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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 only suitable for use up to 6 months of age when your baby will be required to move into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack, a MFM home tester, was impressed by the feature that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that can be used all around the house. It also has the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together and even came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also often convert into toddler beds, whereas cot beds are generally only used until three years old. old. 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 for children who want to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.

MFM mom home test Jasmine was pleased that this bedside cot was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too big for her baby's room. She says it's easy to get her baby in and out for night feeding or calming and that the quality is great when compared to other cots she's seen that are flimsy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways - it's a lift-off bassinet that you can move around the house, and it rocks too. It also comes with an option for inclining the reflux and a machine-washable liner that breathes. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket.  related webpage  fits South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means that you don't have to purchase a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When choosing a bedside cot, look for one that can be raised to a height that is comfortable for you to feed your baby. It should also be able to be lowered to a level that is not in the way so you can lift up your child towards you to feed them at night or to soothe him. This feature is especially useful when you are recovering from a C section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to the height of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma Huddle up to 70cm.

It is also important to consider how low you would like the base of your crib to be. Some mothers find it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets if the base is at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher height to give them more stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It has an easily collapsible side that which you can use to touch a button.

Be aware that a bedside or bassinet should not be used until your baby is able to hold their head up without assistance typically approximately 6 months. This is due to the risk of being suffocated. It's also important to note that if you choose a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can convert into a cot, you will need to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this to ensure that they don't get out of bed or fall out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. The more expensive options could include features such as a built-in nightlight and a calming centre that plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. Some models can be transformed 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 Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It features a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of the bed. This is ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean or need to stay in the bed for extended durations of time. MFM mum home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made her baby much easier especially after a c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the category of Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also comes with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's a bit bigger than the other bedside cribs we tested but it folds flat into its bag for travel, so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester, also acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed to be used by parents and infants. 'It has an excellent design that is very maneuverable and is extremely durable. She also said that the swivelling bassinet base was fantastic because it let you 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

The most important safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their child when they need to feed, comfort them or change their nappy. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. Look for a design that lets you lower one side with the push of a button so you can easily lift your baby without getting out of the bed. This is particularly crucial as your baby grows older and more mobile. You'll also want to avoid adding anything to the crib that could increase the chance of suffocation, or injury, including pillows and duvets, which can cause babies to overheat.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product-related issues, such as 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 the CPSC considered the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. The CPSC found, however that these requirements were not efficient or effective in reducing amount of instances where infants are entrapped by a bedside rail and an adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into other modes, such as bassinets or 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 requirements for bassinets by using a removable attachment that can be connected permanently or removed when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on sleep at night. The Commission will take into account these comments when voting on the final rule, which is expected to be released in November 2021.