The Three Greatest Moments In Large Bedside Cot History

Choosing  large bedside crib , also referred to as bassinets or co-sleepers 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, when your baby is old enough to transition to a crib.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, loved the fact that this model features an adjustable bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was also easy to put together and came in its own bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. Cots can also be converted into toddler beds. However, cots are usually only used for children up to the age of three. If you're looking for a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler bed. The larger one is a good idea if you want your child to sleep in it until they are approximately three.

Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried the product at home, liked the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses' basket but still not too large for her baby’s room. Jasmine says it's easy to get the baby in and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that the quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are cheap and flimsy.

Emily is another home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, portable bassinet. It also is a rock. It also has a reflux incline and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. Unlike some International or European cot brands, the Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase another mattress as your baby grows. However, it requires an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). Here is the perfect mattress for your cot.

Height

When selecting a bedside crib pick one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It must also be lowered to a level that is not in the way so that you can pull your baby towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This is especially useful if you're 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.

You should also consider the level you would like the base of your crib to be. While some moms find it easier to get their babies out of the standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest height, other mums prefer a higher base to give them 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 part that you can press down at the touch of one button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head without assistance typically about 6 months. This is because of the possibility of being suffocated. It's also important to know that if you select a bedside sleeper or bassinet that you can be converted into a cot it is necessary to start removing the sides when your child is able to do this, so that they don't climb out or fall out of bed.

Design

There are many different styles of bedside cribs, from simple to luxurious. Some of the most expensive options come with features like a built-in light or a center of calm which plays music and sounds and has two levels to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable footrest that allows 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) ideal for when your child is ready to move to a bigger 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 transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of the bed. This makes it ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesarean or require a bed for longer durations of time. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, saying it was easy to use and made reaching her baby much more manageable - especially after her c-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which was awarded Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the category of the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket. It also is equipped with a machine-washable liner, reflux incline and rocking feature. It's a bit larger than the other bedside cribs we tried, but it folds flat into its travel bag so it is relatively compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester also appreciated the bedside crib's function. She claimed that it was designed for parents and babies. It is lightweight and easy to move. She said that the bassinet's pivoting base was a great idea because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The most important safety aspect of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily raised or lowered to enable parents to reach their baby when they need to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappy. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from a c-section. You should look for the design that lets you lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. This allows you to raise your child without getting out of bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of injury or suffocation such as pillowcases and duvets which could cause your baby to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product 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 misassembly (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC examined the possibility of adding additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However, the CPSC found that these requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed.

The majority of the incidents covered in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC add an alternative option to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers with multiple uses that would allow them to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets using a removable attachment. Attachments can be permanently fixed or removed when the item is not being used as a bassinet for babies.

The CPSC is currently examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.