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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However, they are only suggested for use until 6 months, when your baby will need to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

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

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. If you're considering a wooden bedside cot cot, there are usually two sizes available both large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler bed. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a larger cot, it's a good idea to choose the larger size.

MFM mum home tester Jasmine was pleased that this newborn bedside cot cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket but not too large for her baby's room. She says it's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or calming and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also comes with an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the perfect mattress for your cot.

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 lowered down to allow you to lift your baby closer to you for feedings at night or to soothe. This feature is particularly useful when you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our testers for mums mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has a collapsible side you can press at the press of one button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby can hold their head up without assistance typically approximately 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you choose a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't climb out or fall out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for beds that range from basic to lavish. Some of the most extravagant options include features like a built-in light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need 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.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you take your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This makes it perfect for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in bed for longer durations of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made her baby much more manageable especially after a c-section.

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

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that 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 pivoting base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or his or her diaper. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side with the press of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby without having to get out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. You should also not add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, including pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product that included gaps between the bedside crib and cot sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing components (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 bedside sleepers, like 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 side rail. However the CPSC determined that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between a bedside sleeper 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. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently fixed or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.