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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. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to be moved to an actual bed.

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features an adjustable bassinet that you can use around the house and a manual rocking function. It was easy to set up, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used up to three years older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If bedside cot co sleeper want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in the larger cot, it's an excellent option to select the larger size.

MFM mom home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly bigger 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 feedings or soothing, and that its quality is better than other cots she has seen that are flimsy.

Emily, another home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it requires an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able to be dropped down out of the way so that you can pull your baby up towards you during night feedings or to soothe. This feature is particularly useful in the event of recovering from C-section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch can be adjusted to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is how low you want the base of your cot. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher height to give them more stability. One of our testers for mums stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is a collapsible side which you can use to push of one button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to turn a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot you will need to take the sides off once they are able to do this. This will prevent them from climbing out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to lavish. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an integrated light or a center of calm that plays music and sound and has two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. There are also look what i found which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This makes it perfect for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean or require the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much easier - especially after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's bigger than the other bedside cribs that we tested, but it folds into its bag for travel, making it a small size when not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, explaining how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is very simple to operate and is extremely sturdy. She said that the swivelling bassinet base was a great idea since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

The main safety characteristic of a bedside cot is that it is able to be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their child when they need to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side at the press of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby gets older and more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows that can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of 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) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However the CPSC found that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. Attachments can be permanently fixed or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November 2021.

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Pub: 12 Dec 2024 05:18 UTC
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