Guide To Large Bedside Cot: The Intermediate Guide On Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred to as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their infants at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are not suggested for use until 6 months, when your baby will be required to move into a cot or a moses basket.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used around the home. It also has 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 less than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler bed. If you'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a larger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger one.

MFM mom home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket but not too large for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to get the baby in and out of the cot for evening feedings or to soothe and that the quality is superior to others she has seen that are 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 bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It also needs to be able to be lowered down to allow you to lift your baby towards you during night feedings or to soothe. This is particularly useful when you are recovering from a C Section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

It is also important to consider the height you'd like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest level, some mothers prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our testers for mums mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has an easy-to-fold side that you can press at the touch one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby can hold their head up without assistance typically approximately 6 months. This is because of the possibility of suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot you will need to take the sides off once they are ready to do this. This will prevent them from climbing out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features such as a built-in night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. There are also models which can be made into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and move them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is perfect for new mothers recovering from Caesareans or those who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much easier - especially after her c-section.

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

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed to be used by parents and infants. It is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was fantastic because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is that it is able to be moved up or down so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or her diaper. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C-section. You should look for a design which allows you to lower the bed's side by pressing a button. This allows you to lift your child without having to get out of bed. This is important, especially as your baby 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 duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside cosleeper sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, 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. However the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between the bedside cot newborn sleeper and the adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding newborn bedside cot sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.