Get Rid Of Large Bedside Cot: 10 Reasons Why You Do Not Need It
Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is old enough to be moved to a cot.
MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as a manual rocking function. It was also easy to put together and came with its own bag for easy storage.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used until three years old. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. Selecting the larger one is a good option for children who want to sleep in it until they reach at least three years old.
Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried the product at home, was pleased that it was a bit bigger than a Moses' basket but still not too big for the room of her baby. She says that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot for night feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.
Emily is another home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some 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. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.
Height
When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It should also be able to be lowered down to allow you to lift your baby closer to you for night feeds or to soothe. This is particularly useful when you are 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.
It is also important to consider the height you would like the base of your crib to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level and others prefer a higher height to give them greater 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 the button.
Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. co sleeper bedside cot Cots For Tots is due to the risk of suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, you will have to remove the sides when they are able to do this. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features such as a built-in night light or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even the swivelling base which allows you to get your baby's food in the right place. Some models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of bed. This makes it ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean births or who need to stay in bed for longer periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable especially after a c-section.
Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds up into its travel bag, making it a small size when not in use.
MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing 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 mothers who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.
Safety
A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important safety feature is that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or her nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C-section. You should look for an option that lets you lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. This allows you to raise your child without having to get out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and more mobile. You should also avoid adding anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.
The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product, such as gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. However, the CPSC determined that these requirements are not efficient or feasible to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between a bedside sleeper and an adult bed.
Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that could be converted into different modes like play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a bassinet for babies.
The CPSC is examining the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule that is expected to come out in November 2021.