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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

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

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model features a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used up to three years older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a bigger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger one.

MFM mother home test Jasmine was pleased that this twin bedside cot cot was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. It's easy to get her baby in and out for feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent in comparison to other cots she's seen that are flimsy.

Emily who is a home tester, loves the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. 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. However, it does require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that is comfortable for you when feeding baby. It also needs to be able to be dropped to the ground so that you can lift your baby closer to you for feedings at night or for soothing. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as 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 to 70cm.

You should also think about how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, other mums prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mom test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. It's also important to note that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't climb out or fall out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib with a range of styles from simple to lavish. Some of the more expensive options come with features such as an integrated light or a center of calm that plays music and sound and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child to feed them. You may also find some models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed.

For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won 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 move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This makes it ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean or require bed for longer durations 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 having a C-section.

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

Leya, MFM mum home tester also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She claimed that it was designed for both parents and children. It has a great design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely durable. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot (published on Bravejournal)'s main safety characteristic is the fact that it can be easily moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her nappies. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side at the press of a button so you can easily lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You should also be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillows, 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 a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that they meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However, the CPSC concluded that such requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that could be converted into other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different option to the proposed rule for bedside travel cot sleepers that are multi-use which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently fixed or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.