Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

bedside crib with wheels cots (also known as co sleeper bedside cot-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without fear of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to move to a cot.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also features a manual rocking feature. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. 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 cot. Selecting the larger one is a good choice when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach at least three years old.

MFM mother home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. It's easy to get her baby in and out for feeding or soothing, and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's seen that are flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with a reflux incline and large bedside cot a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy another mattress as your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a cot for Large Bedside Cot the bed be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for feeding your baby. It must also be lowered to a level that is not in the way so that you can pull your baby to feed them at night or soothe him. This is especially useful when you're 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 can be adjusted to 70cm.

It is also important to consider the height you would like the base of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher height to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option and one of our mum test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that is easy to push down with the click of a button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should not be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance typically approximately 6 months. This is because of the risk of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you choose a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot and vice versa, you must begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this to ensure they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside cribs, from basic to lavish. Some of the most luxurious options include features like a built-in light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child to feed them. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

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

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's slightly larger than other bedside cribs we tried, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with parents and babies in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. Its swivelling base is fantastic 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 C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is the fact that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby bedside crib to feed, comfort or change his or his or her diaper. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C section. It is recommended to choose an option that lets you lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to lift your child without getting out of bed. This is particularly crucial as your baby grows older and more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product like gaps between the bedside crib with changing table sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of imposing 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 lowered side rail. However, the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents where infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. This attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR regarding foldable bedside crib sleeping. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be issued in the month of November 2021.