20 Truths About Large Bedside Cot: Busted

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 fear of SIDS.  cots4tots  are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to move to the cot.

MFM home tester Mehack loved the fact that this model comes with a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as a manual rocking function. It was easy to set up and came with its own travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. 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. The larger one is a good option when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.

MFM mother home tester Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says 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 superior to others she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product - it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also comes with a reflux incline and a machine washable breathable liner. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike some international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed be sure to choose one that can be elevated to a height that is comfortable for you to feed your babies. It also needs to be able to be lowered to the ground to allow you to lift your baby up towards you during night feedings or for soothing. This is particularly useful when you are 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 up to 70cm.

You should also consider the height you'd like the base of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their babies from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. One of our testers for mums said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has a collapsible side you can push at the touch the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable in the event that your baby can hold his head without assistance, which is usually about 6 months old. This is due to the risk of being suffocated. You should also be aware that if your child is old enough to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot, they will have to remove the sides once they are able to do so. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the more luxurious options include features like a built-in light or a center of calm that plays music and sound and has two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep. Another option is a swivelling footrest that allows you to reach your child in order to feed them. Some models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own 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 has a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This makes it ideal for new mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who require the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested this product at home, said it was simple to use and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after having a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's a bit bigger than the other cribs that we've tried, but it folds flat in its travel bag so it's relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she praised the bedside crib's functionality. She said it was designed for both parents and babies. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The most important security aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily moved up or down to allow parents to reach their child when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappy. This means that it's ideal for mothers who are still be recovering from a C-section. You should choose an option that lets you lower the bed's side with a simple button press. This will allow you to easily lift your child up without having to get out of bed. This is especially important as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, like pillows and duvets, which could cause babies to become overheated.

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

In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of additional requirements for sleepers in bed, such as the requirement that these products satisfy the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However, the CPSC found that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that can be converted to different modes like bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside sleepers that would allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets using an attachment that is removable and can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be published in November of 2021.