Choosing a Large bedside co sleeper Cot

newborn bedside cot cots, also referred as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to rest close to their children at night, without the risk of SIDS. However they are only suggested for use until 6 months when your baby will need to move into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was impressed by the feature that this model comes with a bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also features a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However cots are generally used for children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available both large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler bed. If you wish for your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a good option to select the larger size.

Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried the product at home, said she liked the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too large for her baby’s room. She claims that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Emily who is a home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also has an option for inclining the 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. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it does require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a level that is comfortable for you to feed your baby. It should also be able of being dropped down out of the way to allow you to lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or for soothing. This feature is especially useful if 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 can be adjusted to 70cm.

You should also consider how low you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the smallest level, some mothers prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our mum testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It is a collapsible side you can push at the push of the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should not be used until your baby can hold their head up without assistance, usually at approximately 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, you must remove the sides as soon as they are able to do this. This will stop them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to extravagant. The most luxurious models could include features such as a built-in nightlight and a calming centre that plays sounds and music and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even an adjustable base that allows you to get your baby's food in the right place. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby to the crib and move them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require a the bed for extended durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said that it was easy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after the c-section.

Another alternative 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 includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's a bit larger than the other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat in its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed to be used by parents and infants. It has a great design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely durable. She said that the swivelling bassinet base was brilliant because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A Large Bedside Cot (Setiathome.Berkeley.Edu)'s main security characteristic is the fact that it is able to be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or his or her nappies. This is why it's perfect for mothers who still be recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button, so you can easily lift your baby without needing to get out of bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and more mobile. It is also important to not add anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, including pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents); 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 imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing number of instances in which infants are trapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside cot reviews sleepers which can be converted into other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as a bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on foldable bedside crib sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in the month of November 2021.