Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots, also known as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to let parents sleep close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby will be ready to be moved to an actual crib.
Mehack, a MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also comes with a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.
Size
Cots and cot beds differ in size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used until three years old. old. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler beds. If you'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in the larger cot, it's a good option to select the larger size.
Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, said she liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too large for the room of her baby. baby bedside sleeper says it's easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing and that the quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.
Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. baby bedside cot comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.
Height
When choosing a crib for your bed make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It must also be lower away from the way, so that you can pull your baby to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as 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 up to 70cm.
You should also think about how low you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It is an easily collapsible side that you can push at the touch one button.
Remember that a bedside or bassinet is only suitable until your baby can hold their head up unaided, usually at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, you must take the sides off once they are able to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs for beds with a range of styles from simple to lavish. The most luxurious models could include features such as an integrated night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to reach your child for feedings. 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 transition to a larger 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 is a swivelling base that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is great for new mums recovering from Caesarean sections, or those who need to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier particularly after her c-section.
baby bedside cot is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also includes an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit larger than the other cribs for bed we've tried, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.
MFM mom home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib explaining how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is very easy to move and 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 ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main security feature is that it can be easily moved up or down so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or her diaper. This makes it ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C section. You should look for the design that lets you lower the bed's side with a single button press. This allows you to lift your child up without having to get out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby grows older and more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of injury or suffocation like duvets and pillows, which can cause your baby to become overheated.
The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).
In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that they satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are trapped between the bedside rail and an adult bed.
Many of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. A number of 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 requirement for bassinets using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as an actual bassinet.
The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.