Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without fear of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby will be ready to move to a cot.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features a bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also comes with an option to rock manually. It was also easy to assemble and came in its own bag for easy storage.
Size
Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size in size, with cots smaller than beds for cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, while cot beds are generally only used until three years old. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots - big and standard - which can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. If you want your child (or children) to be able to sleep in a bigger cot, it's a great idea to choose the larger one.
Jasmine is an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was a bit bigger than the typical Moses' basket but still not too big for the room of her baby. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby in and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.
Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora which is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a new mattress every time your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here you can find the perfect mattress for your cot.
Height
When choosing a crib for your bed pick one that can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It also needs to be able to be dropped down out of the way so that you can pull your baby closer to you during night feedings or soothing. This is particularly useful when you are recovering from a C section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch to 70cm.
Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. cot bedside find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher elevation to provide them with more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option, with one of our mum testers stating that it is easy to use with a collapsible side that is easy to push down with the click of the button.
Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided typically approximately 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. Be aware that when your child is old enough to convert an existing bedside or bassinet into a cot you will need to take the sides off once they are ready to do this. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.
Design
There are a variety of cribs for bedside use, ranging from basic to lavish. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light or a center of calm which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. You may also find some models which can be made into the form of a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) which is ideal when your child is ready to transition to their own bigger bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesareans or who need to stay in bed for longer durations of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said that it was easy to operate and made it easier for her to reach her baby, especially after a c-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib and has a machine-washable lining, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than the other cribs for bed we've tested but it folds flat into its travel bag, so it's relatively compact when not in use.
Leya, MFM mum home tester also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed for parents and children. It is lightweight and easy to move. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.
Safety
A large bedside cot's main security feature is that it can be easily adjusted or moved so that parents can reach their child to feed or comfort him or his or her nappy. This makes it ideal for new mothers recovering from an c-section. You should look for an option that allows you to lower the side of the bed by pressing a button. This will allow you to lift your child up without getting out of bed. This is especially important as your baby grows older 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, such as pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.
The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues that include gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).
In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, 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. However, the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.
A majority of the incidents reported in the NPR involved multiuse bedside sleepers that could be converted into different modes like bassinets and play yards. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule a different provision for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as the bassinet.
bedside cot crib is examining the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.