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Choosing a Large bedside crib and travel cot Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to rest with their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are only recommended for use up to 6 months, when your baby bedside cot is required to move into a cot, or a moses basket.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, loved the feature that this model comes with an integrated bassinet that can be used around the home. It also has an option to rock manually. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size in size, with cots smaller than beds for cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used for up to three years. old. If you're opting for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler beds. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in the larger cot, it's a great idea to pick the larger one.

MFM mum home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than a Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says that it is easy to get the baby in and out of the cot for evening feedings or to soothe and that the quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways - it's a lift-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's a blast too. It also has an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in 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 need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. However, it does require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside, choose one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It also needs to be able of being dropped down so that you can lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or for soothing. This feature is especially helpful in the event of recovering from 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.

You should also think about how low you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their babies out of the standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. One of our mum testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with a collapsible side you can push at the push of one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside cot newborn sleeper should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided generally approximately 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. It's also important to know that if you opt for a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must remove the sides as soon as your child is ready for this to ensure they don't climb out or fall out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for beds that range from basic to lavish. Some of the more luxurious options include features like an inbuilt light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and has two levels that help to soothe your baby bedside sleeper back to sleep or the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. There are also models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a larger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is perfect for new mothers recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to remain in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, stated that it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib and has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit larger than other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed for both parents and children. It is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the swivelling bassinet 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

A large bedside cot's main safety characteristic is that it can easily be raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or his or her nappies. This makes it perfect for mothers who are recovering from the C-section. You should choose an option that allows you to lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to lift your child up without having to get out of the bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. It is also important to avoid adding anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation or injury, including pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems, such as gaps between the bedside cots for newborns sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents); fabric-sided enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that they satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, 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 incidents where infants are entrapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into other modes, such as play yards or bassinets. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets through the use of an attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

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