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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is old enough to be moved to a bed.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also has an option to rock manually. It was easy to set up and even came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However cots are generally used by children up to the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available - standard and large - both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler bed. If you wish for 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 tester Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. It's easy to lift her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing, and that the quality is excellent in comparison to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.
Emily who is a home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is compatible with 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. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal 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 must also be able to be lowered down so that you can pull your baby closer to you during night feedings or to soothe. This feature is particularly useful when you're recovering from an operation such as a 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 to 70cm.
You should also consider the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher elevation to provide them with more stability. One of our testers for mums stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It is an easy-to-fold side that which you can use to press of a button.
Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used in the event that 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 bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a cot and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or fall out of the bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features such as an integrated night light or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even an adjustable base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. Certain models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the 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 opposite side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require the bed for extended durations of time. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, said that 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 bigger than other bedside cribs that we tested, but it folds up into its travel bag to make it compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed to be used by parents and children. 'It has an excellent design that is extremely easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for moms who are recovering from C-sections.
Safety
The main safety characteristic of a bedside cot is that it is able to be moved up or down to allow parents to reach their child when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This is why it's perfect for new mothers who may still recovering from a C-section. You should choose a design which lets you lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This allows you to lift your child without having to get out of bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to not add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, like pillows and duvets, which could cause babies to become overheated.
The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).
In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of imposing additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However, the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.
A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. This attachment can be permanently attached or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet.
bedside travel crib is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.