The Three Greatest Moments In Large Bedside Cot History

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also known as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to let parents sleep close to their infants at night without the risk of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months, after which your baby is old enough to transition to the cot.

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

Size

Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size and size, with cots being a bit smaller than cot beds. Cots can also convert into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used by children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If  rocking bedside crib  want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in the larger cot, it's a good option to select the larger size.

Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, was pleased the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the room of her baby. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during night feeds or for soothing and that the quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the house, and it rocks too. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a cot for the bed choose one that can be elevated to a level that is comfortable for you to feed your the baby. It must also be able to be lowered down to allow you to lift your baby closer to you for night feeds or for soothing. This is especially useful when you're recovering from a 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 can be adjusted to 70cm.

You should also consider the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher height to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option and one of our mum testers saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of a button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically about 6 months old. 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 convert into a cot it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure they don't climb out or get out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in nightlight and a calming centre that plays sounds and music and has two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or even a swivelling base that makes it easier to reach your baby for feedings. You may also find some models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to a bigger 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 allows you to take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for new mums recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to stay in bed for prolonged periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested this product at home, said that it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after having a c-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and comes with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's bigger than other bedside cribs that we've tested, however it folds up into its travel bag, making it a small size 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 infants. It is lightweight and easy to move. Its swivelling base is fantastic as it means you can move the bassinet side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from C-sections', she said.

Safety

The most important safety aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their baby when they need to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappy. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still recovering from a C-section. Choose a model that lets you lower one side at the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You should also not add anything to the crib that could increase the risk of suffocation or injury, including pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues, such as 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 introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example the products would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't efficient or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers which can be converted to other types of use, such as play yards and bassinets. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as an actual bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be published in November 2021.