that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents where infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside cots for newborns beds which can be converted into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets by using an attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.

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