15 Unquestionable Reasons To Love Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suitable for use up to 6 months, when your baby will be required to move into a cot or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use around the house and an option to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used up to three years older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot mattress. Selecting the larger of the two is a good choice when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.

MFM mom home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. It's easy to carry her child in and out for night feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.

Emily is another home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also has an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. 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 an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot, look for one that can be elevated to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding the baby. It must also be lower to a level that is not in the way so that you can pull your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is especially useful when you are recovering from a C-section. For instance the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

You should also consider the level you'd like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets when they are at the lowest level, some mothers prefer a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option and one of our mum test subjects saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of a button.

Keep in mind 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 because of the danger of inhaling suffocation. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you will need to remove the sides when they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to lavish. The most luxurious models could include features such as a built-in night light and a calming centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even the swivelling base which makes it easier to reach your baby for feedings. There are also models which can be made into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to move to a larger bed.

For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This is perfect for new mums recovering from Caesarean sections or who have to remain in bed for extended periods. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried this product at home, said it was easy to operate and made it easier for her 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 as the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than the other cribs that we've tested but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib explaining how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly simple to operate and is extremely durable. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be let down to ease access especially for mothers who are recovering from C-sections,' she added.

Safety

The main safety aspect of a large bedside cot is that it is able to be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they need to feed, comfort them, or change their nappy. This makes it ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without having to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to not add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, including pillows and duvets, which could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR of 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-side enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing components (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these beds meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not feasible or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are entrapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

bedside cots of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers that could be converted into different modes like play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. This attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will be examining these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.

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Pub: 01 Dec 2024 23:27 UTC
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