Guide To Large Bedside Cot: The Intermediate Guide To Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers and large bedside cot bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are not suggested for use until 6 months when your baby is required to move into a cot, or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as a manual rocking function. It was also simple to put together and came in its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size and size, Large Bedside Cot with cots being a bit smaller than beds for cots. They also often convert into toddler beds, while they are typically used until three years old. old. If you're looking 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 bed/toddler bed. If you'd like your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in the larger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger size.

MFM mother home tester Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was a little bigger than the Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby in and out for night feeding or soothing and that the quality is great in comparison to other cots she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also 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 have to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed choose one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for feeding your babies. It must also be lowered to a level that is not in the way so that you can pull your baby to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is particularly helpful when you are 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 how low you want the base of your cot to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, other mums prefer a higher base to give them more stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with an easy-to-fold side that which you can use to push of the button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device is only suitable when your baby Bedside cot can hold his head up without assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot, they must remove the sides as soon as they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of styles of cribs for bedside use with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. Some of the more extravagant options include features like a built-in light and a soothing center that plays music and sound and comes with two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep. Another option is an adjustable footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. You may also find some models that can be transformed into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best bedside cots Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require bed for longer durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable - especially after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than the other cribs for bed we've looked at, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it is relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She said it was designed to be used by parents and children. It is lightweight and easy to move. Its swivelling base is fantastic because it lets you move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access - particularly for new mums who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.

Safety

A large bedside crib bedside cot's main safety characteristic is that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or his or her nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C-section. You should look for an option that allows you to lower the bed's side with a single button press. This allows you to raise your child without having to get out of bed. This is essential, especially as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You should also be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation, or injury, like pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

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

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However the CPSC concluded that such requirements are not efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between a bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that could be converted into other modes such as bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently fixed or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it decides on the final rule which is expected to be released in November of 2021.