Why We Are In Love With Large Bedside Cot And You Should Too

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby will be ready to be moved to an actual cot.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used around the home. It also has a manual rocking feature. It was easy to assemble, and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size in size, with cots smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However cots are generally used for children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard - which can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. If you want your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in the larger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger size.

Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, was pleased that it was a bit bigger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too big for the baby's room. It's easy to get her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing, and that the quality is great when compared to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&baby bedside cot Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be lowered to a level that is not in the way so you can raise your child towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is especially useful in the event of recovering from a C-section. For instance the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, other mums prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice with one of our mom testers stating that it comes with a simple collapsible side that you can press down at the touch of a button.

Keep in mind that a newborn bedside cot or bassinet should only be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance, usually at around 6 months. This is because of the possibility of suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you 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 bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside crib travel cot use with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. Some of the more expensive options come with features such as an integrated light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep. Another option is a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. Some models can be transformed into an infant bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean sections or those who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was simple to use and made her baby much more manageable particularly after her c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than some of the other cribs that we've tested but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively 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 babies. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic since 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

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is that it can easily be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or their nappy. This makes it ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C section. It is recommended to choose an option that allows you to lower the sides of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to easily lift your child up without getting out of bed. This is crucial, particularly when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as duvets and pillowcases 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 cots for newborns sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are entrapped by a bedside travel cot rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets through the use of a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November 2021.