7 Simple Tips To Totally Refreshing Your Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. However they are not suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as an option to rock manually. It was easy to assemble and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while they are typically used for up to three years. older. There are two sizes of wooden bedside cot cots - large and standard - which can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. The larger of the two is a good choice for children who want to sleep in it until the age of at least three years old.

MFM mum home test Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket, but not too large for her baby's room. Jasmine says it's easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Emily is another home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora - it is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. 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. Unlike some International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase another mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed be sure to choose one that can be elevated to a height that is comfortable for you to feed your 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 comfort him. This feature is particularly useful if you're recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch can be adjusted to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is how low you want the base of your cot to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point and others prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option, with one of our mum testers saying that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can use at the push of a button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside crib travel cot sleeping device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the risk of suffocation. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to be able to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot you will have to remove the sides when they are able to do so. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside cots for newborns use with a range of styles from simple to lavish. Some of the more extravagant options include features like an integrated light and 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 to feed them. There are also models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a larger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after having a C-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib and has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs for bed that we've tested, but it folds into its bag for travel bedside crib, making it a small size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and babies. It has a great design that is extremely simple to operate and is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant as it means you can move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access especially for mothers who are recovering from C-sections,' she added.

Safety

The most important security aspect 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 need to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappy. This makes it perfect for new mothers recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side at the press of a button, so you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, like pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that they satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However, the CPSC determined that these requirements are not efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

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

The CPSC is examining the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside cots for newborns sleeping. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.