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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred to as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to rest 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.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also features an option to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came with its own bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used for up to three years. old. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot bed. The larger one is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until they are +/- three.

MFM mom home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or soothing, and that the quality is great when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable breathable liner.  bedside cot newborn  was also nominated 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 fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed make sure it can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. 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 is particularly useful if you are recovering from a C Section. For example the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

You should also think about the level you'd like the base of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to get their babies out of the standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mum testers stating that it has an easy-to-use collapsible part that you can use at the push of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is typically at around 6 months. This is because of the risk of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you will need to remove the sides once they are able to do so. This will stop them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to lavish. The more expensive options could include features like a built-in night light and a calming centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby to sleep, or a swivelling base that makes it easier to reach your child for feedings. You can also find 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 transition to a larger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance 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 move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This makes it perfect for new mums who are recovering from Caesareans or who require the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much easier especially after a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds up into its travel bag to make it compact when not in use.

MFM mom home test Leya loved the practicality of this crib for bed, describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it lets you move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it can be easily raised or lowered so 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 recovering from a C-section. You should look for the design that lets you lower the sides of the bed with a simple button press. This will allow you to raise your child without getting out of bed. This is particularly crucial as your baby grows older and more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation such as pillowcases and duvets that can cause your baby to overheat.

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

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at least the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped between the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second 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 by using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

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