Guide To Large Bedside Cot: The Intermediate Guide On Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large bedside baby sleeper Cot

Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, after which your baby will be ready to move to the cot.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be lifted off to use throughout the house, as well as an option to rock manually. It was easy to assemble, and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used for up to three years. 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 comfortable sleeping in a bigger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger size.

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

Emily, another 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 liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means you don't have to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it does require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed, look for one that can be elevated to a height that's comfortable for feeding your babies. It should also be able to be lowered out of the way, so that you can pull your baby towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This is especially useful when you're recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is how low you want the cot's base to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point, while some prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with an easy-to-fold side that which you can use to push of a button.

Be aware that a small bedside cot or bassinet should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally approximately 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you opt for a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or get out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of bedside cribs, from basic to extravagant. Some of the more expensive options come with features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm which plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep or the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your newborn and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who need to stay in bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, said it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after having a C-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib and has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's slightly larger than other foldable bedside crib cribs we tested but it folds flat in its travel bag, so it is relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, explaining how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. It has a great design that is very simple to operate and is super-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 lowered down to ease access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is the fact that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or his or her diaper. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C-section. Find a model that lets you lower one side at the press of a button so you can easily lift your baby without having to get out of the bed. This is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows which could cause your baby to overheat.

The CPSC's 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); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of imposing additional requirements for sleepers in bed, 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 lowered side rail. However the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between a bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses which can be converted to other types of use, such as play yards and bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. The attachment can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in the month of November 2021.