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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their children at night without the danger of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby is ready to move to an actual crib.

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as a manual Rocking Bedside Crib function. It was easy to assemble, and came with its own travel cot bedside bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. They also often convert into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used until three years old. older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from - standard and large - both of which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot bedside bed. The larger of the two is a good option for children who want to sleep in it until they are at least three years old.

MFM mother home tester Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby into and out of the cot for evening feedings or to soothe and that it's quality is better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is - it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also comes with a reflux incline 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 Lora is a cot that Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy another mattress as your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be lowered away from the way, so that you can pull your baby to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is particularly helpful if 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.

It is also important to consider the height you'd like the base of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point and others prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option and one of our mum testers stating that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can use at the push of one button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device should only be used when your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is usually about 6 months old. This is because of the danger of suffocation. It's also important to know that if you select a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a cot bedside it is necessary to begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this, so that they don't climb out or get out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the more extravagant options include features like an inbuilt light and a soothing center which plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is a swivelling footrest that allows you to reach your child when you need to feed them. You can also find models which can be made into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesareans or those who have to stay in bed for extended periods. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying it was easy to use and made her baby much more manageable - especially after her 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 has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs for bed that we've tested, however it folds down into its travel bag, making it a small size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also praised the bedside cot crib crib's functionality. She said it was designed to be used by parents and infants. It is a fantastic design that is very simple to operate and is extremely durable. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was a great idea since 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

The most important security characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be easily adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their child when they need to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappy. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C-section. You should choose the design that lets you lower the bed's side by pressing a button. This will allow you to easily raise your child without getting out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and 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, such as pillows and duvets, which could cause babies to become overheated.

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

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that could be converted into different modes like bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multiuse bedside baby bed sleepers to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets through the use of an attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to come out in November 2021.