Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby is old enough to move to an actual cot.

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

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used by children up to the age of three. If you’re opting for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available that are large and standard both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot beds. Choosing the larger of the two is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.

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

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It’s a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the home, and it’s rocking too. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don’t need to buy another mattress as your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that’s comfortable for you to feed your babies. It should also be able to be lower out of the way, so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This is particularly useful if you are recovering from a C Section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

You should also consider how low you would like the base of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. One of our mum testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with a collapsible side you can push at the push of the button.

Remember that a bedside or bassinet is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance, usually at about 6 months. bedside crib vs cot is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, they will need to take the sides off as soon as they are able to do so. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use with a range of styles from simple to extravagant. Some of the most extravagant options include features like a built-in light or a center of calm which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or the swivelling footrest, which allows you to reach your child to feed them. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for new mums recovering from Caesareans or who have to remain in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was easy to operate and made it easier for her to reach her baby – especially after having a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It’s bigger than the other bedside cribs that we tested, but it folds up into its bag for travel, making it a small size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also appreciated the bedside crib’s function. She said it was designed for both parents and children. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it lets you move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access – particularly for new mums who are recovering from c-sections,’ she said.

Safety

A bedside cot that is large and spacious’s most important security characteristic is that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or his or her nappies. This is why it’s perfect for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side with the press of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without getting out of bed. This is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets which could cause your baby to become overheated.

The CPSC’s NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However the CPSC found that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. Attachments can be permanently fixed or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November 2021.