Choosing a Large bedside crib and cot Cot

bedside cots (Zenwriting official website) (also known as co-sleepers and bassinets) are designed to allow parents to sleep close to their baby at night without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, after which your baby is ready to transition to a crib.

Mehack is an MFM home tester, was awed by the feature that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that can be used around the house. It also features a manual rocking feature. It was also simple to assemble and came in its own travel cot bedside crib bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They are less than. They also often convert into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used up to three years older. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes to choose from that are large and standard both of which convert into a cot bed/toddler mattress. If you want your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a larger cot, it's an excellent idea to pick the larger size.

MFM mom home test Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket, but not too large for the space of her baby's. It's easy to lift 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-based tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi is a versatile product It's a bassinet that lifts off that you can move around the home, and it's rocking too. It also has an incline for 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. In contrast to International or European cot brands The Lora can be fitted with South African cot mattresses so you don't need to purchase another mattress as your baby grows. However, it will require a specific bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the right mattress for your cot here.

Height

When you are choosing a cot for your bed, look for one that can be raised up to a height that's comfortable for feeding your babies. It must also be able of being dropped down out of the way so that you can pull your baby up towards you for night feeds or soothing. This feature is especially useful if 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.

You should also consider the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their children from standard Moses baskets if the base is situated at the lowest level, while some prefer a higher elevation to provide them with 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 a button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeper is only suitable until your baby is able to hold their head up unaided typically approximately 6 months. This is because of the possibility of suffocation. Be aware that when your child is old enough to turn a bassinet/bedside sleeping system into a cot you must take the sides off when they are able to do so. This will stop them from climbing out or falling out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of cribs for bedside use, ranging from simple to luxurious. Some of the more luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light and a soothing center that plays music and sound and has two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep, or a swivelling footrest that makes it easier for you to reach your child in order to feed them. You may also find some models which can be made into a cot bed or toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to move to their own bigger 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 lets you take your baby to the crib and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesareans or who have to stay in bed for long periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mum who tested this product at home, said that it was easy to operate and made it easier to reach her baby - especially after the C-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline, and rocking function. It's slightly larger than some of the other cribs that we've tested but it folds flat into its bag for travel cot bedside crib, so it's quite compact when not in use.

Leya, MFM mum home tester Also, she acknowledged the crib's usefulness. She said it was designed for both parents and infants. It is a fantastic design that is extremely maneuverable and is extremely durable. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was brilliant since it allowed you to move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lower to facilitate access for mothers who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

The most important safety characteristic of a bedside cot is that it can be 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 the C-section. You should look for the design that allows you to lower the sides of the bed with a simple button press. This allows you to lift your child up without getting out of the bed. This is important, especially as your child grows and becomes more mobile. Avoid adding anything that could 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) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer assembly errors (6 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC considered the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For example the products would need to meet the minimum height requirements for bassinets, or at the very least, the maximum height requirements for the lowered rail. The CPSC decided, however, that these requirements weren't practical or effective in reducing the amount of instances where infants are entrapped by the bedside rail and an adult bed.

Many of the incidents reported in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted into other types of equipment, like play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC add a second provision to the proposed rule for bedside sleepers that are multi-use which would permit them to meet 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 examining these and other comments that were received in response to its NPR on sleepers who are bedside. The Commission will take into consideration these comments when it decides on the final rule, which is expected to be published in November of 2021.