Miranda Brandow

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

small bedside cot cots (also known as co sleeper bedside cot-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are not recommended for use up to 6 months when your baby is required to move into a cot or a moses basket.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be used around the house. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used until three years old. older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available both large and standard both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler mattress. Choosing the larger one is a good option when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach +/- three.

MFM mom home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to get 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 is another home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed choose one that can be raised to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your babies. It must also be able of being dropped to the ground so that you can lift your baby closer to you for feedings at night or to soothe. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from 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 level you would like the base of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. One of our testers for mums mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with a collapsible side you can push at the press of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside baby sleeper sleeping device should only be used in the event that your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is because of the possibility of suffocation. It's also important to know that if you opt for a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a cot and vice versa, you must begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't climb out or get out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. Some of the more luxurious options include features such as a built-in light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example 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 bedside co sleeper to the crib and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require a the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after the C-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's a bit bigger than other cribs for bed we've looked at, but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it is relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She said that the bassinet's pivoting base was a great idea since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access, especially for new mums recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security feature is that it can easily be raised or large bedside cot lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or their nappy. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from the c-section. You should choose a design which allows you to lower the bed's side with a single button press. This will allow you to raise your child without getting out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows which could 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) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were trapped between a bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses which can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets using an attachment that is removable and large bedside cot can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be released in November of 2021.