Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are not recommended for use up to 6 months, when your baby will need to move into a cot, or a moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the feature that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also has a manual rocking feature. It was easy to assemble and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They also often convert into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. old. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If you'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a larger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger size.

MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket but not too large for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product - it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be elevated to a level that is comfortable for you to feed your babies. It must also be able to be lowered down out of the way so that you can lift your baby towards you during night feedings or soothing. This feature is particularly useful when you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch can be adjusted to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is the height you would like to set for the cot's base 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 a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option, with one of our mom testers saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of a button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to turn the bedside sleeper into a cot, you will need to take the sides off as soon as they are able to do this. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of bed.


Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside use with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features such as a built-in nightlight or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even an adjustable base that allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. There are also models that can be transformed into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom 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 makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved 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 won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs for bed that we've tested, however it folds into its bag for travel, making it compact when not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She said that the bassinet's pivoting base was brilliant because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or their nappy. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from a C-section. You should choose an option that allows you to lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to lift your child without getting out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the chance of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows that can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems that included gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In bedside baby bed in its NPR, the CPSC considered 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. However the CPSC concluded that such requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents where infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers that can be converted to other types of use, such as play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets through the use of an attachment that is removable and can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in the month of November 2021.