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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 risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to move to a crib.

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that you can use around the house and the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. old. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot mattress. If you'd like your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to choose the larger size.

MFM mum home test Jasmine loved that the bedside baby bed cot was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby into and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are flimsy.

Emily who is a home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with a reflux incline option and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best bedside cot Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy another mattress as your baby grows. However, it requires a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be lowered out of the way, so you can lift up your baby to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is especially helpful when you're recovering from C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

You should also think about how low you would like the base of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants 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 mum testers stating that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that is easy to press down at the touch of a button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby can hold their head up without assistance typically around 6 months. This is due to the danger of inhaling suffocation. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to turn the bedside crib with wheels sleeper into a cot you will need to remove the sides as soon as they are able to do so. This will prevent them from climbing out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most expensive options come with features such as an integrated light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Certain models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it perfect for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after the c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's slightly larger than some of the other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she praised the bedside crib's functionality. She said it was designed for both parents and infants. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet from side-to-side and one of its sides can be lowered down to facilitate access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their c-sections,' she said.

Safety

The bedside cot's primary security characteristic is the fact that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her nappy. This makes it ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side with the press of a button so you can easily lift your baby up without having to get out of bed. This is crucial, particularly when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation like duvets and pillows that can cause your baby bedside cot to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues like gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for bedside cot used sleepers that are multi-use 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 attached or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule that is expected to come out in November 2021.