20 Fun Informational Facts About Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to snuggle with their infant at night without fear of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, when your baby is old enough to transition to an actual bed.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as an option 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. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However cots are generally used for children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. The larger one is a good idea when you want your child to sleep in it until they are +/- three.

Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, was pleased that it was a bit bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for the room of her baby. She claims that it is easy to get the baby bedside crib in and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that it's quality is better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's a blast too. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands Lora is a cot that Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase another mattress as your baby grows. It requires a specific 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 raised to a level that is comfortable for you when feeding the baby. It must also be able to be dropped to the ground so that you can pull your baby closer to you for night feeds or soothing. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from C-section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to a maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is how low you want the base of your cot. Some moms find it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while some prefer a higher level to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option, with one of our mum test subjects saying that it comes with a simple collapsible side that is easy to push down with the click of the button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance generally about 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. Be aware that if your child is old enough to turn an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you will need to remove the sides when they are able to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of bedside crib, ranging from simple to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features like a built-in night light or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or a swivelling base that makes it easier to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be transformed into the toddler bed or cot bed (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 and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require bed for longer durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, stating that it was simple to use and [empty] made reaching her baby much more manageable particularly after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&baby bedside cot Awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and includes a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's bigger than the other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds down into its travel bag, making it a small size when not in use.

MFM mom home tester Leya loved the practicality of this crib for bed, describing how it was designed with babies and parents in mind. It has a great design that is incredibly maneuverable and is extremely durable. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it allows you to 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 their c-sections,' she said.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or his or her nappies. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from the C-section. You should look for an option that allows you to lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. This allows you to lift your child up without having to get out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby bedside crib grows older and becomes more mobile. You should also be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated.

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

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for [Redirect Only] bassinets or at least the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are trapped by a bedside rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds which can be converted to different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. The attachment can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.