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Choosing a Large bedside cot newborn cot for bedside

Bedside cots, also referred as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their babies at night without the danger of SIDS. However they are not recommended for use up to 6 months when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the feature that this model comes with a bassinet that can be used all around the home. It also features an option to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available that are large bedside crib and standard both of which will convert into a cot/toddler beds. If you want your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a bigger cot, it's an excellent option to select the larger size.

Jasmine, an MFM mum who tested the product at home, was pleased that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too large for the room of her baby. She says that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.

Emily, another home tester, is awed by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with an option for inclining the 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 is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It must also be lower to a level that is not in the way so you can raise your baby to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is particularly helpful when you are recovering from a C Section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a 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 base of your cot to be. Some moms find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. One of our testers for mums stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has an easily collapsible side that which you can use to press of a button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance generally approximately 6 months. This is because of the possibility of suffocation. You should also be aware that when your child is old enough to be able to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you will need to take the sides off when they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib with a range of styles from simple to lavish. The more expensive options could include features like an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or even a swivelling base that allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. There are also models that can be transformed into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed.

For example the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you pick up your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said it was simple to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after the C-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's slightly larger than other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat in its travel bag so it is relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she praised the bedside crib's functionality. She said it was designed for both parents and children. It is a fantastic design that is extremely simple to operate and is super-sturdy. She said that the bassinet's pivoting base was a great idea because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main security feature is that it can easily be adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort them, or change his or their diaper. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from the c-section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side with the push of a button, so you can effortlessly lift your baby without getting out of bed. This is particularly crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of suffocation or injury, such as duvets and pillowcases that can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues that included 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 examined the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or Large Bedside Cot at least the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However the CPSC found that these requirements are not efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between a bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. The attachment can be permanently fixed or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside travel cot sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.