Why Nobody Cares About Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets or co sleeper bedside cot-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their children at night without the danger of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, when your baby is ready to transition to a cot.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also features an option to rock manually. It was easy to set up and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However cots are generally intended for children who are the age of three. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot mattress. Selecting the larger of the two is a good idea when you want your child to sleep in it until the age of approximately three.

Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, was pleased that it was a bit bigger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for the room of her baby. It's easy to get her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also has an incline of reflux as well as 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. In contrast to International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be able to be dropped down to allow you to lift your baby up towards you for night feeds or soothing. This feature is especially helpful when you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch can be adjusted to 70cm.

You should also think about how low you would like the base of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their children out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our testers for mums mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has a collapsible side you can push at the push of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally about 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, they must remove the sides once they are able to do this. This will stop them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are many styles of amazon bedside cot cribs, from basic to extravagant. Some of the more luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which allows you to reach your child to feed them. There are also models that can be transformed into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This is perfect for new mothers recovering from Caesarean sections, or those who need to remain in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby, especially after the C-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and comes with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking bedside Crib function. It's bigger than the other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds up into its travel bag to make it a small size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed for parents and infants. It is a fantastic design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing as it means you can move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be lowered down to ease access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.

Safety

The main safety 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 makes it perfect for new mothers recovering from a c-section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button, so you can easily lift your baby without having to get out of bed. This is essential, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as duvets and pillowcases which could cause your baby to become overheated.

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 disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However, the CPSC found that these requirements are not feasible or effective to reduce the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside crib with changing table sleeper and an adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to other modes such as play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. The attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

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