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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots, also known as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their children at night, without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket.
MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was simple to put together and even came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available both large and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler mattress. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger one.
Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for the baby's room. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that the quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.
Emily, another home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has a reflux incline option and a machine-washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.
Height
When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be lowered out of the way, so you can raise your baby to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly useful when you're recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.
Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their children out of traditional Moses baskets at the smallest 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 mum testers saying that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can push down with the click of the button.
Keep in mind that a bedside or bassinet is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided generally about 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a cot and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is able to do this, so that they don't climb out or get out of the bed.
Design
There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Certain models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby bedside crib to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean sections, or those who need to remain in bed for long periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable especially after a c-section.
Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded 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 feature. It's a bit bigger than the other bedside rocking crib cribs we looked at, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.
MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was brilliant since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it can easily be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or her nappy. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side at the push of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to be careful not to add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.
The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product like gaps between the bedside baby sleeper sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of additional requirements for foldable bedside crib sleepers, such as the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be efficient or feasible to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.
The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. 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 using an attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as a bassinet.
The CPSC is reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.
Bedside cots, also known as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their children at night, without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket.
MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was simple to put together and even came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available both large and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler mattress. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger one.
Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for the baby's room. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that the quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.
Emily, another home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has a reflux incline option and a machine-washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.
Height
When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be lowered out of the way, so you can raise your baby to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly useful when you're recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their children out of traditional Moses baskets at the smallest 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 mum testers saying that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can push down with the click of the button.
Keep in mind that a bedside or bassinet is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided generally about 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a cot and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is able to do this, so that they don't climb out or get out of the bed.
Design
There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Certain models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby bedside crib to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean sections, or those who need to remain in bed for long periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable especially after a c-section.
Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded 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 feature. It's a bit bigger than the other bedside rocking crib cribs we looked at, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was brilliant since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is the fact that it can easily be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or her nappy. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side at the push of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to be careful not to add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.
The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product like gaps between the bedside baby sleeper sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of additional requirements for foldable bedside crib sleepers, such as the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be efficient or feasible to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.
The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. 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 using an attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as a bassinet.
The CPSC is reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.
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