Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is old enough to transition to an actual bed.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be lifted off to use around the house and the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

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Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, said she liked the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses' basket but still not too big for the room of her baby. It's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or soothing and that the quality is great when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways - it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the house, and it rocks too. It also has an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Unlike some International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be elevated to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your babies. It also needs to be able to be lowered down out of the way so that you can lift your baby closer to you for feedings at night or soothing. This is particularly useful when you are recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an 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. While some mums find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with a collapsible side you can push at the push of the button.


Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is because of the risk of inhaling suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot, they will need to take the sides off when they are able to do this. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib, ranging from simple to extravagant. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in night light and a calming centre that plays music and sounds 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 get your baby's food in the right place. Some models can be transformed into an infant bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the 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 getting out of bed. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesarean sections or those who have to remain in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested this product at home, stated that it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after the c-section.

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

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed for parents and babies. 'It has an excellent design that is very easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from c-sections,' she said.

Safety

A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important safety feature is that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or her diaper. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from a c-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button. This way, you can effortlessly lift your baby without getting out of the bed. This is essential, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You should also be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated.

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

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However, the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multiuse bedside sleepers to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable and can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet.

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