Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

bedside cot for twins cots, also referred as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their children at night without the danger of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby will be ready to move to a cot.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also has a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only intended for children who are the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from both large and standard both of which convert into a cot bed/toddler mattress. The larger one is a good choice when you want your child to sleep in it until the age of at least three years old.

Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, was pleased the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby’s room. It's easy to lift her baby in and out for feeding or soothing, and that the quality is great in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Unlike some International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It must also be able to be lowered to the ground to allow you to lift your baby closer to you during night feedings or soothing. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as 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 consider is how low you want the base of your cot. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets at the lowest level, some mothers prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice with one of our mom test subjects saying that it comes with a simple collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of a button.

Keep in mind that a bedside or bassinet is only suitable until your baby can hold their head without assistance generally approximately 6 months. This is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to turn the bedside sleeper into a cot you must take the sides off when they are able to do so. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in nightlight and a calming centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibrating to help soothe baby back to sleep, or a swivelling base that allows you to easily get your baby's food in the right place. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example has won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards 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 opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to remain in bed for prolonged periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried 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 alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best bedside cots Cot, Moses Basket or Crib and has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, large bedside cot and a rocking feature. It's bigger than the other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds down into its travel bag, making it relatively compact when it's not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib she explained how it was created with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.

Safety

A Large bedside cot wooden cot (confident-emu-n2v24s.mystrikingly.com)'s main safety feature is that it can easily be moved up or down so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or her nappy. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from an C-section. You should look for a design which allows you to lower the bed's side with a single button press. This allows you to lift your child without getting out of the 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, like pillows and duvets. These can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product that include gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of imposing additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that they meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are entrapped by the amazon bedside cot rail as well as an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets by using a removable attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments and others received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.