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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby will be ready to be moved to an actual crib.
Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also comes with a manual rocking feature. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However cots are generally intended for children who are the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from - standard and large - both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot beds. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in the larger cot, it's a good option to select the larger size.
MFM mum home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that the quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.
Emily is another home tester, loves the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that is breathable. 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 buy another mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.
Height
When you are choosing a cot for your bed, look for one that can be raised up to a height that is comfortable for feeding your baby. It must also be lowered away from the way, so that you can pull your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This is particularly useful if you are recovering from a C-section. For example the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.
Another thing to consider is how low you want 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 situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. One of our testers for mums said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is an easily collapsible side that which you can use to push of the button.
Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. It's also important to know that if you opt for a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or get out of bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in night light and a calming centre that plays sounds and music and offers two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. Certain models can be converted into the toddler 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&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your newborn and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesareans or who have to remain in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested this product at home, stated that it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after having a C-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs we tested, but it folds up into its travel bag, making it compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She claimed that it was designed for parents and children. It is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.
Safety
The most important safety aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily moved up or down to allow parents to reach their child when they need to feed them, soothe them or change their nappy. bedside crib is ideal for new mothers recovering from an C-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side with the press of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows, which can cause your baby to overheat.
The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product that include gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For example the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at least the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However, the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.
The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add a second option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently fixed or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.
The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.