There s A Reason Why The Most Common Large Bedside Cot Debate Isn t As Black And White As You Might Think

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

bedside travel crib (visit site) cots, also known as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their children 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.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also comes with an option to rock manually. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own travel bedside crib bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used by children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard that can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. Choosing the larger one is a good idea for children who want to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.

Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, was pleased that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too big for her baby’s room. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or soothing, and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. 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 cots Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy another mattress as 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, choose one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be lowered to a level that is not in the way so you can lift up your baby to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is particularly helpful when you are 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.

Another thing to consider is how low you want the cot's base to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest level, some mothers prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with an easy-to-fold side that you can push at the press of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance, usually at around 6 months. This is because of the possibility of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to note that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can convert into a cot and vice versa, you must begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this to ensure they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are many styles of bedside cot wooden cribs, from basic to lavish. Some of the more luxurious options include features such as a built-in light and a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. You can also find models that can be transformed into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is perfect for new mums recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to stay in bed for extended periods. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested 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 for the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs for bed that we've tested, but it folds down into its travel bag, making it relatively compact when it's not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed for both parents and infants. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly simple to operate and is extremely durable. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it lets you move the bassinet from side-to-side, and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access especially for mothers who are recovering from C-sections,' she added.

Safety

The bedside cot's primary safety characteristic is that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or their diaper. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from the C-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillowcases and duvets that can cause your baby to overheat.

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) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements were not feasible or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that could be converted into different modes like play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. The attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.