How To Get More Benefits From Your Large Bedside Cot
Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby will be ready to move to an actual bed.
Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was impressed by the feature that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also has the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own travel bag for easy storage.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They also often convert into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's a great option to select the larger one.
Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested the product at home, said she liked the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for her baby’s room. It's easy to lift her baby in and out for night feeding or soothing and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.
Emily who is a home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.
Height
When selecting a cot for the bed choose one that can be elevated to a height that is comfortable for you to feed your babies. It should also be able to be dropped to the ground to allow you to lift your baby closer to you during night feedings or to soothe. This feature is especially helpful when you're recovering from 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 up to 70cm.
Another thing to think about is how low you want the cot's base to be. wooden bedside cot find it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher elevation to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option, with one of our mum testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that you can press down at the touch of the button.
Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device should only be used in the event that your baby can hold his head up with no assistance, which is usually about 6 months old. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. Be aware that if your child is old enough to convert a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot, you will need to remove the sides when they are able to do this. This will prevent them from climbing out or falling out of bed.
Design
There are a variety of bedside crib, ranging from simple to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features like a built-in night light, a soothing centre that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or even an adjustable base that allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. Certain 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 instance, won 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 take your baby to the crib 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 the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried 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.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit larger than some of the other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it is relatively compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed for parents and babies. It is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from c-sections.
Safety
The bedside cot's primary safety characteristic is the fact that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or their nappy. This makes it ideal for new mothers recovering from a c-section. You should look for an option that lets you lower the side of the bed with a simple button press. This will allow you to easily raise your child without getting out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding anything to the cot that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillows, which 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-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at least the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However, the CPSC found that these requirements would not be efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.
Many of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. The attachment can be permanently attached or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet.
The CPSC is examining these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule which is expected to be published in November 2021.