Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to rest close to their babies at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only recommended for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the feature that this model comes with a bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They also often convert into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used until three years old. old. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler beds. Selecting the larger one is a good idea for children who want to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.

MFM mother home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. It's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or soothing and the quality is top-notch when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best bedside cots Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib, choose one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It should also be able to be lower out of the way, so you can lift up your baby towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is particularly helpful when you are recovering from a C section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

You should also think about the level you would like the base of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. One of our testers for mums said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is an easy-to-fold side that you can press at the push of the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside crib travel sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is usually about 6 months old. This is because of the danger of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot and vice versa, you must remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure they don't get out of bed or fall out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for beds with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in night light or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even an adjustable base that allows you to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them to the other side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for new mums recovering from Caesarean births, or those who need to stay in bed for extended periods. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much easier especially after a c-section.

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

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and infants. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic as it means you can 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 characteristic is that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or her diaper. This is why it's perfect for mothers who still recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button. This way, you can effortlessly lift your baby without having to get out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to not add anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, like pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues, such as gaps between the bedside cot co sleeper sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like 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 concluded that such requirements are not efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside crib travel cot sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different 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 an attachment that is removable. The attachment can be permanently attached or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to come out in November 2021.