Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without risk of SIDS. However they are not suitable for use up to 6 months, when your baby will need to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model has a bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was easy to set up and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cots differ in size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used by children up to the age of three. If you're considering a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler bed. Choosing the larger of the two is a good option when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.

Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested the product at home, was pleased the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too large for the room of her baby. She says it's easy to get her baby bedside co sleeper in and out for night feeding or soothing and the quality is top-notch in comparison to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Emily is another home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best cot for bedside or Moses Basket category. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside pick one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It must also be lowered to a level that is not in the way so you can lift up your baby towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly helpful if you are recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

You should also consider the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest height, other mums peasy to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby bedside co sleeper - especially after having a C-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit larger than some of the other cribs for bed we've tried, but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it's quite compact when not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib explaining how it was designed with parents and babies in mind. It is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic because it let you 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 feature is that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or his or her nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from a c-section. Choose a model that allows you to lower one side at the press of a button. This way, you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to not add anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, including duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues like gaps between the bedside cot for twins sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC looked into the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing the number of instances in which infants are trapped by the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that could be converted into different modes like bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item 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. The Commission will be examining these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be released in November of 2021.