Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also called co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without fear of SIDS. However they are only recommended for use up to 6 months of age when your baby is required to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.
MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use in the home and a manual rocking function. It was also easy to assemble and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.
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. If you're opting for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available both large and standard both of which can be converted into a cot bed/toddler mattress. The larger one is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until the age of +/- three.
Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, liked that it was a bit bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby’s room. She says it's easy to carry her child in and out for feeding or calming and the quality is top-notch when compared to other cots she's seen that feel flimsy.
Emily, another home-based tester, is thrilled by the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi Lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to buy a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it does require an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Here's 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 should also be able of being dropped down out of the way so that you can lift your baby towards you during night feedings or to soothe. This is especially useful if you're recovering from an operation such as 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 think about is how low you want the cot's base to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants from standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher level to give them greater stability. One of our testers for mums mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It comes with an easy-to-fold side that you can push at the touch the button.
Be aware that a bedside or bassinet device should only be used in the event that your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is usually about 6 months old. This is due to the possibility of being suffocated. It is also important to be aware that when your child is old enough to turn the bedside sleeper into a cot, they must take the sides off when they are ready to do this. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs that are bedside, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the more luxurious options include features such as an integrated light, a soothing center that plays music and sounds and comes with two levels that help to soothe your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. There are also models that can be transformed into an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both), perfect when your child is ready to transition to a 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 is a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the other side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for new mothers recovering from Caesarean births, or those who need to remain in bed for extended periods. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying that it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much easier particularly after her c-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. similar web site was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a interior, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's slightly larger than some of the other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat in its bag for travel, so it is relatively compact when not in use.
MFM mom home test Leya loved the practicality of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is easy to move and super-sturdy. Its swivelling base is brilliant as it means you can move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to make access easier especially for new mothers who are recovering from their C-sections', she said.
Safety
A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important security characteristic is the fact that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort them, or change his or her nappy. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from the c-section. It is recommended to choose the design that lets you lower the side of the bed by pressing a button. This will allow you to lift your child up without getting out of bed. wooden bedside cot is essential, especially when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding anything to the cot that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, like duvets and pillows, which could cause babies to become overheated.
The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents) as well as consumer misassembly, or missing components (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).
In its NPR in its NPR, the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these products meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at least meet the maximum height requirement for the lowered side rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing number of incidents where infants are trapped between the bedside rail and an adult bed.
A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently connected or removed when the product is not being used as a baby bassinet.
The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule, which is expected to come out in November 2021.