Choosing a Large Bedside Cot
Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their children at night without the danger of SIDS. They are only recommended up to 6 months old, at which point your baby will be ready to be moved to a bed.
MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model comes with a bassinet that can be lifted off to use throughout the house, as well as the ability to rock manually. It was simple to put together and it came with a travel bag.
Size
Cots are smaller than cots. They are smaller than. They also often convert into toddler beds, whereas the cot beds are typically used for up to three years. old. If you're looking for a wooden cot, there are usually two sizes available both large and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler beds. If you'd like your child (or children) to be capable of sleeping in a bigger cot, it's a good idea to choose the larger size.
MFM mum home test Jasmine loved that the bedside cot was slightly larger than the Moses basket but not too large for the space of her baby's. She says it's easy to get her baby into and out of the cot for nighttime feeding or soothing, and the quality is top-notch, compared with many she's encountered that feel cheap and flimsy.
Emily who is a home tester, is awed by the flexibility of the Maxi-Cosi lora that is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also is a rock. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. bedside crib that turns into cot was also shortlisted for the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the Best Cot or Moses Basket category. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. It does require a special bedding set (60x120cm). Find the ideal mattress for your cot here.
Height
When selecting a bedside crib, choose one that can be adjusted to the ideal height for you. It also needs to be able to be dropped down so that you can lift your baby towards you for feedings at night or for soothing. This is particularly useful if you are recovering from a C-section. The Next2me cot and the Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm and the Knuma Hutch can be adjusted to 70cm.
You should also consider the height 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 when the base is at the lowest point, while others prefer a higher elevation to give them more stability. One of our mom testers mentioned that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular choice. bedside cot wooden has a collapsible side you can press at the touch one button.
Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeper should only be used until your baby is able to hold their head up without assistance, usually at around 6 months. This is due to the danger of suffocation. Be aware that if your child is old enough to convert the bedside sleeper into a cot you will have to take the sides off as soon as they are ready to do this. This will stop them from getting out or falling out of the bed.
Design
There are a variety of styles of bedside crib that range from basic to extravagant. The more luxurious options may include features like a built-in nightlight or a soothing center that plays sounds and music and has two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable base that allows you to easily reach your child for feedings. There are also models that can be converted to an infant bed or a toddler bed (or both) ideal for when your child is ready to transition to a bigger bed.
The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air For instance was awarded Bronze at the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It is a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and move them to the other side of the crib without getting out of bed. This is ideal for new mums recovering from Caesarean sections or those who have to stay in bed for extended periods. MFM mom home tester Jasmine loved this feature, stating that it was easy to use and made her baby much easier especially after a c-section.
Chicco Next2me Magic is another option. It was awarded Gold in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards for the best Cot, Moses Basket, or Crib and has a machine-washable interior, reflux incline, and rocking feature. It's slightly larger than other cribs that we've tested but it folds flat in its travel bag so it's relatively compact when not in use.
MFM mum home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib, she explained how it was created with parents and babies in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's pivoting base was fantastic because 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.
bedside crib and travel cot is that it is able to be moved up or down so that parents can reach their baby to feed or comfort him or their nappy. This makes it perfect for new mothers recovering from an C-section. You should look for a design which allows you to lower the sides of the bed by pressing a button. This will allow you to lift your child up without having to get out of bed. This is crucial, particularly as your baby grows and becomes more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of suffocation or injury, like duvets and pillows, which can cause your baby 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) as well as enclosed openings made of fabric (11) and consumer disassembly (6 incidents).
In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For example the products would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets or at least 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 the bedside rail and an adult bed.
Many of the incidents reported in the NPR concerned multi-use bedside sleepers that can be transformed into different types of furniture, like bassinets or play yards. Several commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multi-use bedside beds to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets by using an attachment that can be connected permanently or disconnected when the item is not being used as an actual bassinet.
The CPSC is considering these and other comments received in response to its NPR on bedside sleepers. The Commission will consider these comments when deciding on the final rule, which is expected to be issued in November of 2021.