Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

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

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model has a lift-off bassinet you can use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was easy to set up, and it came with a travel bag.

Size


Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However they are typically used by children up to the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available - standard and large - both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler beds. If you'd like your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's an excellent idea to choose the larger size.

Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for the room of her baby. She claims that it is easy to get the baby in and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are flimsy.

Emily is another home tester, loves the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed, choose one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. bedside crib travel needs to be able of being dropped down out of the way so that you can pull your baby closer to you for feedings at night or for soothing. This feature is especially useful when you are recovering from a C section. The Next2me Cot and 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 how low you want the base of your cot to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher level to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mom testers saying that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can push down with the click of the button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally approximately 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It's also important to note 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.

bedside cot reviews

There are many different styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to reach your child for feedings. There are also models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your newborn and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This is ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who need to stay in the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby easier particularly after her c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than other cribs that we've looked at, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was a great idea because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

The most important security aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their child when they need to feed, comfort them, or change their nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still be recovering from a C-section. It is recommended to choose an option that lets you lower the bed's side by pressing a button. This will allow you to easily lift your child up without having to get out of bed. This is important, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation, or injury, including duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues that include 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 looked into the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that they meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. Attachments can be permanently attached or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.