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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

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

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also comes with the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

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. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard, which can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. The larger of the two is a good option if you want your child to sleep in it until they are approximately three.

Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, said she liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too big for her baby’s room. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby in and out of the cot for evening feedings or to soothe, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is - it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the house, and it rocks too. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that breathes. And  baby bedside crib  was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot, look for one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for you to feed your the baby. It should also be able of being dropped down so that you can lift your baby towards you for night feeds or to soothe. This feature is especially 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 to 70cm.

It is also important to consider the height you would like the base of your crib to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point, while some prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option and one of our mom test subjects saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that you can use at the push of one button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. It's also important to know that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for beds, ranging from simple to lavish. Some of the most extravagant options include features such as an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child to feed them. You may also find some models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to a larger bed.

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

baby bedside crib  is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib and has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than the other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds into its travel bag to make it compact when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, she explained how it was created with parents and babies in mind.  It has a great design that is very easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely 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 opened down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from c-sections,' she said.

Safety

The main safety characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their child when they require to feed them, comfort them or change their nappy. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side with the press of a button, so you can easily lift your baby up without getting out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby grows older and more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR of 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) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are trapped between the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multi-use bedside beds to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable and can be connected permanently or removed when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule that is expected to be released in November 2021.