15 Undeniable Reasons To Love Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents sleep close to their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will need to be moved into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model has an adjustable bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also comes with a manual rocking feature. It was also simple to put together and came with its own bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used up to three years older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available - standard and large - both of which will convert into a cot bed/toddler beds. Selecting the larger one is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.

Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested the product at home, liked the fact that it was a little bigger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too large for her baby’s room. It's easy to get her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or calming and the quality is top-notch in comparison to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.

Emily is another home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands.  bedside baby bed  means you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. However, it will require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed choose one that can be raised up to a level that is comfortable for feeding your babies. It should also be able to be lower to a level that is not in the way so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is especially useful in the event of recovering from a C Section. For example, 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.

Another thing to consider is how low you want the base of your cot. While some mums find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets at the smallest level, some mothers prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular option with one of our mum testers saying that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that you can push down with the click of one button.

Keep in mind that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby can hold their head without assistance, usually at approximately 6 months. This is because of the risk of inhaling suffocation. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to be able to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you must remove the sides when they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from getting out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are many styles of bedside cribs, from basic to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features like a built-in nightlight and a calming centre that plays sounds and music and comes with two levels of vibration to help soothe baby back to sleep, or a swivelling base that allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. There are also models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.

For instance, the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air which was awarded Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has an adjustable base that lets you take your baby and transfer them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get up. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from Caesarean births, or those who need to remain in bed for extended periods. Jasmine is an MFM mother who tested the product at home, said it was easy to operate and made it easier for her to reach her baby - especially after the c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's slightly larger than other cribs for bed we've tried, but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it's relatively compact when not in use.

baby bedside sleeper , MFM mum home tester, also praised the bedside crib's functionality. She claimed that it was designed for parents and children. 'It has an excellent design that is extremely simple to operate and is extremely durable. Its swivelling base is brilliant as it means you can move the bassinet from side to side and one of its sides can be let down to ease access especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.

Safety

The most important security aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, soothe them, or change their nappies. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from a C-section. Look for a design that allows you to lower one side at the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby up without needing to get out of bed. This is important, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the risk of injury or suffocation, such as duvets and pillowcases that can cause your baby to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems, such as 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 looked into the possibility of additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these beds satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at the very least, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are entrapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR included multi-use bedside beds that can be transformed into other modes, such as bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested the CPSC add an alternative clause to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently fixed or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is considering these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.