Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their children at night, without the 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 moses basket.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model has a bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also has a manual rocking feature. It was simple to put together, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas cot beds are generally only used until three years old. old. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. The larger one is a good option for children who want to sleep in it until they are +/- three.

Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for the baby's room. Jasmine says it's easy to lift 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 cheap and flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means you don't have to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It must also be lowered out of the way, so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This is especially useful if you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mum test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that is easy to press down at the touch of the button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided typically approximately 6 months. This is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to know that if you choose a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a cot it is necessary to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure they don't climb out or fall out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib that range from basic to extravagant. The most luxurious models could include features such as an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even an adjustable base that allows you to get your baby's food in the right place. You can also find models that can be converted to the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

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

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also comes with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's a bit larger than other cribs for bed we've tried, but it folds flat in its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and infants. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from their c-sections,' she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or her nappy. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side at the press of a button. This way, you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of bed. This is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillowcases which could cause your baby bedside crib to become overheated.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product like gaps between the bedside co sleeper sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC examined 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 side rail. However, the CPSC found that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between a bedside crib to cot sleeper and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add a second provision to the proposed rule for bedside crib and travel cot sleepers that are multi-use that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.