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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. However, they are only recommended for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model comes with a bassinet that can be lifted off to use around the house and an option to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came in its own bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They also often convert into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. old. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard - which can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If you'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a larger cot, it's a good idea to choose the larger one.

Jasmine, an MFM mother who tested the product at home, liked the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for her baby’s room. Jasmine says it's easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot for night feeds or for soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways It's a bassinet that lifts off that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. 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 many international or European brands. This means you don't need to buy 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 choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be raised up to a height that is comfortable for large bedside cot feeding your baby. It must also be lowered out of the way, so you can lift up your baby to feed them at night or soothe him. This is especially useful when you're recovering from a C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is how low you want the cot's base to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point and others prefer a higher height 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 you can push at the touch a button.

Be aware that a bedside baby sleeper or bassinet device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head up without assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is because of the danger of suffocation. It is also important to be aware that if 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 climbing out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of bedside cribs, from basic to extravagant. Some of the more luxurious options include features such as an integrated light, a soothing center that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. There are also models which can be made into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&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 move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who need to stay in the bed for Large Bedside Cot extended periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, said it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after the c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be 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 tested, but it folds down into its bag for travel cot bedside, making it compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She claimed that it was designed for both parents and babies. 'It has an excellent design that is very maneuverable and is extremely durable. She said that the swivelling bassinet base was a great idea since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security characteristic is that it is able to be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or their nappy. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from an C-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side at the press of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. This is important, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the risk of injury or suffocation, like duvets and pillows that can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues like gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside crib that turns into cot sleepers. For instance they would need 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 determined that these requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants were trapped between a bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside crib and travel cot sleepers which can be converted into other modes, such as play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently attached or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bedside crib bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be published in November 2021.