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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, after which your baby will be ready to transition to a crib.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model has an integrated bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also has the ability to rock manually. It was easy to assemble, and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas cot beds are generally only used up to three years old. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard, which can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. Selecting the larger of the two is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until the age of approximately three.

Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, was pleased that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for the baby's room. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby into and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are flimsy.

Emily, another home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has a reflux incline option and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase a new mattress as your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able to be lowered to a level that is not in the way so you can raise your child towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is particularly helpful if you are 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 can be adjusted to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. While some mothers find it easier to get their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, other mums prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has an easy-to-fold side that you can press at the press of one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally about 6 months. This is due to the risk of being suffocated. Be aware that when your child is old enough to turn a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot you will have to remove the sides when they are able to do this. This will stop them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features such as an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to reach your baby for feedings. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require a the bed for extended durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier - especially after her 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 lining, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than the other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib (http://bbs.wj10001.com/home.php?mod=space&uid=687619), she explained how it was created with babies and parents in mind. It has a great design that is very simple to operate and is extremely durable. She said that the bassinet's pivoting base was fantastic since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The most important security feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their child when they require to feed, comfort them, or change their nappy. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from an C-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby up without getting out of 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 such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues that included gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements were not feasible or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are trapped between the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside crib co sleeper sleepers that can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. A number of 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 the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently attached or removed when the item is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside crib travel cot sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule which is expected to be published in November 2021.