Why You Should Focus On Enhancing Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However they are not suitable for use up to 6 months, when your baby will need to move into a cot, or a moses basket.


MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model comes with a lift-off bassinet you can use around the house and an option to rock manually. It was easy to assemble and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used until three years old. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's an excellent option to select the larger one.

Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, was pleased the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for the baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Emily who is a home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora that is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with a reflux incline option and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. 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 you don't need to buy a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's newborn bedside cot for your cot.

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 you to feed your the baby. It must also be lower away from the way, so you can lift up your baby to feed them at night or comfort him. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It is an easy-to-fold side that you can push at the press of a button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance, usually at approximately 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to be able to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you will have to take the sides off as soon as they are able to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features such as an integrated night light or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby to sleep, or an adjustable base that makes it easier to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your newborn and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require bed for longer durations of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made her baby much more manageable particularly after her c-section.

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

MFM mum home test Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, explaining how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be let down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from c-sections,' she said.

Safety

The most important security feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, comfort them or change their nappy. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from a C-section. It is recommended to choose the design that lets you lower the side of the bed by pressing a button. This allows you to lift your child up without having to get out of bed. This is essential, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to avoid adding anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, including pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems that included 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 more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are trapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside sleepers that would enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets using an attachment that is removable and can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be released in the month of November 2021.

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Pub: 13 Dec 2024 16:02 UTC

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