20 Fun Facts About Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large bedside baby sleeper Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without fear of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, when your baby is ready to be moved to an actual crib.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. They also often convert into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. old. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard that can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. Choosing the larger of the two is a good idea for children who want to sleep in it until they reach at least three years old.

MFM mother home tester Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket but not too big for her baby's room. Jasmine says it's easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.

Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able to be lower out of the way, so that you can pull your baby to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is particularly useful in the event of recovering from 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 to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their babies out of the standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest height, other mums prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with a collapsible side which you can use to touch the button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby can hold their head up unaided generally approximately 6 months. This is due to the possibility of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to know that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a cot it is necessary to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this, so that they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of amazon bedside cot crib that range from basic to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features like a built-in night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even a swivelling base that makes it easier to get your baby's food in the right place. You can also find models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for 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 in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your newborn and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require the bed for extended durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said that it was simple to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby, especially after a C-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's bigger than the other cribs for bed that we've tested, but it folds into its travel bag to make it relatively compact when it's not in use.

MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from c-sections,' she said.

Safety

A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important security feature is that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or their diaper. This is why it's perfect for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side at the push of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby grows older and more mobile. You should also avoid adding anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation, or injury, like pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of additional requirements for bedside crib travel sleepers, such as the requirement that they satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not feasible or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped between the bedside rail and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside crib or cot sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be issued in the month of November 2021.