Choosing a large bedside cot (just click the up coming document)

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without fear of SIDS. However they are only recommended for use up to 6 months, when your baby will be required to move into a cot or moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model has a bassinet that can be lifted off to 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. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which will convert into a cot/toddler beds. If you'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger size.

Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried the product at home, was pleased the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for the baby's room. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or calming and that the quality is excellent, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an incline for 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 is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a bedside baby sleeper cot be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for feeding your baby. It should also be able to be lower 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 when you are recovering from a C Section. For example, 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 consider is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher level to give them greater stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with an easily collapsible side that you can push at the press of a button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is because of the possibility of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you opt for a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot and vice versa, you must remove the sides as soon as your child is ready for this, so that they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which allows you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to take your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesareans or who require a the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after a C-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and comes with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's larger than other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds down into its bag for travel, making it a small size when not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was a great idea because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A large bedside rocking crib cot's main security feature is that it is able to be moved up or down so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or her diaper. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button so you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of bed. This is essential, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

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

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside cosleeper sleepers. For example, 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. However, the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants were trapped between the bedside cot crib sleeper and the adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently fixed or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.