20 Trailblazers Lead The Way In Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, when your baby is old enough to be moved to the cot.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model features an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and an option to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came in its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However they are typically used for children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If bedside cot wooden 'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's an excellent idea to choose the larger size.

Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, said she liked that it was a bit bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too large for her baby’s room. She says that it is easy to get the baby in and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that the 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, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy another mattress as your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here bedside crib travel cot can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot choose one that can be elevated to a height that is comfortable for you when feeding baby. It should also be able of being dropped down so that you can lift your baby closer to you for feedings at night or for soothing. This feature is particularly helpful in the event of recovering from a C Section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up 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 how low you want the cot's base to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher height to give them greater stability. One of our testers for mums mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It is a collapsible side which you can use to press of a button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head without assistance, which is usually around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It's also important to know that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can convert into a cot, you will need to start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or fall out of bed.

Design

There are many styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the more expensive options come with features like an inbuilt light, a soothing center that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep or the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is great for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who have to remain in bed for extended periods. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested this product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after the c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's larger than other cribs for bed that we've tested, but it folds up into its travel bag, making it a small size when not in use.

MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this crib for bed, explaining how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It has a great design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic as it means you can move the bassinet side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to ease access especially for mothers who are recovering from their C-sections,' she added.

Safety

The main safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their child when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from the C-section. You should choose an option that allows you to lower the side of the bed with a simple button press. This will allow you to raise your child without getting out of bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to avoid adding anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, like pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat.

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

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However, the CPSC found that these requirements would not be feasible or effective to reduce the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be removed. The attachment can be permanently fixed or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be released in the month of November 2021.