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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

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

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as a manual rocking function. It was easy to assemble, and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. They also often convert into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used for up to three years. older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available that are 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 capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's an excellent idea to choose the larger size.

MFM mum home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot for night feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are flimsy.

Emily who is a home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in 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 you don't have to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside, choose one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be lowered out of the way, so that you can pull your baby towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is especially useful in the event of recovering from a C section. For example 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 think about is how low you want the base of your cot. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher elevation to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mom testers stating that it has an easy-to-use collapsible part that you can push down with the click of one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable until your baby can hold their head without assistance generally about 6 months. This is because of the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, they will have to take the sides off when they are able to do this. This will stop them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features such as a built-in night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and offers two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to reach your baby for feedings. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This is ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require a bed for longer periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was simple to use and made her baby easier especially after a c-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than other cribs that we've looked at, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed for parents and infants. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was brilliant because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access, especially for new mums recovering from c-sections.

Safety

The most important safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be moved up or down to allow parents to reach their child when they require to feed, comfort them, or change their nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C-section. You should choose a design which allows you to lower the sides of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to lift your child up without having to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillowcases that can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues, such as gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

In  bedside crib travel  in its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are entrapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. This attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in the month of November 2021.