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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their infants at night without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suggested for use until 6 months, when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed 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 in its own bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only intended for children who are the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available both large and standard both of which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot mattress. If you'd like your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger one.

MFM mother home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. It's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or soothing, and that the quality is excellent, compared with many she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product - it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the house, and it rocks too. It also comes with a reflux incline option and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib make sure it can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It also needs to be able to be lowered down out of the way so that you can lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or to soothe. This is especially useful if you're recovering from an operation such as a 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.

bedside co sleeper cot  is also important to consider the level you'd like the base of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their children out of the standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our testers for mums stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is an easily collapsible side that which you can use to touch a button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head up without assistance, usually at about 6 months. This is because of the risk of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a cot, you will need to start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure they don't get out of bed or get out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for beds, ranging from simple to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in night light or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. Some 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 features a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require bed for longer periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after a c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs we've tested, however it folds down into its travel bag to make it relatively compact when it's not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing as it means you can move the bassinet from side-to-side, and one of its sides can be let down to make access easier especially for mothers who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

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 child when they need to feed, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button. This way, you can effortlessly lift your baby without getting out of bed. This is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding anything to the crib that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For example they would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to different modes like bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in the month of November 2021.