Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby will be ready to move to a bed.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also features an option to rock manually. It was easy to assemble, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However cots are generally intended for children who are the age of three. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from - standard and large - both of which convert into a cot bed/toddler beds. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's a great option to select the larger one.

Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, was pleased that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too large for her baby’s room. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or soothing, and that the quality is great, compared with many she's seen that are flimsy.

Emily, another home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora - it is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib, choose one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It also needs to be able to be lowered to the ground so that you can lift your baby closer to you for feedings at night or for soothing. This feature is especially helpful when you're recovering from C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets when the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher level to give them more stability. One of our testers for mums said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with a collapsible side you can press 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 typically around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to know that if you select a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a cot, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features such as a built-in night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. Certain models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling 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 ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who need to stay in bed for longer periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying 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 to be the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than the other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds up into its travel bag, making it relatively compact when it's not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed for parents and babies. It is a fantastic design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely durable. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A bedside cot bedside that is large and spacious's most important security feature is that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or his or her diaper. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C-section. You should look for an option that allows you to lower the side of the bed with a simple button press. This allows you to raise your child without getting out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby gets older and more mobile. It is also important to not add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, including duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product like gaps between the bedside cots uk sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of imposing additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at 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 a bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside crib to cot sleepers that can be converted to other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside cot 6 months plus sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as a bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside crib with changing table (intern.ee.aeust.edu.tw) sleeping. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be released in November of 2021.