20 Misconceptions About Large Bedside Cot: Busted

Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to let parents sleep close to their babies at night, without the risk of SIDS. They are recommended for up to 6 months, after which your baby is ready to move to a crib.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model has an adjustable bassinet that you can use throughout the house, as well as an option to rock manually. It was simple to put together and it came with a travel bag.

Size

Cots and cot beds vary in size, with cots being smaller than beds for cots. They also often convert into toddler beds, while the cot beds are typically used 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 will convert into a cot bed/toddler beds. Choosing the larger of the two is a good choice when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach at least three years old.

Jasmine is an MFM mum who tested the product at home, liked the fact that it was a little bigger than a Moses basket, but not too large for the room of her baby. She claims that it is easy to lift the baby into and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing, and that its quality is far superior to other cots she has seen that are flimsy.

Emily, another home tester, loves the versatility of the Maxi-Cosi lora - it is a lift-off, mobile bassinet. It also rocks. It also comes with an incline for reflux and a machine washable liner that is breathable. It 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 some international or European brands. This means that you don't need to buy an entirely new mattress each time your baby grows.  bedside co sleeper cot  does require a special 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 a comfortable height for you. It also needs to be able of being dropped to the ground so that you can pull your baby closer to you for night feeds or soothing. This is particularly useful in the event of recovering from a C-section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.

It is also important to consider the level you would like the bottom of your crib to be. While some mums find it easier to lift their children out of standard Moses baskets when they are at the lowest level, some mothers prefer having a higher base that gives them more stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a well-liked option, with one of our mom testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that you can press down at the touch of the button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device is only suitable when your baby is able to hold his head up with no assistance, which is typically around 6 months. This is due to the possibility of inhaling suffocation. Be aware that when 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 prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.

Design

There are many different styles of bedside crib that range from basic to luxurious. The more expensive options could include features such as a built-in nightlight, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and offers two levels of vibrations to help soothe your baby back to sleep, or an adjustable base that makes it easier to reach your baby for feedings. Some models can be transformed into a toddler bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air that won Bronze in the 2021 Mother and Baby Awards for the Best Crib, Cot or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that allows you to pick up your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without having to get out of bed. This makes it ideal for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or who require a the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mom who tried this product at home, said 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 alternative. 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 bigger than other cribs for bed that we tested, but it folds into its travel bag, making it compact when not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya also liked the functionality of this bedside crib, explaining how it was designed with babies and parents in mind.  twin bedside cot  is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. She said that the swivelling bassinet base was a great idea because it allowed you to 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

A bedside cot that is large and spacious's most important security feature is that it is able to be raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or her diaper. This makes it ideal for mothers who still recovering from a C section. You should choose the design that allows you to lower the bed's side with a single button press. This will allow you to lift your child without having to get out of bed. This is especially important as your baby gets older and becomes more mobile. You should also be careful not to add anything to the crib that increases the chance of suffocation, or injury, such as pillows and duvets, which could cause babies to become overheated.

The NPR of the CPSC NPR includes 24 incidents that are attributed to product issues, such as gaps between a 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 looked into the possibility of adding more requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance, these products would have to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at least the maximum height requirements for the rail that is lowered. However, the CPSC concluded that such requirements are not practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents in which infants were trapped between the bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

The majority of the reported incidents in the NPR included multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to different modes like play yards and bassinets. A number of commenters suggested that the CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative option for multiuse bedside sleepers to allow them to meet the minimum side-height requirement of bassinets by using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product is not being used as the bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR on bedside sleeping. The Commission will consider these comments when voting on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.