Large Bedside Cot: The Evolution Of Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large bedside crib and cot Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co sleeper bedside cot-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without risk of SIDS. However they are only recommended for use up to 6 months when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the feature that this model comes with a bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also has an option to rock manually. It was simple to put together, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots and cots differ in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. older. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available - standard and large - both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler bed. The larger of the two is a good option when you want your child to sleep in it until they are approximately three.

MFM mum home tester Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or soothing and that the quality is great, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.

Emily who is a home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib make sure it can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It should also be able to be lowered down to allow you to lift your baby closer to you for night feeds or for soothing. This feature is particularly helpful in the event of recovering from a C section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

You should also think about the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher height to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option, with one of our mom testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible part that you can use at the push of one button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head up without assistance generally approximately 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. It's also important to note that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a cot, you will need to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or fall out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for foldable bedside crib use, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the most expensive options come with features such as a built-in light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep or an adjustable footrest that allows you to reach your child to feed them. You can also find models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to a larger bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your newborn and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made her baby much more manageable - especially after her c-section.

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

MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was brilliant because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important security characteristic is the fact that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or her diaper. This makes it ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side at the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby without getting out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. You should also be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated.

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-side enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are entrapped by a bedside rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. Attachments can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining 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 be released in November 2021.