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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their children at night without the danger of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months when your baby will be required to move into a cot, or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has a lift-off bassinet you can use in the home and the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came with its own bag for easy storage.

Size

travel bedside crib and cots differ in size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas cot beds are generally only used up to three years older. There are large bedside cot 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 the larger cot, it's a good option to select the larger one.

Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, was pleased the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too large for her baby’s room. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with a reflux incline option and a machine-washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be able of being dropped down to allow you to lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or soothing. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For example, 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.

You should also consider the level you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of the standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest level, some mothers prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mum testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is a collapsible side which you can use to push of the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally around 6 months. This is due to the danger of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to note that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a cot it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure they don't climb out or get out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of bedside cribs, from basic to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in night light or a soothing center that plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to reach your baby for feedings. There are also models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and 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 up. This is ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesareans or who require a the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much easier - especially after her c-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also comes with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's a bit larger than some of the other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib explaining how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was brilliant because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The most important security characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be easily raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they require to feed, comfort them or change their nappy. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. It is recommended to choose an option that lets you lower the sides of the bed with a simple button press. This allows you to lift your child up without getting out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to become overheated.

The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues that included gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For foldable bedside crib , these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are trapped between the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.

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

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Pub: 05 Dec 2024 17:54 UTC
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