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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their babies at night, without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby is required to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model comes with a bassinet that can be lifted off to use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was easy to assemble, and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. If you're considering 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 bed. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a larger cot, it's a good option to select the larger one.

Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried the product at home, was pleased that it was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too big for the baby's room. She says that it is easy to get the baby bedside co sleeper 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 flimsy.

Emily, another home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Unlike some International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib, choose one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be lower out of the way, so that you can pull your baby towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is especially helpful when you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

You should also consider how low you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mums find it easier to get their babies out of the standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option and one of our mum test subjects saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that is easy to use at the push of the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided typically around 6 months. This is due to the risk 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 crib it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't climb out or get out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibrating to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even an adjustable base that allows you to easily get your baby's food in the right place. Some models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in bed for longer periods 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 a C-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than the other cribs for bed we've tried, but it folds flat in its travel bag, so it's quite compact when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib, explaining how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is a fantastic design that is very maneuverable and is extremely durable. She said that the swivelling bassinet base was a great idea since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A large bedside crib bedside cot's main safety characteristic is the fact that it can easily be moved up or down so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or his or her nappy. This is why it's perfect for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. You should choose the design that lets you lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to easily raise your child without getting out of bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows which could cause your baby to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside cot bed sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement 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 currently reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.