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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. bedside travel crib are recommended for up to 6 months, after which your baby is old enough to transition to a bed.


MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model comes with a lift-off bassinet you can use in the home and an option to rock manually. It was easy to set up, and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard - which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If you'd like your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger size.

MFM mother home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. 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 better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is It's a bassinet that lifts off that you can move around the house, and it rocks too. It also has an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. 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 requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed, look for one that can be raised up to a level that is comfortable for you when feeding the baby. It must also be able to be lowered down so that you can pull your baby towards you during night feedings or for soothing. This is especially useful if you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. The Next2me cot and 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 think about is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point and others prefer a higher level to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice with one of our mum testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that you can use at the push of the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided typically approximately 6 months. This is due to the possibility of inhaling suffocation. Be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot you will have to remove the sides as soon as they are ready to do so. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of bed.

bedside cot reviews

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. Some of the most expensive options come with features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sound and has two levels that help to 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 an infant bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you pick up your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require a the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine, a 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.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's a bit larger than some of the other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat into its travel bag so it is relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed for both parents and babies. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their c-sections,' she said.

Safety

The most important security aspect 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 them, comfort them or change their nappy. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C section. You should choose a design which allows you to lower the bed's side by pressing a button. This allows you to raise your child without getting out of the bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems like 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 miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements for sleepers in bed, 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 lowered side rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are entrapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets using an attachment that is removable and can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as a bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.

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Pub: 14 Dec 2024 01:32 UTC
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