Choosing a large bedside cot (Pattern-wiki.win)

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby is ready to move to a cot.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also has a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cots differ in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. Cots can also be transformed 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, there are typically two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which convert into a cot bed/toddler bed. The larger of the two is a good option if you want your child to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.

Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, said she liked the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for her baby’s room. She says that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe, and that its quality is better than other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Emily is another home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has a reflux incline 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. In contrast to International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase another mattress as your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be lower away from the way, so you can lift up your child 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 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.

You should also consider the height you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest level, some mothers prefer a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mum test subjects saying that it comes with a simple collapsible side that is easy to use at the push of one button.

Keep in mind that a bedside or bassinet should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided, usually at approximately 6 months. This is due to the risk of being suffocated. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, you will have to remove the sides when they are ready to do so. This will stop them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. The more expensive options could include features like an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and has two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. You may also find some models that can be transformed into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards best bedside cot Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is perfect for new mums recovering from Caesarean sections or those who have to remain in bed for extended periods. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier particularly after her c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it is relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It is a fantastic design that is extremely easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely durable. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cosleeper cot for bedside's main safety characteristic 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 new mothers who may still recovering from a C section. It is recommended to choose an option that allows you to lower the side of the bed by pressing a button. This will allow you to lift your child without getting out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of injury or [Redirect-301] suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to become overheated.

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

In its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these beds meet 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 practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to other types of use, such as play yards and bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to come out in November 2021.