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Choosing a Large Bedside Cot

Bedside cots, also referred to as bassinets and co-sleepers, are designed to allow parents to rest close to their children at night, without the risk of SIDS. However, they are only suggested for use until 6 months of age when your baby will need to move into a cot or moses basket.

MFM home tester Mehack was impressed that this model comes with a lift-off bassinet you can use throughout the house, as well as an option to rock manually. It was also simple to put together and came in its own travel bag for easy storage.

Size

Cots and cot beds differ in terms of size in size, with cots smaller than cot beds. They can also be converted into toddler beds, whereas they are typically used until three years old. older. There are two sizes of wooden cots, large and standard that can be converted into a toddler bed or a cot. The larger one is a good idea when you want your child to sleep in it until they reach approximately three.

Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said she liked that it was slightly larger than the typical Moses basket, but not too big for her baby’s room. She says that it is easy to get the baby into and out of the cot during evening feedings or to soothe, and that its quality is better than other cots she has seen that are less sturdy.

Another home tester, Emily, likes how the Maxi-Cosi Lora can be used in a variety of ways it's a drop-off bassinet that can be moved around the house, and it rocks too. It also has an option to tilt the reflux upwards and a machine-washable liner that is breathable. It was also shortlisted in the 2021 Mother&Baby awards for the Best Cot Crib, Crib, or Moses Basket. The Lora is compatible with a South African cot mattress unlike many international or European brands. This means you don't need to buy a brand new mattress when your baby grows. However, it requires an exclusive bedding set (60x120cm). You can find the perfect mattress for your cot here.

Height

When selecting a bedside cot for twins crib make sure it can be adjusted to a comfortable height for you. It should also be able to be lowered out of the way, so that you can pull your child towards you to feed them at night or comfort him. This feature is especially helpful in the event of recovering from a C-section. The Next2me Cot and Tutti Bambini can be adjusted to an maximum height of 58cm while the Snuzpod 3 can go up to 63cm, and the Knuma Hutch up to 70cm.

Another thing to think about is how low you want the cot's base to be. Some mothers find 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 give them greater stability. The Joie Roomie Glide is a popular choice and one of our mom testers saying that it has an easy-to-use collapsible side that you can press down at the touch of a button.

Remember that a bassinet/bedside sleeping device should only be used until your baby can hold their head without assistance generally about 6 months. This is due to the risk of suffocation. It is also important to be aware that if your child is old enough to convert the newborn bedside cot sleeper into a cot, they will need to remove the sides as soon as they are ready to do so. This will prevent them from falling out or climbing out of the bed.

Design

There are a variety of bedside crib with a range of styles from simple to extravagant. The more expensive options could include features like an integrated night light, a soothing centre which plays music and sounds and has two levels of vibrating to help soothe your baby to sleep, or the swivelling base which allows you to easily reach your baby for feedings. Some models can be converted into an infant bed or cot bed (or both) when your child is ready to go to their own bed.

The Tutti Bambini CoZee Air, for example, won Bronze at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards Best Cot, Moses Basket or Crib category. It has a swivelling bottom that lets you pick up your baby and transfer them to the opposite side of the crib without having to get out of bed. This is ideal for new mums who are recovering from Caesareans or who require a the bed for extended periods of time. Jasmine, a MFM mother who tested the product at home, said that it was easy to use and made it easier to reach her baby, especially after having a c-section.

Another alternative is the Chicco Next2me Magic, which has won Gold at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards in the best bedside cots 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 for bed that we've tested, however it folds up into its bag for travel, making it relatively compact when it's not in use.

MFM mum home tester Leya also appreciated the function of this bedside crib describing how it was designed with the needs of parents and children in mind. 'It has an excellent design that is incredibly simple to operate and is extremely sturdy. She also said that the bassinet's swivelling base was a great idea because it let you move it from side to side. One of its sides could be lowered to make access easier for moms who are recovering from C-sections.

Safety

A large bedside cot's main safety feature is that it can be easily raised or lowered so parents can reach their baby to feed, comfort or change his or their diaper. This is ideal for mothers who are recovering from the C-section. Find a model that lets you lower one side with the press of a button so you can effortlessly lift your baby without having to get out of the bed. This is particularly important as your baby gets older and more mobile. Do not add anything that may increase the chance of injury or suffocation, such as pillowcases and duvets which could cause your baby to overheat.

The CPSC's NPR included 24 incidents that were attributed to product issues, such as gaps between the bedside sleeper and the adult bed (12 incidents) Fabric-side enclosed openings (11 incidents); consumer misassembly or missing components (6 incidents); and miscellaneous other product-related issues (9 incidents).

In its NPR In its NPR, the CPSC considered the possibility of adding additional requirements for bedside sleepers, such as the requirement that these beds meet the minimum side height requirement for bassinets or at a minimum, meet the maximum height requirement for the side rail. However the CPSC determined that these requirements would not be efficient or feasible to reduce the number of incidents where infants were entrapped between a bedside sleeper and an adult bed.

A majority of the incidents mentioned in the NPR focused on multi-use bedside sleepers which can be converted to other modes, such as play yards or bassinets. Many commenters suggested that CPSC include in the proposed rule an alternative provision for multiuse bedside sleepers to enable them to meet the minimum side-height requirement for bassinets using a removable attachment that can be permanently connected or disconnected when the item is not being used as a bassinet.

The CPSC is examining these comments and others received in response to the NPR regarding bedside sleeping. The Commission will take into account these comments when it votes on the final rule which is expected to be released in November 2021.