Guide To Large Bedside Cot: The Intermediate Guide For Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their children at night without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended for up to 6 months, when your baby is ready to be moved to a crib.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model comes with a lift-off bassinet you can use around the house and the ability to rock manually. It was easy to assemble, and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas cot beds are generally only used up to three years old. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes to choose from - standard and large - both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler bed. If you want your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a bigger cot, it's an excellent option to select the larger one.

Jasmine, an MFM mother who tested the product at home, liked the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for the room of her baby. She says 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, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. 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. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it requires an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be able of being dropped down so that you can pull your baby towards you for night feeds or soothing. This feature is particularly helpful if you are recovering from a C-section. For example the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their children from their standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level and others prefer a higher height to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option with one of our mum test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of a button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used in the event that your baby can hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. This is due to the risk of suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a crib it is necessary to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this, so that they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs that are bedside crib to cot, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the most extravagant options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm that plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. You may also find some models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was simple to use and made reaching her baby easier especially after a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than some of the other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it's quite compact when not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is very maneuverable and is super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing as it means you can move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be lowered down to make access easier - particularly for new mums who are recovering from C-sections,' she added.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is that it can easily be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her nappy. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button, so you can effortlessly lift your baby without needing to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You should also be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues like 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 in its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that they satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. However the CPSC found that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside cot co sleeper. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November 2021.