Guide To Large Bedside Cot: The Intermediate Guide On Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their babies at night, without the risk of SIDS. However they are only recommended for use up to 6 months, when your baby is required to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used around the home. It also has the ability to rock manually. It was easy to set up, and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cots differ in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden bedside cot cots - large and standard - which can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If you want your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in the larger cot, it's a great idea to choose the larger one.

MFM mum home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are flimsy.

Emily is another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with a reflux incline option and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Unlike some International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed, choose one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It must also be able to be dropped down to allow you to lift your baby towards you during night feedings or to soothe. This is particularly useful if you are recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot bedside 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.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. While some moms find it easier to get their babies out of the standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, other mums prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has a collapsible side you can push at the touch the button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should only be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance typically about 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you opt for a bedside or bassinet which can convert into a cot, you will need to start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib, ranging from simple to extravagant. Some of the most extravagant options include features like an integrated light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep or an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child to feed them. You can also find models that can be converted to a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed.

For example, 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 a swivelling base that lets you pick up your newborn and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying it was easy to use and made her baby much more manageable especially after a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&baby bedside crib Awards to be the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib and has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than the other bedside cribs that we've tested, but it folds up into its travel bag to make it a small size when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed for parents and babies. It is a fantastic design that is extremely simple to operate and is extremely durable. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing as it means you can move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be let down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or her nappy. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from the c-section. You should look for a design which allows you to 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 important, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows, which can cause your baby to overheat.

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

In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that could be converted into different modes like bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. Attachments can be permanently attached or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments 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 published in November 2021.