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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only recommended for use up to 6 months when your baby is required to move into a cot, or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use around the house and the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel cot bedside crib bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However cots are generally used by children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard - which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If you want your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger size.

MFM mum home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket but not too large for her baby's room. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that it's quality is better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also has a reflux incline option and a machine-washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able of being dropped down so that you can lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or to soothe. This feature is particularly helpful when 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 to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher elevation to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option, with one of our mum test subjects saying that it comes with a simple collapsible side that you can press down at the touch of one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance, usually at about 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you choose a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a cot, you will need to start removing the sides when your child is able to do this, so that they don't get out of bed or fall out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside sleeper cot use that range from basic to extravagant. Some of the more extravagant options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. There are also models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It has 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 the bed. This is perfect for new mums recovering from Caesarean births, or those who need to stay in bed for prolonged periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after having a C-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than 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.

MFM mom home test Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is a fantastic design that is extremely maneuverable and is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it lets you move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to ease access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from c-sections,' she said.

Safety

The most important security characteristic of a bedside crib with Changing table cot is that it can be easily moved up or down to allow parents to reach their child when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappy. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from a c-section. You should look for a design which lets you lower the bed's side with a simple button press. This will allow you to easily raise your child without getting out of bed. This is essential, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include gaps between the bedside crib vs cot sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of additional requirements for bedside crib with changing table sleepers, such as the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are trapped between the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets using an attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as a bassinet.

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