It's The Large Bedside Cot Case Study You'll Never Forget

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

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

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used around the home. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used up to three years older. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which convert into a cot bed/toddler mattress. If you wish for your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in the larger cot, it's a great option to select the larger one.

MFM mum home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. She claims that it is easy to get the baby in and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are flimsy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the home, and it's a blast too. It also has an option for inclining the reflux 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 compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you do not need to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it requires a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able to be lowered down so that you can pull your baby up towards you during night feedings or to soothe. This is especially useful if you're recovering from C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

You should also think about the height you'd like the base of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point, while some prefer a higher level to give them more stability. One of our mom testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with a collapsible side which you can use to touch one button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is typically at around 6 months. This is due to the risk of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you opt for a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or get out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the more expensive options come with features such as a built-in light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child to feed them. You may also find some models that can be transformed into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a larger bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. bedside crib and travel cot is ideal for new mothers recovering from Caesareans or those who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable - 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. It is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than some of the other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed for both parents and babies. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it lets you move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from C-sections', she said.

Safety


A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important security characteristic is the fact that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or his or her nappy. This makes it ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side with the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. bedside sleeper cot is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to not add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat.

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

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of 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 lowered side rail. However, the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other modes, such as play yards or bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet 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 currently examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November 2021.

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Pub: 12 Dec 2024 23:17 UTC

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