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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without fear of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, after which your baby is old enough to transition to a crib.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the feature that this model comes with an integrated bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also has the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.
Size
Cots and cot beds vary in terms of size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used until three years old. old. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler beds. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a larger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger size.
MFM mum home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for feeding or soothing, and the quality is top-notch when compared to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.
Emily who is a home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an incline for reflux 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 need to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.
Height
When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that is comfortable for feeding your babies. It also needs to be able to be lowered down to allow you to lift your baby towards you for night feeds or to soothe. This is especially useful if you're recovering from an operation such as a C-section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.
Another thing to think about is the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option and one of our mom testers saying that it comes with a simple collapsible side that is easy to push down with the click of one button.
Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby can hold their head up without assistance, usually at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, they must take the sides off as soon as they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.
Design
There are many different styles of bedside cribs, from basic to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features like an integrated night light, a soothing centre that plays sounds and music and offers two levels of vibrating to help soothe baby back to sleep, or the swivelling base which makes it easier to get your baby's food in the right place. Some models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.
For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that allows you to take your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This is ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in the bed for extended durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much easier particularly after her c-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than some of the other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's relatively compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester, also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed for both parents and infants. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly maneuverable and is extremely durable. 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 make access easier especially for mothers who are recovering from C-sections', she said.
Safety
The bedside cot's primary security characteristic is the fact that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or her nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C section. You should look for a design which allows you to lower the sides of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to lift your child without having to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of injury or suffocation such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to become overheated.
The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these beds 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 were not feasible or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped between the bedside rail and an adult bed.
bedside cot sale www.cots4tots.co.uk of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that could be converted into different modes like play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently attached or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.
The CPSC is examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November of 2021.