The Ultimate Glossary Of Terms About Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

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Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also features an option to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be able to sleep in the larger cot, it's a great idea to choose the larger size.

Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for the room of her baby. It's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or soothing and the quality is top-notch when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways - it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able of being dropped to the ground to allow you to lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or soothing. This is particularly useful when you are recovering from a C Section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.

It is also important to consider how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their children out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest level, some mothers prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice with one of our mum testers stating that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of one button.

Be aware that a twin bedside cot or bassinet device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the danger of inhaling suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to turn a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot, they must take the sides off when they are able to do this. This will stop them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for beds that range from basic to extravagant. Some of the more extravagant options include features like an inbuilt light, a soothing center that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to pick up your newborn and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who need to stay in bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, stated that it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after the c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&baby bedside cot Awards for the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs we tested, but it folds up into its travel bag to make it compact when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, explaining how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. It has a great design that is incredibly maneuverable and is super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side and one of its sides can be let down to ease access especially for mothers who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

Safety

The most important safety characteristic of a bedside crib and cot cot is that it can be easily raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who are 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 raise your child without having to get out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby gets older and becomes more mobile. You should also not add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, such as pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product like gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For example the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside crib with wheels sleepers which can be converted to different modes like bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. The attachment can be permanently attached or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be released in the month of November 2021.