Twenty Myths About Large Bedside Cot: Busted

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without the 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 crib.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model features a bassinet that can be lifted off to use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was simple to put together, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds differ in size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used up to three years old. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available - standard and large - both of which will convert into a cot/toddler bed. If you'd like your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's a good idea to pick the larger size.

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 her baby’s room. She says that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It's a bassinet that lifts off that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot, look for one that can be elevated to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your the baby. It should also be able to be lowered away from the way, so you can lift up your baby towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This is especially useful when you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

You should also consider how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher level to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option, with one of our mom testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that is easy to push down with the click of a button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. It's also important to note that if you opt for a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a cot, you will need to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this, so that they don't climb out or fall out of the bed.

Design

There are many styles of bedside cribs, from basic to extravagant. The most luxurious models could include features such as an integrated night light and a calming centre that plays sounds and music and offers two levels of vibrating to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to reach your baby for feedings. You can also find models which can be made into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who have to remain in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after the c-section.

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

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed to be used by parents and babies. It has a great design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was a great idea because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

The most important security feature of a large bedside cot is that it is able to be moved up or down to allow parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, comfort them or change their nappy. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side with the press of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby without having to get out of the bed. This is important, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows that can cause your baby to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of imposing additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that they meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However bedside crib or cot determined that these requirements are not efficient or feasible to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers which can be converted to other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested that the 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 through the use of a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments and others 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 published in November 2021.

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Pub: 13 Dec 2024 01:11 UTC

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