Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby will need to move into a cot or moses basket.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was easy to set up and came with its own travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler beds. The larger of the two is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.
MFM mum home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. It's easy to carry her child into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.
Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also comes with an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it will require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.
Height
When you are choosing a cot for your bed choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding babies. It must also be able to be lowered down out of the way so that you can lift your baby up towards you during night feedings or to soothe. This is particularly useful if 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.
Another thing to think about is how low you want the base of your cot. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice with one of our mum test subjects saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of a button.
Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the danger of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to know that if you choose a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure they don't climb out or get out of the bed.
Design
There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. Some of the most luxurious options include features like a built-in light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be transformed into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.
For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require the bed for extended durations of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier particularly after her c-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib and has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than some of the other cribs that we've looked at, but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it's quite compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she praised the bedside crib's functionality. She said it was designed for both parents and children. It is a fantastic design that is extremely maneuverable and is super-sturdy. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was brilliant because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or his or her nappy. This makes it perfect for new mothers recovering from the C-section. You should look for a design which allows you to lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. co sleeper bedside cot will allow you to lift your child without getting out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. You should also be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, including pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.
The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these beds meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are trapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.
Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers that could be converted into other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently fixed or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.
The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be released in November of 2021.