Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or large bedside cot bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 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 has an adjustable bassinet that you can use around the house and the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used for up to three years. old. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which convert into a toddler bed or cot mattress. If you want your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a good idea to choose the larger one.

Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, was pleased that it was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the baby's room. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing and that the quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It's a bassinet that lifts off that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also comes with an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it requires an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside pick one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It must also be lowered out of the way, so you can raise your baby to feed them at night or 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.

It is also important to consider how low you would like the bottom of your crib 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 mom test subjects saying that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of one button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside cots for newborns sleeper should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided generally around 6 months. This is because of the risk of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you select a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a crib, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't get out of bed or get out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for beds that range from basic to extravagant. Some of the more expensive options come with features like an inbuilt light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that allows you to reach your child in order to feed them. You can also find models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean sections or who have to remain in bed for extended periods. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried this product at home, said it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after having a C-section.

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

MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, she explained how it was created with parents and babies in mind. It has a great design that is extremely simple to operate and is super-sturdy. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was brilliant because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access, 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 or comfort him or their nappies. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from the c-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side with the press of a button so you can effortlessly lift your baby without getting out of the bed. This is important, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You should also not add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, like pillows and duvets, which could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR of 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 components (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside co sleeper cot sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. However the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned 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 an alternative option for multi-use bedside sleepers that would enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets by using a removable attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR on bedside travel cot sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.