The 3 Greatest Moments In Large Bedside Cot History

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However they are not recommended for use up to 6 months, when your baby will need to move into a cot, or a moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also comes with an option to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

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

Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried the product at home, said she liked the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for the baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or soothing and that the quality is great in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it will require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib make sure it can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It should also be able of being dropped down out of the way so that you can lift your baby towards you during night feedings or soothing. 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 up to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

You should also consider the level you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest level, some mothers prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mum testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with an easily collapsible side that you can push at the press of one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet or Bedside Co Sleeper Cot sleeping device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head up without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is because of the danger of suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you opt for a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of bedside cribs, from basic to lavish. The most luxurious models could include features such as a built-in night light and a calming centre that plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to reach your child for feedings. You may also find some models that can be converted to the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a larger bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesarean sections or who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was easy to use and made reaching her baby easier - especially after her c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib and has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit larger than other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, explaining how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it lets you 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

The bedside cot's primary security characteristic is that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or their nappies. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side with the press of a button. This way, 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. Avoid adding anything that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as duvets and pillowcases that can cause your baby to become overheated.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product that include gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside crib travel cot sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, 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 lowered side rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are trapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be removed. The attachment can be permanently fixed or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside cot crib sleepers. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to come out in November 2021.