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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. They are recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby is ready to move to an actual bed.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model has an integrated bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also has a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used until three years old. older. 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/toddler bed. Choosing the larger of the two is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.

MFM mom home test Jasmine was pleased that this bedside crib or cot cot was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that the quality is better than other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Emily who is a home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the best bedside cot Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside make sure it can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It should also be able of being dropped to the ground to allow you to lift your baby closer to you for night feeds or soothing. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is how low you want the base of your cot to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets when the base is situated at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option and one of our mum testers stating that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can use at the push of a button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet should only be used until your baby can hold their head up without assistance typically approximately 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. It is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, you must remove the sides when they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from climbing out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. Some of the more luxurious options include features like an integrated light and a soothing center which plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. Certain models can be converted into the 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 won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from Caesareans or who have to stay in bed for extended periods. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried this product at home, said that it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after having a c-section.

Another alternative 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 includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than some of the other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that 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 because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her nappies. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C-section. It is recommended to choose an option that allows you to lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. This will allow you to easily lift your child without having to get out of bed. This is essential, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside 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 adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However, the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside baby sleeper sleepers which can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multiuse bedside crib and cot sleepers to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets through the use of an attachment that is removable and can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be released in November of 2021.