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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as bassinets and co sleeper 4-in-1 bedside crib cot (browse around these guys)-sleepers, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to transition to a cot.

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model features an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and an option to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bedside crib bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot bed. The larger one is a good option when you want your child to sleep in it until they are at least three years old.

Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, was pleased that it was a bit bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby’s room. She says it's easy to carry her child into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing, and that the quality is great in comparison to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Contrary to some International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed, choose 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 that you can pull your child towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This is especially useful when you're recovering from a C-section. For instance 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 think about how low you would like the base of your crib to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their babies from standard Moses baskets when the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher level to provide them with more stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It comes with a collapsible side you can press at the press of the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is usually about 6 months old. This is because of the danger of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, you will need to take the sides off as soon as they are ready to do this. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to extravagant. Some of the more extravagant options include features like an integrated light, a soothing center that plays music and sound and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which allows you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be transformed into the toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best bedside cots Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you take your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is great for new mothers recovering from Caesareans or those who have to remain in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made her baby easier especially after a 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. It is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than the other bedside cribs we tried, but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it is relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed for parents and children. It is very easy to move and extremely 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 make access easier especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

Safety

The main safety aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily moved up or down to allow parents to reach their child when they need to feed them, soothe them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side with the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of the bed. This is essential, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You should also be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation, or injury, like pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues like 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 the CPSC looked into the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently fixed or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside cot newborn sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule that is expected to be released in November 2021.