Large Bedside Cot Explained In Fewer Than 140 Characters

Choosing a Large bedside crib to cot Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However, they are only recommended for use up to 6 months, when your baby is required to move into a cot or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model features a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was easy to assemble and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However they are typically used by children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot beds. Choosing the larger one is a good option if you want your child to sleep in it until they are approximately three.

Jasmine, an MFM mum who tested the product at home, was pleased the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for the baby's room. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for feeding or soothing and that the quality is great when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It's a bassinet that lifts off that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it does require an exclusive 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 is comfortable for feeding your baby. It should also be able to be lower away from the way, so you can raise your baby to feed them at night or comfort him. This is especially useful if you're recovering from 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.

Another thing to consider is how low you want the cot's base to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level and 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 one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable in the event that your baby bedside co sleeper can hold his head up with no assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. It is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, they will need to remove the sides when they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to lavish. The more expensive options could include features such as a built-in nightlight or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling base that makes it easier to reach your baby for feedings. You may also find some models that can be transformed into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your newborn and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require a the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was easy to use and made reaching her baby easier especially after a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs we've tested, however it folds into its travel bag to make it a small size when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it lets you move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their c-sections,' she said.

Safety

The most important safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their baby when they require to feed, comfort them, or change their nappies. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. It is recommended to choose the design that allows you to lower the side of the bed by pressing a button. This allows you to lift your child without getting out of the bed. This is particularly crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of injury or suffocation such as duvets and pillowcases which could cause your baby to become overheated.

The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues that included 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 in its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However the CPSC found that these requirements are not efficient or feasible to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second provision to the proposed rule for bedside cot bed sleepers that are multi-use that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bedside sleeper bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November 2021.