Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents snuggle with their infant at night without the risk of SIDS. However they are not suitable for use up to 6 months, when your baby is required to move into a cot, or a moses basket.
Mehack is an MFM home tester, was impressed by the fact that this model has a bassinet that can be used throughout the house. It also features the ability to rock manually. It was easy to assemble and came with its own travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. Cots can also be transformed into toddler beds. However they are typically intended for children who are the age of three. There are two sizes of wooden cots - large and standard, which can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. Choosing the larger one is a good idea when you want your child to sleep in it until they are approximately three.
MFM mother home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket but not too big for her baby's room. She claims that it is easy to get the baby in and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe and that it's quality is better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.
Another home test subject, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product it's a drop-off bassinet that you can move around the home, and it's a blast too. It also has an incline for reflux and a machine washable breathable liner. It was also nominated for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora fits South African cot mattress unlike other international or European brands. This means you don't have to purchase a new mattress every time your baby grows. It will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.
Height
When you are choosing a crib that is bedside, choose one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It also needs to be able to be lowered down so that you can pull your baby up towards you for night feeds or soothing. This is particularly useful when you are recovering from a C section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to a height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.
Another thing to consider is how low you want the cot's base to be. While some moms find it easier to lift their babies out of the standard Moses baskets at the lowest height, others prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. One of our testers for mums mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. It has an easily collapsible side that you can push at the touch a button.
Keep in mind that a bassinet or bedside sleeping device should only be used when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is usually at around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of suffocation. It's also important to note that if you opt for a bassinet/bedside sleeper that can be converted into a crib it is necessary to begin removing the sides once your child is ready for this to ensure they don't climb out or fall out of bed.
Design
There are many styles of bedside cribs, from simple to luxurious. The more expensive options could include features such as an integrated night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibration to help soothe your baby to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to reach your baby for feedings. bedside cot crib can be converted 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, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards in the Best Cot Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that allows you to take your baby to the crib and transfer them to the other side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who have to stay in bed for extended periods. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said that it was simple to use and made it easier for her to reach her baby, especially after having a C-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It won Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards as the Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib. It is machine washable and comes with a liner, reflux incline, and a rocking feature. It's larger than other cribs for bed that we've tested, but it folds down into its travel bag to make it relatively compact when it's not in use.
MFM mum home test Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib explaining how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It has a great design that is very simple to operate and is super-sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it lets you move the bassinet from side to side, and one of its sides can be opened down to ease access 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 safety feature is that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or their nappies. This means that it's ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C-section. You should look for an option that lets you lower the side of the bed with a single button press. This will allow you to raise your child without getting out of the bed. This is essential, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. You'll also want to be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, including duvets and pillows, which can cause babies to overheat.
The CPSC's NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues like gaps between the bedside sleeper (adult bed) and the bedside sleeper (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11) and consumer disassembly (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 side height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC determined, however, that these requirements weren't feasible or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are trapped between a bedside rail and an adult bed.
A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into other types of equipment, like 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 requirement for bassinets through the use of a removable attachment that can be connected permanently or removed when the product is not being used as a bassinet.
The CPSC is currently reviewing these comments as well as other submissions received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.