Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without fear of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or a moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model has an integrated bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also has the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cots differ in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. They also often convert into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used until three years old. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's a good option to select the larger one.

MFM mum home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for night feeding or calming and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.

Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed be sure to choose one that can be elevated to a level that is comfortable for feeding your baby. It should also be able of being dropped to the ground to allow you to lift your baby towards you during night feedings or for soothing. This is particularly useful in the event of recovering from a C Section. For instance the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to a height of 58cm while 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 mums find it easier to lift their children out of the standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our testers for mums said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with an easy-to-fold side that you can press at the touch a button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It's also important to know that if you select a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a cot and vice versa, you must begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to luxurious. The more expensive options could include features like an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and has two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even the swivelling base which allows you to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be transformed into the toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesareans or who require a the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much easier particularly after her c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best bedside cots Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and a 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 is relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed for both parents and babies. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be let down to make access easier especially for new mothers who are recovering from C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot (visit the following web page)'s main safety characteristic is the fact that it can be easily moved up or down so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or their nappy. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side at the press of a button, so you can easily lift your baby up without getting out of bed. This is essential, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product that included gaps between the bedside baby bed sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However, the CPSC found that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside crib with wheels sleepers which can be converted to different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be removed. The attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.