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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 risk of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby is required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.
MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model comes with a bassinet that can be lifted off to use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was easy to assemble, and even came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used for up to three years. older. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available - standard and large - both of which convert into a cot/toddler mattress. Selecting the larger of the two is a good option if you want your child to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.
Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, liked the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for her baby’s room. It's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or calming and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.
Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It's a bassinet that lifts off that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also comes with an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means you don't have to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it will require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.
Height
When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It also needs to be able to be lowered down so that you can pull your baby closer to you during night feedings or to soothe. This feature is particularly helpful if you are recovering from a C Section. bedside cosleeper 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 can be adjusted to 70cm.
Another thing to consider is how low you want the base of your cot. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher level to provide them with more stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has an easy-to-fold side that which you can use to push of the button.
Be aware that a bedside or bassinet is only suitable until your baby can hold their head up without assistance typically around 6 months. This is due to the danger of inhaling suffocation. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, they will need to remove the sides as soon as they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from getting out or falling out of the bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to luxurious. The more luxurious options may include features like an integrated night light and a calming centre that plays sounds and music and has two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. Some models can be converted into the toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require a bed for longer periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested this product at home, stated that it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after having a C-section.
Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and comes with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's bigger than other bedside cribs that we've tested, but it folds into its travel bag to make it relatively compact when it's not in use.
MFM mom home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was fantastic because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.
Safety
The most important security characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be easily raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they require to feed, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for new mothers recovering from the C-section. You should choose the design that allows you to lower the bed's side with a single button press. This will allow you to lift your child up without having to get out of bed. This is particularly important as your baby gets older and more mobile. You'll also want to not add anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation or injury, including pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat.
The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents) as well as 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 adding additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However, the CPSC determined that these requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between a bedside sleeper and an adult bed.
A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that could be converted into different modes like play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different provision 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 is removable. The attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.
The CPSC is reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in the month of November 2021.