7 Simple Tricks To Rocking Your Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred to as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their infants at night without the danger of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months, when your baby is required to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also comes with an option to rock manually. It was simple to put together and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used for up to three years. older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available both large and standard both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler mattress. Choosing the larger one is a good choice if you want your child to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.

Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too large for the room of her baby. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby into and out of the cot for evening feedings or to soothe and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Emily is another home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a portable, lift-off bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy another mattress as your baby grows. However, it will require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed be sure to choose one that can be elevated to a level that is comfortable for feeding your the baby. It should also be able to be lower to a level that is not in the way so you can lift up your baby towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is especially useful in the event of recovering from a C-section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to the maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot. Some moms find it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while others prefer a higher level to provide them with more stability. One of our mum testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has an easy-to-fold side that you can push at the push of the button.

Remember that a bedside or bassinet is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided typically about 6 months. This is due to the risk of inhaling suffocation. It's also important to note that if you choose a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a cot, you will need to remove the sides as soon as your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't climb out or fall out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the most extravagant options include features like an integrated light, a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep. Another option is an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child when you need to feed them. There are also models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger 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 has a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesareans or who require the bed for extended periods of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying that it was simple to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable - especially after her 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. It is machine washable and comes with a lining, reflux incline, and rocking bedside cot used crib (read this blog article from fsquan8.cn) feature. It's a bit larger than some of the other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat in its travel bag, so it's quite compact when not in use.

MFM mom home test Leya also liked the functionality of this crib for bed, describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It has a great design that is very easy to manoeuvre and it is super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be let down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from C-sections,' she added.

Safety

The most important security characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be easily moved up or down to allow parents to reach their child when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side with the push of a button, so you can effortlessly lift your baby without having to get out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby bedside sleeper gets older and more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, including pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However, the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses which can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. Several commenters suggested the CPSC include a different option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside travel crib sleepers that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be removed. This attachment can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.