Guide To Large Bedside Cot: The Intermediate Guide On Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

bedside cot crib cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby bedside cot is ready to move to an actual cot.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and an option to rock manually. It was simple to put together and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used up to three years older. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard - which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. Selecting the larger one is a good choice for children who want to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.

Jasmine, an MFM mum who tested the product at home, said she liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for the room of her baby. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot for evening feedings or to soothe and that it's quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Emily, another home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora which is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also rocks. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed, look for one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your babies. It should also be able to be lower to a level that is not in the way so you can raise your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is particularly useful when you're recovering from C-section. For example, 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 think about is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It is an easy-to-fold side that which you can use to push of a button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head up without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. Be aware that when your child is old enough to turn the bedside sleeper into a cot, they will need to remove the sides as soon as they are able to do this. This will prevent them from getting out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to lavish. Some of the more luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. You may also find some models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot 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 having to get up. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require the bed for extended durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made her baby much easier - especially after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It includes an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than some of the other bedside cribs we tried, but it folds flat in its travel cot bedside crib bag, so it is relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed for parents and infants. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was a great idea because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or her nappies. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. You should look for an option that lets you lower the bed's side with a single button press. This allows you to raise your child without getting out of bed. This is important, especially as your baby 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 can cause babies to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include gaps between a 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 looked into the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are trapped by a bedside rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding bedside cot sale sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.