What You Should Be Focusing On Enhancing Large Bedside Cot

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred as co-sleepers and bassinets, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their children at night without the danger of SIDS. They are only recommended for up to 6 months old, at which point your baby is ready to transition to an actual bed.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, was awed by the fact that this model has an integrated bassinet that can be used around the house. It also features a manual rocking feature. It was also simple to put together and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However cots are generally used for children up to the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard, which can be transformed into a toddler bed or a cot. Selecting the larger one is a good choice for children who want to sleep in it until they are at least three years old.

MFM mum home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside crib with wheels 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 evening feedings or to soothe and that the quality is superior to others she has seen that are less sturdy.

Emily, another home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also rocks. It also has an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. The Lora is a perfect fit for a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means you do not need to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib, choose one that can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It should also be able to be dropped to the ground so that you can lift your baby closer to you for feedings at night or to soothe. This is particularly useful if you are recovering from a C Section. The Next2me cot and the 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.

Another thing to think about is how low you want the base of your cot to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest point, while some prefer a higher level to give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option, with one of our mom testers stating that it has an easy-to-use collapsible part that you can press down at the touch of one button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used in the event that your baby can hold his head up without assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of inhaling suffocation. It is also important to remember that if you choose a bedside or bassinet which can be converted into a crib it is necessary to begin removing the sides once your child is able to do this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or get out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for beds, ranging from simple to extravagant. Some of the more extravagant options include features such as an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sound and comes with two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that allows you to reach your child to feed them. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air for instance, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean or require a the bed for extended durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying it was easy to use and made her baby much easier especially after a c-section.

Chicco Next2me Magic is another alternative. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards to be the best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a lining, reflux incline, and rocking Bedside crib feature. It's a bit bigger than the other twin bedside cot cribs we tested but it folds flat into its travel bag so it's relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed to be used by parents and children. It is a fantastic design that is incredibly easy to manoeuvre and it is extremely sturdy. She said that the bassinet's swivelling base was fantastic because it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to facilitate access, especially for new mums recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The main safety characteristic of a small bedside cot cot is that it can be easily adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their child when they need to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This makes it perfect for new mothers recovering from an C-section. You should choose an option that allows you to lower the sides of the bed with a simple button press. This will allow you to easily lift your child without getting out of the bed. This is especially crucial as your baby grows older and becomes more mobile. You should also not add anything to the cot that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR released by the CPSC NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product problems, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents) and consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not practical or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are trapped between the bedside rail and an adult bed.

Many of the reported incidents in the NPR included bedside sleepers with multiple uses that could be converted into different modes like bassinets and play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different provision to the proposed rule for multi-use bedside sleepers which would permit them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment. The attachment can be permanently connected or removed when the item is not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is currently reviewing the comments and other suggestions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will be examining these comments when deciding on the final rule which is expected to be released in the month of November 2021.