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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 children at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months, when your baby will be required to move into a cot bedside or moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also has a manual rocking feature. It was also simple to put together and came in its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size, with cots being smaller than cot for bedside beds. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However they are typically used by children up to the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot bedside, there are usually two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler bed. Choosing the larger of the two is a good choice for children who want to sleep in it until they are +/- three.

Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for the room of her baby. It's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or calming and that the quality is great, compared with many she's seen that are flimsy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's a blast too. It also comes with a reflux incline option and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib make sure it can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It should also be able to be lowered 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 if you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. While some mothers find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest height, other mums prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mum testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is an easy-to-fold side that you can press at the press of one button.

Remember that a bedside or bassinet should only be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance typically approximately 6 months. This is because of the risk of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you choose a bedside cot used sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a cot, you will need to remove the sides as soon as your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't climb out or get out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for large bedside cot bedside use that range from basic to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features such as a built-in night light or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even the swivelling base which allows you to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is perfect for new mothers recovering from Caesareans or those who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested this product at home, said it was easy to operate and made it easier for her to reach her baby, especially after having a C-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's bigger than other cribs for bed that we've tested, however it folds down into its travel bag, making it a small size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed for parents and babies. It has a great design that is extremely easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant as it means you can 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 security characteristic is the fact that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or his or her diaper. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from an 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 crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to be careful not to add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat.

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

In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of imposing additional requirements for sleepers in bed, 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 found, however that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are trapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently attached or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR on bedside travel cot sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be issued in the month of November 2021.