Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots, also referred to as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to let parents sleep close to their infants 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 comes with a bassinet that can be lifted off to use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was easy to set up and even came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used until three years old. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. If you'd like your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's a great option to select the larger one.
MFM mom home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to lift her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing and that the quality is excellent, compared with many she's seen that feel flimsy.
Emily is another home tester, loves the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Contrary to some International or European cot brands, the Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.
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When selecting a cot for the bed choose one that can be raised up to a level that is comfortable for you to feed your babies. It should also be able to be lowered away from the way, so you can lift up your baby towards you to feed them at night or soothe him. This feature is particularly helpful when you are recovering from a C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.
You should also think about the height you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to get their babies out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option and one of our mum test subjects saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of a button.
Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should not be used until your baby can hold their head up unaided, usually at about 6 months. This is because of the possibility of suffocation. It's also important to note that if you select a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a cot it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is ready for this to ensure they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.
Design
There are a variety of bedside crib with a range of styles from simple to luxurious. The more expensive options could include features such as a built-in night light, a soothing centre that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. bedside co sleeper may also find some models that can be transformed into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to move to a bigger bed.
For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Crib, Best Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you pick up your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get up. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require the bed for extended durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after the 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 has a machine-washable liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit larger than some of the other cribs that we've looked at, but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.
MFM mom home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It has a great design that is incredibly maneuverable and is super-sturdy. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access, especially for new mums recovering from c-sections.
Safety
The most important security characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be easily raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they need to feed, comfort them, or change their nappies. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. You should look for a design which lets you lower the side of the bed with a simple button press. This allows you to lift your child up without having to get out of the bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and more mobile. Beware of items that could increase the chance of injury or suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets which could cause your baby to overheat.
The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to issues with the product like gaps between a 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 considered the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example the products would need to meet the minimum 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 were not feasible or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are trapped between the bedside rail as well as an adult bed.
The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses which can be converted to other types of use, such as bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently attached or disconnected when the product's not being used as a bassinet for babies.
The CPSC is currently 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 released in November of 2021.