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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their children at night, without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby will be required to move into a cot or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model comes with a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas cot beds are generally only used up to three years old. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler mattress. The larger of the two is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until they are at least three years old.

Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too large bedside crib for the baby's room. She claims that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe, and that its quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.

Emily is another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora - it is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a new mattress every time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed choose one that can be elevated to a level that is comfortable for you when feeding the baby. It should also be able to be lowered away from the way, so you can raise your baby towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is especially useful in the event of recovering from a C section. For example 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.

You should also consider the level you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, other mums prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our testers for mums stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has an easily collapsible side that 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 can hold his head up with no assistance, which is usually about 6 months old. This is due to the danger of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot, you will need to take the sides off when they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for beds that range from basic to extravagant. Some of the more luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. There are also models that can be transformed into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed.

For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you pick up your newborn and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require a bed for longer periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby, especially after a c-section.

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

MFM mum home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet from side-to-side, and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier especially for mothers who are recovering from C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security feature is that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her nappies. 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 with the push of a button. This way, you can effortlessly lift your baby without having to get out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding 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 released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems that included gaps between the bedside Crib with changing table sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at least the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However the CPSC found that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between a bedside crib travel sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into other modes, such as play yards or bassinets. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets through the use of an attachment that is removable and can be connected permanently or disconnected when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside crib with wheels. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to come out in November 2021.