12 Companies Leading The Way In Large Bedside Cot
Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months 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 features a bassinet that can be lifted off to use in the home and the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.
Size
Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However cots are generally used by children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard that can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in the larger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger one.
Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, was pleased that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for her baby’s room. It's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or calming and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.
Emily is another home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also rocks. It also has an incline for reflux 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. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.
Height
When choosing a bedside cot, look for one that can be raised to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your babies. It must also be able to be lowered down to allow you to lift your baby up towards you during night feedings or soothing. This is particularly useful in the event of recovering from a C section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.
You should also consider how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of the standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, other mums prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mom testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with a collapsible side which you can use to press of a button.
Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device should only be used when your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is because of the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you opt for a bedside cot used sleeper or bassinet that you can convert into a cot it is necessary to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't climb out or get out of the bed.
Design
There are a variety of cribs for beds, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most extravagant options include features such as an integrated light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be transformed into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for 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 other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesarean births, or those who need to stay in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much easier especially after a c-section.
Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the category of best bedside cots Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs we've tested, however it folds into its travel bag, making it a small size when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester, also praised the bedside co sleeper cot crib's functionality. She said it was designed for both parents and babies. It has a great design that is incredibly simple to operate and is extremely durable. She 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 lowered to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from c-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is that it can easily be raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or his or her nappy. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C section. Find a model 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 bed. This is particularly crucial as your baby grows older and more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows that can cause your baby to become overheated.
The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product 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 other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside cot used sleepers. For example they would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However, the CPSC found that these requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside cots for newborns sleeper and an adult bed.
The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside co sleeper cot sleepers that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently attached 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 sleepers. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.