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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

small bedside cot cots (also known as co-sleepers or bassinets) are designed to let parents rest with their baby at night without risk of SIDS. However, they are only suggested for use until 6 months when your baby will be required to move into a cot or moses basket.

Mehack Mehack, an MFM home tester, loved the feature that this model comes with an adjustable bassinet that can be used throughout the home. It also comes with a manual rocking feature. It was also easy to put together and came in its own travel bag for convenient storage.

Size

Cots are smaller than cots. They also can be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used until three years old. older. If you're considering a wooden cot, you'll find two sizes available that are large and standard both of which convert into a cot/toddler bed. Selecting the larger one is a good idea when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach at least three years old.

MFM mom home tester Jasmine liked that this bedside cot was slightly bigger than the Moses basket but not too large for her baby's room. She says that it is easy to lift the baby in and out of the cot for night feedings or soothing and that it's quality is superior to others she has seen that are flimsy.

Another home-based tester, Emily, likes how versatile the Maxi-Cosi Lora is it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the home, and it's rocking too. It also comes with an incline of reflux as well as a machine washable liner that is breathable. And it was shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the best Cot Crib, Crib or Moses Basket. Unlike some International or European cot brands The Lora can fit South African cot mattresses so you don't have to buy another mattress as your baby grows. It requires a specific bedding set (60x120cm). Here's the ideal mattress for your cot.

Height

When you are choosing a crib that is bedside make sure it can be adjusted to a suitable height for you. It also needs to be able of being dropped down out of the way so that you can pull your baby closer to you for night feeds or to soothe. This is particularly useful in the event of recovering from a C section. For example, the Next2me and Tutti Bambini cots can be adjusted up to an elevation of 58cm. the Snuzpod 3 goes up to 63cm and the Knuma huddle up to 70cm.

Another thing to consider is the height you would like to set for the base of your cot to be. Some mums find that it is easier to lift their infants from their standard Moses baskets when the base is at the lowest point, while some prefer a higher height to provide them with more stability. One of our mom testers said that the Joie Roomie Glide was a popular option. It is a collapsible side which you can use to push of the button.

Be aware that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should not be used until your baby can hold their head up without assistance, usually at approximately 6 months. This is because of the possibility of inhaling suffocation. Be aware that if your child is old enough to turn an existing twin bedside cot or bassinet into a cot, you must remove the sides as soon as they are able to do so. This will prevent them from climbing out or falling out of bed.

Design

There are a variety of cribs for beds that range from basic to lavish. Some of the most luxurious options include features such as an inbuilt light, a soothing center which plays music and sounds and comes with two levels to help ease your baby back to sleep, or the swivelling footrest, which allows you to reach your child to feed them. Some models can be converted into a toddler bed or cot (or both) when your child is ready for their own bed.

For instance the Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, which won Bronze in the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket category, has a swivelling base that lets you pick up your baby and move them from one side of the crib to the other without needing to get out of bed. This is perfect for mothers who are recovering from Caesarean births or those who have to stay in bed for extended periods. MFM mum home tester Jasmine was awed by this feature, saying it was simple to use and made her baby much easier particularly after her c-section.

Another option is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Award in the Best Cot, Crib or Moses Basket and is equipped with an easy-to-clean liner, reflux incline and rocking function. It's bigger than the other cribs we tested, but it folds up into its travel bag, making it compact when not in use.

MFM mum home test Leya also liked the functionality of this twin bedside cot crib, describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. It is very easy to move and extremely sturdy. The swivelling base of the bassinet is amazing because it allows you to move the bassinet from side to side and one of its sides can be opened down to facilitate access especially for new mothers who are recovering from C-sections', she said.

Safety

The main safety feature of a large bedside cot is that it can be easily adjusted or moved to allow parents to reach their baby when they require to feed them, comfort them, or change their nappies. This is why it's perfect for mothers who are still recovering from a C section. Find a model that allows you to lower one side with the press of a button so you can easily lift your baby up without getting out of bed. This is crucial, particularly as your child grows and becomes more mobile. It is also important to not add anything to the crib that increases the risk of suffocation or injury, such as pillows and duvets. These could cause babies to become overheated.

The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to problems with the product like gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) and enclosed openings with fabric sides (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing parts (6 incidents) and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR the CPSC looked into the possibility of introducing additional requirements to bedside sleepers. For instance they would need to meet the minimum side height requirements for bassinets, or at a minimum, the maximum height requirements for the rails that are lowered. However, the CPSC concluded that such requirements would not be practical or effective in reducing the number of incidents where infants were trapped between the bedside cot bed sleeper and the 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. Many commenters suggested that the CPSC include a different clause to the proposed rule for Bedside co sleeper cot sleepers that are multi-use that would allow them to meet minimum side height requirements for bassinets using an attachment that is removable. This attachment can be permanently connected or disconnected when the product's not being used as a baby bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these and other comments received in response to its NPR regarding bedside sleepers. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule that is expected to come out in November 2021.