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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without fear of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby is ready to transition to a cot.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model has a bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also features 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 and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. They also often convert into toddler beds, while they are typically used for up to three years. older. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which will convert into a cot/toddler bed. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's an excellent idea to choose the larger size.

MFM mom home test Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot bed cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket but not too big for her baby's room. It's easy to carry her child in and out for night feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.

Emily, another home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also rocks. It also has a reflux incline 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 you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be lower out of the way, so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is especially useful if you are recovering from a C Section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the 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 how low you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to get their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest level, some mothers prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice with one of our mom test subjects saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that is easy to use at the push of the button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to note that if you choose a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib, you will need to remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or get out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in nightlight, a soothing centre that plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable base that makes it easier to get your baby bedside cot's food in the right place. You can also find models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards best bedside cot uk Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that allows you to take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from Caesareans, or those who need to stay in bed for prolonged periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier particularly after her c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat in its travel bag, so it is relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside sleeper cot crib, explaining how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is a fantastic design that is very easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to ease access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it is able to be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or her diaper. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side at the press of a button so you can easily lift your baby without getting out of bed. This is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillowcases, which can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product, such as gaps between a 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 looked into the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are trapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets using a removable attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as a bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.