A Time-Travelling Journey What People Said About Large Bedside Cot 20 Years Ago

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without risk of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby is required to move into a cot or a moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model has an integrated bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also features a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size in size, with cots smaller than beds for cots. They also often convert into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. old. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard that can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. The larger one is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until they reach +/- three.

MFM mum home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. It's easy to get her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent, compared with many she's seen that are flimsy.

Emily, another home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Unlike some International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can fit 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). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be lower away from the way, so you can lift up your baby towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is particularly useful when you're recovering from C-section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.

You should also consider how low you'd like the base of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest height, other mums prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has a collapsible side you can push at the push of a button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. Be aware that when your child is old enough to be able to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot, you will need to remove the sides as soon as they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of the bed.

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There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to lavish. The most luxurious models could include features like an integrated night light, a soothing centre that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even an adjustable base that makes it easier to reach your baby for feedings. There are also models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to a larger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require the bed for extended durations of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was simple to use and made her baby easier - especially after her c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than some of the other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is extremely simple to operate and is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant as it means you can move the bassinet from side-to-side and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security feature is that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or their diaper. This is why it's perfect for mothers who still recovering from a C-section. You should choose a design which allows you to lower the bed's side with a simple button press. This allows you to lift your child up without getting out of bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, including pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues, such as 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 the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However, the CPSC found that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that could be converted into other modes such as play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. The attachment can be permanently attached or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be released in November of 2021.

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Pub: 11 Dec 2024 01:46 UTC
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