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 the risk of SIDS. However they are not recommended for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will be required to be moved into a cot, or a moses basket.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model features an integrated bassinet that can be used around the house. It also features an option to rock manually. It was easy to assemble and even came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. 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 - big and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or cot. If you wish for your child (or children) to be comfortable sleeping in a larger cot, it's a good idea to pick the larger size.
Jasmine, an MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked that it was slightly larger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for her baby’s room. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot during night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is superior to others she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.
Another home-based test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It's a bassinet that lifts off that you can move around the house, and it rocks too. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase a new mattress as your baby grows. However, it will require a special bespoke bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the ideal mattress for your cot.
travel bedside crib
When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able to be lowered down so that you can pull your baby closer to you during night feedings or to soothe. This is especially useful in the event of recovering from an operation such as a C-section. The Next2me cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm, while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.
Another thing to consider is how low you want the base of your cot to be. While some mothers find it easier to get their babies out of traditional Moses baskets at the smallest level, some mothers prefer a higher base to give them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice, with one of our mom testers stating that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that is easy to push down with the click of the button.
Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically at around 6 months. This is because of the risk of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you select a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a crib and vice versa, you must remove the sides as soon as your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or fall out of the bed.
Design
There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use that range from basic to lavish. The more luxurious options may include features such as a built-in nightlight or a soothing center which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby to sleep, or a swivelling base that makes it easier to reach your child for feedings. Some models can be transformed into an infant bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This makes it perfect for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require a bed for longer periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after having a C-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. foldable bedside crib is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's slightly larger 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 acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and children. 'It has an excellent design that is extremely easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was a great idea 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 main safety 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, comfort them or change their nappy. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from an C-section. It is recommended to choose a design which allows you to lower the sides of the bed with a simple button press. This allows you to raise your child without getting out of the bed. This is crucial, particularly when your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of suffocation or injury, such as pillowcases and duvets, which can cause your baby to become overheated.
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), fabric-sided enclosed openings (11) and consumer misassembly (6 incidents).
In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of additional requirements for bedside sleepers, like the requirement that these beds meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets, or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However, the CPSC found that these requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were entrapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.
Many of the incidents reported in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into different types of furniture, like play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using an attachment that is removable. The attachment can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet.
The CPSC is reviewing these comments and others 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 published in November 2021.