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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred to as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their babies at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to move to a crib.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model comes with a bassinet that can be lifted off to use throughout the house, as well as a manual rocking function. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while they are typically used up to three years old. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a great option to select the larger one.

Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said she liked that it was a bit bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for the room of her baby. It's easy to lift her baby in and out for night feeding or calming and that the quality is great, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also comes with an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that breathes. travel cot bedside crib Cots 4 Tots was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you when feeding the baby. It should also be able to be lower away from the way, so you can raise your baby to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is especially helpful in the event of recovering from a C-section. For example the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to the height of 58cm. 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 mums find that it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher height to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mom test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that you can push down with the click of a button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable until your baby can hold their head without assistance typically about 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, you will have to take the sides off once they are able to do so. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep or a swivelling footrest that allows you to reach your child in order to feed them. You may also find some models that can be transformed into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to move to their own bigger bed.

For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This is perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean sections or those who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried this product at home, said that it was simple to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after a 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 comes with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's larger than other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds down into its travel bag, making it compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed to be used by parents and children. It is a fantastic design that is very simple to operate and is super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is that it can easily be moved up or down so that parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or his or her nappies. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side at the push of a button so you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of injury or suffocation such as duvets and pillowcases which could cause your baby to become overheated.

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) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC examined 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. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are entrapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers that could be converted into other types of use, such as play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets by using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November of 2021.

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Pub: 05 Dec 2024 20:16 UTC
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