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This Most Common Large Bedside Cot Debate Could Be As Black And White As You Think
Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without risk of SIDS. However, they are only recommended for use up to 6 months when your baby will be required to move into a cot, or a moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack loved that this model has a lift-off bassinet you can use around the house and the ability to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came with its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size, with cots being smaller than cot beds. They also often convert into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used for up to three years. older. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are typically two sizes available that are large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot/toddler beds. The larger of the two is a good idea when you want your child to sleep in it until they are +/- three.

MFM mom home test Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for feeding or soothing and the quality is top-notch when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy.

Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. Contrary to some International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy another mattress as your baby grows. Cots 4 Tots requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed choose one that can be raised to a level that is comfortable for you to feed your baby. It should also be able to be dropped down to allow you to lift your baby towards you during night feedings or for soothing. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as a C-section. For instance, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm, and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

You should also think about the level you would like the base of your crib to be. While some mothers find it easier to lift their children out of the standard Moses baskets at the smallest height, others prefer an elevated base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mum test subjects saying that it comes with a simple collapsible side that you can use at the push of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head up without assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is due to the danger of being suffocated. It is also important to remember that if you opt for a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a cot and vice versa, you must start removing the sides when your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of bedside cribs, from basic to lavish. Some of the more luxurious options include features like an integrated light, a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep or the swivelling footrest, which allows you to reach your child to feed them. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require bed for longer durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much easier especially after a c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and includes an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's a bit larger than other bedside cribs we looked at, but it folds flat in its travel bag so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and infants. 'It has an excellent design that is extremely simple to operate and is extremely sturdy. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was a great idea because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from c-sections.

Safety

A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important safety characteristic is the fact that it is able to be moved up or down so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or her diaper. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from an c-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button so you can effortlessly lift your baby without having to get out of bed. This is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to be careful not to add anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues, such as gaps between a bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC examined 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 rail that is lowered. However the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were trapped 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 play yards and bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be removed. Attachments can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will take into account these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.