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Choosing bedside cot for twins cots4tots , also referred as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their babies at night without the danger of SIDS. However they are not suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will need to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.
MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model features a lift-off bassinet you can use around the house and a manual rocking function. It was simple to put together, and it came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, while they are typically used until three years old. old. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard that can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. Choosing the larger one is a good choice when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach +/- three.
MFM mother home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than a Moses basket but not too large for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.
Emily is another home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. 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 a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it requires an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.
Height
When you are choosing a crib that is bedside, choose one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able to be lower out of the way, so you can lift up your baby to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is especially helpful in the event of recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.
Another thing to consider is how low you want the cot's base to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is an easily collapsible side that you can push at the push of one button.
Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It's also important to know that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this, so that they don't climb out or get out of bed.
Design
There are many styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features like an integrated night light or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even an adjustable base that allows you to reach your child for feedings. Certain models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
For example, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in bed for longer periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was easy to use and made her baby much more manageable particularly after her c-section.
Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit larger than some of the other cribs for bed we've tried, but it folds flat in its travel bag, so it's quite compact when not in use.
MFM mom home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with the needs of parents and children in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly maneuverable and is extremely durable. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be let down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.
Safety
The most important security characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their child when they require to feed them, soothe them, or change their nappies. This means that it's ideal for new mothers who may still recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side with the press of a button, so you can easily lift your baby up without getting out of bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation such as duvets and pillowcases, which can cause your baby to overheat.
The CPSC's 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), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However the CPSC found that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.
Many of the incidents reported in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add a second option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently fixed or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.
The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.