7 Simple Tricks To Rocking Your Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

bedside crib with wheels cots, also referred to as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to rest close to their babies at night, without the risk of SIDS. However they are not suggested for use until 6 months when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used around the house. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was easy to assemble, and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. 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 - big and standard - which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. Selecting the larger one is a good idea when you want your child to sleep in it until they are approximately three.

Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, liked that it was a bit bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for the room of her baby. It's easy to lift her baby in and out for night feeding or calming and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Emily, another home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside, choose one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It must also be lower to a level that is not in the way so that you can pull your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is especially useful when you are recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a 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 the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mom testers stating that it comes with a simple collapsible side that you can press down at the touch of a button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance typically approximately 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you choose a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or fall out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to lavish. The most luxurious models could include features such as an integrated night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to easily 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 move to a larger 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 an adjustable base that allows you to take your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable particularly after her c-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than the other cribs we tested, but it folds down into its travel bag to make it a small size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed for parents and children. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it lets you move the bassinet from side-to-side, and one of its sides can be let down to ease access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from c-sections,' she said.

Safety

The most important safety characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be easily moved up or down to allow parents to reach their baby when they need to feed them, soothe them or change their nappy. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C section. It is recommended to choose an option that lets you lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to easily lift your child up without getting out of the bed. This is important, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as duvets and pillowcases which could cause your baby to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues like gaps between a 4-in-1 bedside crib sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

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. However the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between a Bedside rocking crib sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside cot reviews beds that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently connected or removed when the product is 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 votes on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.