10 Things Competitors Teach You About Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a large bedside crib Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is old enough to be moved to a bed.

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model has a bassinet that can be lifted off to use in the home and the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came with its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also often convert into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used for 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 mattress. The larger of the two is a good idea for children who want to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.

MFM mum home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. She claims that it is easy to get the baby in and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Emily who is a home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed, look for one that can be raised up to a level that is comfortable for feeding your the baby. It also needs to be able of being dropped down out of the way so that you can lift your baby closer to you for night feeds or soothing. This is particularly useful when you are recovering from a C section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to an elevation of 58cm. 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 to be. While some mums find it easier to get their babies out of standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest level, some mothers prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers stated that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has an easily collapsible side that you can push at the touch a button.

Keep in mind that a bedside or bassinet is only suitable until your baby can hold their head without assistance, usually at approximately 6 months. This is because of the possibility of being suffocated. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to convert an existing twin bedside cot or bassinet into a cot you must take the sides off when they are able to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside crib use, ranging from simple to lavish. The most luxurious models could include features such as an integrated night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and has two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your newborn and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require a the bed for extended durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable especially after a 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 liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit larger than other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya loved the practicality of this crib for bed, explaining how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely durable. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to make access easier for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The bedside cot's primary safety feature is that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or their diaper. This makes it ideal for new mothers who may still be recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side at the press of a button, so you can effortlessly lift your baby without getting out of the bed. This is essential, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to not add anything to the crib that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, including duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product that included gaps between the amazon bedside cot sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are trapped between the bedside rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers which can be converted to different modes like bassinets and play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for bedside cots for newborns sleepers that are multi-use that would permit 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 examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule, which is expected to come out in November 2021.