A Brief History Of The Evolution Of Large Bedside Cot

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 ready to move to an actual cot.

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 house. It also features a manual rocking feature. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas cot beds are generally only used until three years old. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger size.

MFM mother home tester Jasmine was pleased that this bedside travel cot cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket but not too big for her baby's room. It's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or calming and that the quality is great when compared to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.

Emily who is a home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy another mattress as your baby grows. However, it requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed, look for one that can be raised to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your baby. It should also be able to be lowered down out of the way so that you can pull your baby closer to you during night feedings or to soothe. This is particularly useful in the event of 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.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mum testers stating that it comes with a simple collapsible side that is easy to use at the push of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. It is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, you will need to take the sides off when they are ready to do this. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are many styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. The most luxurious models could 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 baby back to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. You can also find models which can be made into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the best bedside cot uk 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 opposite side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is great for new mothers recovering from Caesarean sections or who have to remain in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made her baby much easier especially after 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 has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and a rocking bedside crib feature. It's larger than other cribs we tested, but it folds up into its travel bag to make it a small size when not in use.

MFM mom home test Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib, explaining how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She said that the bassinet's pivoting base was brilliant since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The most important safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their baby when they need to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from a C-section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button, so you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. This is essential, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, like pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues like gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside baby bed sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (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 the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped by a bedside cot for twins rail and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently attached or removed when the product 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 regarding bedside cot bed sleepers. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to come out in November 2021.