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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to be moved to a crib.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model features a lift-off bassinet you can use around the house and an option to rock manually. It was also easy to assemble and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cots differ in terms of size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used by children up to the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available - standard and large - both of which convert into a cot bed/toddler mattress. Selecting the larger of the two is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until they are +/- three.

Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked 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 in and out for night feeding or soothing, and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also nominated 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 have to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed choose one that can be raised to a height that is comfortable for you when feeding babies. It must also be able of being dropped to the ground so that you can pull your baby closer to you for night feeds or to soothe. This feature is particularly helpful if 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 bottom of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets when the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. One of our mom testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has an easily collapsible side that which you can use to press of one button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby can hold their head up unaided generally around 6 months. This is because of the risk of suffocation. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, they must remove the sides as soon as they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from getting out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features like an integrated night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. Some models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

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

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and comes with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. 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.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She said it was designed to be used by parents and infants. It is lightweight and easy to move. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it lets you move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be lowered down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from C-sections', she said.

Safety

The bedside cot's primary safety characteristic is the fact that it can easily be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed, comfort or change his or her nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from an C-section. Look for  click through the following document  that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without getting out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation such as duvets and pillowcases which could cause your baby to become overheated.

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

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants are trapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently attached or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.