Choosing a Large Bedside Cot Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets or co-sleepers are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their infants at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended for up to 6 months, after which your baby is old enough to be moved to an actual cot. Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was awed by the feature that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that can be used around the house. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage. Size Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard, which can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot. Choosing the larger one is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until they are at least three years old. 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 big for the baby's room. It's easy to carry her child into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy. Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It's a bassinet that lifts off that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here. Height When choosing a bedside cot be sure to choose one that can be raised to a height that is comfortable for feeding your baby. It must also be able to be dropped down so that you can lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or to soothe. bedside co sleeper cot is particularly 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 up 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 the height you would like to set for the cot's base to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level and others prefer a higher elevation to give them greater stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with an easily collapsible side that you can push at the push 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 without assistance, which is usually about 6 months old. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must remove the sides as soon as your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't climb out or fall out of bed. Design There are a variety of styles of cribs for beds that range from basic to luxurious. The most luxurious models could include features such as 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 even an adjustable base that allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. You can also find models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed. For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to take your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This is great for new mothers recovering from Caesarean sections or who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made her baby much easier - especially after her c-section. Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than some of the other cribs for bed we've tested but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it's relatively compact when not in use. MFM mom home tester Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib, explaining how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It has a great design that is incredibly maneuverable and is extremely sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be let down to make access easier especially for mothers who are recovering from c-sections,' she said. Safety The main safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it is able to be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, soothe them, or change their nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C-section. You should choose the design that lets you lower the bed's side with a simple button press. This allows you to lift your child without having to get out of bed. This is essential, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation, such as duvets and pillowcases which could cause your baby to overheat. The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems like gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents) and other miscellaneous 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 height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are trapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed. Many of the incidents reported in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add a second provision to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently attached or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies. The CPSC is reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.
