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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots, also known as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. However they are not suggested for use until 6 months, when your baby will be required to move into a cot or moses basket.
Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model has an integrated bassinet that can be used around the home. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own bag for easy storage.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also often convert into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used up to three years older. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available - standard and large - both of which will convert into a toddler bed or cot mattress. Selecting the larger of the two is a good idea when you want your child to sleep in it until they are at least three years old.
Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, was pleased that it was a bit bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too large for her baby’s room. It's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or calming and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's seen that are flimsy.
Emily who is a home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora - it is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it requires a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.
Height
When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be able to be lowered down so that you can lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or soothing. bedside cot newborn is particularly useful when you are recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.
Another thing to think about is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. While some mothers find it easier to get their babies out of traditional Moses baskets when they are at the lowest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option and one of our mom test subjects saying that it comes with a simple collapsible side that is easy to use at the push of one button.
Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally approximately 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot, you will have to take the sides off as soon as they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from getting out or falling out of bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs for beds 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 comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or a swivelling base that makes it easier to get your baby's food in the right place. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
bedside cot newborn , for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it perfect for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean or require the bed for extended durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby, especially after the C-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib and has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than other cribs for bed that we've tested, however it folds up into its bag for travel, making it relatively compact when it's not in use.
MFM mum home test 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 is a fantastic design that is extremely easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely durable. 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 facilitate access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from their c-sections,' she said.
Safety
A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important safety characteristic is the fact that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her nappy. This makes it ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side at the press of a button so you can easily lift your baby without having to get out of the bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation such as duvets and pillowcases that can cause your baby to become overheated.
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) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these beds meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However, the CPSC determined that these requirements are not efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.
Many of the incidents reported in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently attached or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet.
The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule that is expected to be published in November 2021.